Interesting statistical breakdown of the double play and a look at the players who hit into them the least and the most often. You will find a couple interesting Sox names on the list. One of them is confirmation of what many of us already knew and one of them goes against the popular opinion. I won't spoil the fun though, you'll have to read the article.

 

http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/...-batter-can-do/

I'm sure most knew that Konerkos ass would be on that list, but in the history "killer"? Makes sense.

I'm sure most knew that Konerkos ass would be on that list, but in the history "killer"? Makes sense.

 

Interesting read, thanks for posting it. I have comments but I won't "ruin" the WSox surprises until more have read.

to be fair, Julio Franco had 40 years to compile these numbers

I'm surprised one name's on the DP's avoided list, but more surprised at the name on the all-time list...I mean, I know he does it alot. But not enough to be on an all-time list.

I'm surprised one name's on the DP's avoided list, but more surprised at the name on the all-time list...I mean, I know he does it alot. But not enough to be on an all-time list.

Good to know when Thome is out of the lineup and you need a pinch hitter with men on base.

I'm surprised one name's on the DP's avoided list, but more surprised at the name on the all-time list...I mean, I know he does it alot. But not enough to be on an all-time list.

 

Yeah, both of those surprised me. Again, we all know he has a lot of GIDP's but like fifth worst all time. Damn!

There is a reason why I have been calling him Paulie The Rally Killer the last 3 years

Initially I thought this was for the best and worse at turning double plays.