Did Dusty really say this?

by justin007000 on Jul 21, 2008 2:26 PM EDT

"Their averages are low, but their on-base percentages are still high," Baker said. "Their on-base percentages are higher than some of the guys who are hitting. I know they can hit, but it also helps to get on base and put a pitcher in the stretch. That's the thing. Most starters don't like being in the stretch."

That is odd since guys who draw walks are nothing but base cloggers. And furthormore he said...

"I still wish their averages were higher," Baker said. "You want everything, but if you look around baseball, there's not a whole lot of everything. You're seeing a lot of low averages with some high production and a lot of strikeouts."

This is a radical departure from many of his previous comments about OB%. I mean I wish he would move Griffey down in the lineup, but atleast he understands a hitter with a low average can still be productive.

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Your link is NFG

Need to edit it.

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jul 21, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

i put the text in the link and the link in the text

but it is now fixed

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 21, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

What can I say?

DUSTY BAKER – The real Reason Behind the RED”S Recent Successes.

My Indian name is "Runs For Beer'

by Madville on Jul 21, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions

I'm crying.

Its so beautiful!

FIRE DUSTY BAKER

by Blue on Jul 21, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

do you think Dusty is teh same guy who decides whether eggs are good or bad for you?

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Jul 21, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

no

It's a lousy night to be an atheist!

by Slyde on Jul 21, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions

these comments dont put me to rest at all

he thinks obp is important because it puts a pitcher in the stretch. yes, that’s one small part of it, but the real reason it’s important is because when you’re getting on base you’re not getting out. He still has no appreciation for that.

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 21, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions

I'm sorry... I still don't get it

Can you explain that to me again slowly?

The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!

by TheC on Jul 22, 2008 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Compared to spring training comments

I don’t know the context of what he said while with the Cubs, but during March with the Reds, his comments (about clogging the bases) were in regards to guys taking strike three instead of swinging because he felt some folks, in his estimation, were looking for a walk (I think he was particularly targeting Votto at the time.)

by rojosoto on Jul 22, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions

Dustyevsky don't do math

His quote about pinch hitting with Fogg two nights ago:

“You’ve got a chance to get a bunt down seven or eight out of 10 times,” Baker said. “You’ve got a chance of getting a hit three out of 10 times, and a chance to hit into a double play four or five out of 10 times. It’s all about the odds, who’s pitching against you, the scoreboard and the inning.”

I don’t know the success rate for bunts, but that sounds about right. And I won’t quibble with the hit ratio. But you could have a seven man infield and you still wouldn’t see a 50% double play rate.

by ken on Jul 23, 2008 8:26 AM EDT reply actions