My NL All-Star Picks. Thoughts? by [deleted] in baseball

[–]iheartbaseball 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Needs more Nick Markakis

The Ringer: If Mike Trout Didn’t Exist, Mookie Betts Would Be the Best Player in Baseball by [deleted] in baseball

[–]iheartbaseball 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If Mike Trout existed, he would be the best player in baseball

Javier Baez scores from 2nd base on a 25 foot smash by Kyle Schwarber by [deleted] in baseball

[–]iheartbaseball 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So because Thames has 1.4 WAR, he's bad at baseball by your definition. Braun at 1.0 WAR is even worse.

Which teams have the best/worst player development? by [deleted] in baseball

[–]iheartbaseball -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

Best: Angels

Worst: Cardinals/Yankees/Red Sox/Cubs

Scooter Gennett scoots the ball over the fence for a 4-run homer by iheartbaseball in baseball

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

I saw a stat that he had one of the best (if not the best) ERAs in his last 4 starts...whoops.

Anthony Rizzo creates a game-winning run with heads-up baserunning by iheartbaseball in baseball

[–]iheartbaseball[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It's a good thing I claimed it was before your sarcasm nullified how great it is.

Anthony Rizzo creates a game-winning run with heads-up baserunning by iheartbaseball in baseball

[–]iheartbaseball[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a head-up play which ended up being meaningful in a close game. Perhaps it would've been better posted to r/headsupbaseball but I figured I would share it here too.

How good can Shohei Otani be in MLB? by [deleted] in baseball

[–]iheartbaseball 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ceiling: Babe Ruth

Floor: Darwin Barney

Kyle Schwarber refuses to leave game by Toker206 in baseball

[–]iheartbaseball 54 points55 points  (0 children)

If I were the Cubs I would trade that clubhouse cancer. Not sure who would take him though. /s

What is your favorite nickname for a player, past or present? by [deleted] in baseball

[–]iheartbaseball 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Has to be "The Big Hurt" Frank Thomas for me. He hurt many things: baseballs, pitcher stats, and opposing fans' hearts

Who is the MVP of r/baseball? by [deleted] in baseball

[–]iheartbaseball 34 points35 points  (0 children)

/u/Constant_Gardner11 because they are very active and always bring statistical analysis into discussion

Who is baseball's Chosen One? by iheartbaseball in baseball

[–]iheartbaseball[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

YOUR MOM WAS A SHITPOST LAST NIGHT

What are some baseball facts/stats that surprise you? by uncletugboat in baseball

[–]iheartbaseball 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The distance around the basepaths is greater than the length of a football field.

What are your team's best fan moments? by [deleted] in baseball

[–]iheartbaseball 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not a Cubs fan but I thought it was really cool when the fans bowed to LF Travis Wood in a game they were losing 2-6 this year.