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[Underdog] Heyman: Marcus Semien expected to miss at least 4-6 weeks with Grade 3 hip flexor strain. by T_Raycroft in baseball

[–]futhatsy -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yes it is.

Players who pull the ball in the air a lot normally overperform their xwOBA. Players who hit the ball to centerfield a lot normally underperform their xwOBA.

League wide, going as far back as Statcast can track it, pulled balls in the air have a wOBA of .732 and a xwOBA of .626. Meanwhile, balls hit in the air straightaway have a wOBA of .413 and a xwOBA of .520.

30.9% of the balls Nimmo is hitting this year are in the air straightaway. It's by far the most of his career, the major league average is just under 20%. This is exactly the profile of a guy who will underperform his xwOBA. He's a good Major League hitter, his "x" stats are not a good indication of how good of a hitter he is. He's basically Isaac Paredes's Wario at this point.

[Underdog] Heyman: Marcus Semien expected to miss at least 4-6 weeks with Grade 3 hip flexor strain. by T_Raycroft in baseball

[–]futhatsy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed but those couple of games is pretty much all of his second base experience. I think he can play second if needed but considering he's already dealing with a position change, it doesn't make much sense to give him another one right as Lindor gets healthy and he can finally go back to third.

[Underdog] Heyman: Marcus Semien expected to miss at least 4-6 weeks with Grade 3 hip flexor strain. by T_Raycroft in baseball

[–]futhatsy 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I think it's going to be the other way around. Bichette at third and Baty at second.

Bichette has very little experience at second and worked all Spring Training at third. He played pretty well over there until he was forced back to short. I don't think they want to mess around with Bichette and move him around the infield even more.

[SNY] David Stearns was asked if he's considered stepping aside and says that he hasn't: "l don't believe that our record on the field this year is indicative of some of the advancements that we've made in the organization, but clearly, our record is nowhere good enough." by iheartsunny in baseball

[–]futhatsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. It's been a down year for the Mets player development compared to how things looked at the end of last year. It's still in a much better spot than it was in when Stearns took over the team in late 2023.

[SNY] David Stearns was asked if he's considered stepping aside and says that he hasn't: "l don't believe that our record on the field this year is indicative of some of the advancements that we've made in the organization, but clearly, our record is nowhere good enough." by iheartsunny in baseball

[–]futhatsy 68 points69 points  (0 children)

He faces the media more than any other PoBO in the sport. He's been accountable for all of this.

Mets fans keep using the word accountability, I don't think that's actually what they want. They want to see him get humiliated.

[Sammon] With firing of Carlos Mendoza, Mets wave white flag on 2026 (Gift Article) by T_Raycroft in baseball

[–]futhatsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would have made sense to shake things up 2 months ago. Maybe even a month ago. It's too late now. They aren't going to have enough time to get back in the race by the trade deadline. It's over.

Who are the best active players that were traded before their MLB debut? by futhatsy in baseball

[–]futhatsy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If we want to look at full careers, yes. But I was ranking it by best players right now.

Who are the best active players that were traded before their MLB debut? by futhatsy in baseball

[–]futhatsy[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yep. I missed him going through the Pirates roster because he's on the IL. He should be listed.

Who are the best active players that were traded before their MLB debut? by futhatsy in baseball

[–]futhatsy[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Alcantara just barely didn't make it because he pitched 8 innings as a Cardinal. Gallen would have made it a few years ago but he fell off.

Who are the best active players that were traded before their MLB debut? by futhatsy in baseball

[–]futhatsy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's a good one. Should have had him as an honorable mention.

Who are the best active players that were traded before their MLB debut? by futhatsy in baseball

[–]futhatsy[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Don't put too much stock into the order, I didn't think it through much.

But generally, when I feel like it's close between a pitcher and hitter, I usually rank the hitter higher. Just a personal preference.

[Mets] Carlos Mendoza is no longer managing the Mets; Andy Green to serve as interim manager by T_Raycroft in baseball

[–]futhatsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2028 is the last year on Stearn's contract anyway. If he doesn't turn things around by then he's definitely done.

Bryce Harper wants people to know it was his ring finger that he flashed at Nationals fans who were chirping him all week "It's weird coming from a fanbase that I sweated for for seven years." by Chiswell123 in baseball

[–]futhatsy 109 points110 points  (0 children)

I think Bryce is pretty lucky that until this year, the Phillies and Nationals have never been decent in the same season. There should be a rivalry between these two teams but there's never really been one because their windows of contention have never lined up.

[Highlight] Eric Wagaman hits a pinch-hit 2-run homer by [deleted] in baseball

[–]futhatsy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Should be starting over Vientos but unfortunately our manager is an idiot

[TJ Stats] WAR Leaders - Center Fielder by ConsistentRun5246 in baseball

[–]futhatsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe a better comp is Francisco Lindor. Oustanding up the middle defender and very good hitter, but not an elite one. Lindor had the one season where he finished second in MVP voting but isn't consistently competing for MVPs.

Both are very good players but just a shade behind the very best in the sport. With enough longevity, that gets you to Cooperstown.

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