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Originally Posted by DeezNutz
Holy Shit:
"Kevin Scobee @scobes15
Royals are last in the AL in BBs. The same distance between R's and 13th place as between 13th place and 6th. Wrap your head ahead that."
Me: This cannot be taught at the ML level. It's evaluated in amateur talent, and it speaks to our overall disregard for the importance of OBP.
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I've long believed part of that was a lack of talent on the roster. Bad hitters don't earn the respect of opposing pitchers. They go right at them, with no fear. Having said that, this organization is currently, and has been, run by old school baseball guys. They believe an aggressive hitter is a good hitter. Hitters with patience aren't given the benefit. Guys like Frenchy and Yuni are given long ropes despite their horrific OBP. Yet another systemic problem that keeps this team from winning.