jasonxctf Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Hawk's career statistics??? http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/harreke01.shtml For the way he talks on the air, I would have thought he would have better numbers than these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 QUOTE(jasonxctf @ Sep 23, 2005 -> 11:44 AM) Hawk's career statistics??? http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/harreke01.shtml For the way he talks on the air, I would have thought he would have better numbers than these. Hawk can be self-deprecating about his career. DJ on the other hand you would think hit between 300-400 homers with close to a .300 average, while playing gold glove caliber defense when he is discussing his playing days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 When has Hawk ever acted like he was a great player? He's always slamming himself on the air saying how he could never do this or that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Sep 23, 2005 -> 12:48 PM) When has Hawk ever acted like he was a great player? He's always slamming himself on the air saying how he could never do this or that. exactly, I dont know what the f*** that guy is talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 QUOTE(jasonxctf @ Sep 23, 2005 -> 10:44 AM) For the way he talks on the air, I would have thought he would have better numbers than these. Bob Uecker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy! Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 You’re Both Right! Sure, most folks know Hawk was a career .239 hitter. But that doesn’t seem to prevent him from having an outsize ego which allows no point of view in the broadcast booth other than his own, all the while maintaining that “aw shucks” personality. Guess I’m a little down on the Hawkaroo right now. I’m remembering how I felt last year at this time while he was waxing rhapsodically about ALL THOSE HOME RUNS the boys were slugging as we waved good bye to lst place. This week, we’ve had to listen to him insult our intelligence by proclaiming repeatedly that IT’S NOT A COLLAPSE. Whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 QUOTE(Mercy! @ Sep 23, 2005 -> 01:11 PM) You’re Both Right! Sure, most folks know Hawk was a career .239 hitter. But that doesn’t seem to prevent him from having an outsize ego which allows no point of view in the broadcast booth other than his own, all the while maintaining that “aw shucks” personality. A lot of best managers and general managers of all times were not great ball players. For example... Billly Beane Tony Larussa I don't think either of those guys lack any ego, but still are great at what they do, despite how bad their playing careers were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Well, those mediocre stats would explain why he's so easily impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Sep 23, 2005 -> 01:20 PM) A lot of best managers and general managers of all times were not great ball players. For example... Billly Beane And he was supposed to be a complete 5 tool player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy! Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 A lot of best managers and general managers of all times were not great ball players. For example... Billly Beane Tony Larussa I don't think either of those guys lack any ego, but still are great at what they do, despite how bad their playing careers were. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree with you, but my COMPLETE thought was: "But that doesn’t seem to prevent him from having an outsize ego which allows no point of view in the broadcast booth other than his own, all the while maintaining that “aw shucks” personality" That aspect of his broadcast performance is what has been killing it for me this year. As my name should indicate, I used to be a big Ken Harrelson fan. I guess I’ve just fallen out of love with Hawk this year. Strange as it may seem to others who’ve followed his career in the broadcast booth, I honestly had never noticed how much he insists on total agreement from his color partner with darn near EVERYTHING he says. He actually bullies, and harps on something, and interrupts DJ until he gets him to parrot his response or shut up. Was Hawk always this way? Was I always this blind? And, yes, I'm tired of "STRETCH!", too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Wasn't Leyland a career minor leaguer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 DJ doesn't really flatter himself on the air either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Hawk had that one good year on Boston in 68' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 QUOTE(jasonxctf @ Sep 23, 2005 -> 12:44 PM) Hawk's career statistics??? http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/harreke01.shtml For the way he talks on the air, I would have thought he would have better numbers than these. Actually, some of his stats are pretty damn good. How many on here would not mind a 35 hr 109 rbi guy in this lineup. Granted, that was one year. Most who ever played baseball never achieve what hawk did playing. He was also 3rd for MVP in 1968. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Averaging 24 HR per 162 games isnt really bad in terms of power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ14 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 QUOTE(jasonxctf @ Sep 23, 2005 -> 11:44 AM) Hawk's career statistics??? http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/harreke01.shtml For the way he talks on the air, I would have thought he would have better numbers than these. Yah and he was a dead pull hitter, rarely went the other way and struck out alot, so its kinda of funny to listen to him talk about going to right field and players not swinging for the fences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Sox Fan Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 As someone alive when he played, I remember him as a good power hitter whose career was cut short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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