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Post by astrosdoug on Jul 2, 2018 13:46:57 GMT -6
Bregman still takes the cake in terms of baserunning mistakes, but he is making up for that shortcoming by being such a big producer at the plate.
The Astros' main weaknesses as they try to fine tune and upgrade certain positions at the trade deadline are, to my mind:
* Frequent baesrunning mistakes that kill rallies and let opposing pitchers off the hook
* Above-average tendency to GIDP
* Faltering in high-leverage situations (again, below the league average)
* Taking too many center-cut pitches, leading to too many pathetic games with 6 hits or fewer when there ought to be 10 hits including a couple HRs
Some of those things can be corrected through coaching; others can be alleviated by replacing underperforming players (Jake, Marwin) with superior players (Abreu, Castellanos...)
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 2, 2018 13:50:54 GMT -6
Hinch never putting on a hit and run play and refusing to use the bunt is responsible for s lot of the DP's. With the starting pitching we have, often one run can be the difference in the game. For that reason, I don't underst and why he refuses to bunt or hit and run. I would like to see the hit and run used with Correa at the plate to force him to stop taking those center-cut fastballs. He consistently gets behind in the count by taking pitches he should be able to drive.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jul 2, 2018 13:54:11 GMT -6
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Post by astrosdoug on Jul 2, 2018 13:56:22 GMT -6
Crazy to have 5 guys from one team on that list with Segura, Seager, Gordon, Heredia, and N Cruz.
If the Mariners have a secret for cultivating Clutch-ness, I want to know what it is.
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 2, 2018 14:46:41 GMT -6
There was a hit-and-run in the 5th inning of Thursday's game with Bregman at 1st and Altuve at the plate. Saying Hinch never does this is employing a straw man
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Post by Saint on Jul 2, 2018 15:20:15 GMT -6
Even with the poor week, Altuve is on pace for: 13 HR 77 RBI 104 Runs 215 Hits 41 Doubles 23 SBs .338/.403/.478 7.9 WAR Obviously we would like to see some more HRs in there, but that's an all-star to elite level of performance all-around. l would like to see Jose show more plate discipline, especially lay off the breaking pitch in the dirt. A few less mental lapses on the bases would also help. For what it's worth, he is on pace to walk more than he ever has. Unfortunately he is a free swinger and it likely won't change at this point. But, as long as he has the bat control and speed that he has, he should continue to still do very well with that approach for a while. Where it will start to be a real problem is if he fails to adjust at all as he gets older and slower (a la Biggio). I rarely think it's a good idea for a good player to start changing their approach this far into their career. Whatever they're doing has made them successful (especially an elite player like Altuve), and changing it could hurt more than it helps. Improving his plate discipline may help him work longer counts and earn some more walks, but it would likely end up with a lower AVG and lower SLG....so what does he gain. I think we would all prefer a .340/.400/.475 hitter over a .275/.400/.450 hitter. More advancements for baserunners and more opportunities for potential defensive miscues. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 2, 2018 15:28:28 GMT -6
I like the fact that he is aggressive, especially with runners on base. I just wish he used better judgment at times. Yesterday, when he struck out with the bases loaded swinging at that pitch that was not close, a walk would have tied the game.
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Post by Saint on Jul 2, 2018 15:29:58 GMT -6
I like the fact that he is aggressive, especially with runners on base. I just wish he used better judgment at times. Yesterday, when he struck out with the bases loaded swinging at that pitch that was not close, a walk would have tied the game. He's never been good in bases loaded situations. He's always in swing mode. Which is weird because he's good in all other RISP situations. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 2, 2018 20:48:38 GMT -6
I like the fact that he is aggressive, especially with runners on base. I just wish he used better judgment at times. Yesterday, when he struck out with the bases loaded swinging at that pitch that was not close, a walk would have tied the game. He's never been good in bases loaded situations. He's always in swing mode. Which is weird because he's good in all other RISP situations. My problem with both Altuve and Correa is they’ll swing at almost anything breaking out of the zone with two strikes. Everyone knows the pitcher has no balls to throw them strikes in the zone in those situations, and they bail him out. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 6, 2018 5:51:26 GMT -6
Update:
15 HR 78 RBI 104 Runs 211 Hits 40 Doubles 22 SB 67 Walks .332/.398/.476 149 OPS+ 7.8 WAR
He's on pace for a career high in strikeouts but also a career high in walks. He's due for a big multi-hit game soon.
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Post by Saint on Jul 9, 2018 14:31:40 GMT -6
Update:
16 HR 77 RBI 107 Runs 215 Hits 41 Doubles 23 SB 69 Walks .338/.404/.488 152 OPS+ 8.2 WAR
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Post by Saint on Jul 12, 2018 8:03:11 GMT -6
Update:
15 HR 75 RBI 106 Runs 213 Hits 39 Doubles 24 SB 67 Walks .334/.399/.479 148 OPS+ 7.8 WAR
I really like those numbers from a leadoff or 2-hole hitter. We need to see more runs driven in from the 3rd spot, imo. I know he has good numbers with RISP, but there is no power with them (and recently not even a lot of singles...). I really feel like Bregman and Altuve should be swapped in the order.
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 12, 2018 11:54:47 GMT -6
Update: 15 HR 75 RBI 106 Runs 213 Hits 39 Doubles 24 SB 67 Walks .334/.399/.479 148 OPS+ 7.8 WAR I really like those numbers from a leadoff or 2-hole hitter. We need to see more runs driven in from the 3rd spot, imo. I know he has good numbers with RISP, but there is no power with them (and recently not even a lot of singles...). I really feel like Bregman and Altuve should be swapped in the order. I like Altuve leading off: 2. Bregman 3. Correa (when he returns) 4. Yuli 5. Springer 6. Gattis 7. Reddick 8. Stassi 9. Tucker |
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Post by Saint on Jul 12, 2018 12:00:15 GMT -6
Update: 15 HR 75 RBI 106 Runs 213 Hits 39 Doubles 24 SB 67 Walks .334/.399/.479 148 OPS+ 7.8 WAR I really like those numbers from a leadoff or 2-hole hitter. We need to see more runs driven in from the 3rd spot, imo. I know he has good numbers with RISP, but there is no power with them (and recently not even a lot of singles...). I really feel like Bregman and Altuve should be swapped in the order. I like Altuve leading off: 2. Bregman 3. Correa (when he returns) 4. Yuli 5. Springer 6. Gattis 7. Reddick 8. Stassi 9. Tucker I'm mostly good with that too. My only problem with him leading off is that he swings at so many 1st pitches. When he gets a hit it's great, but when it's quick effortless groundball for the pitcher it sets things up badly. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 12, 2018 12:46:39 GMT -6
I like Altuve leading off: 2. Bregman 3. Correa (when he returns) 4. Yuli 5. Springer 6. Gattis 7. Reddick 8. Stassi 9. Tucker I'm mostly good with that too. My only problem with him leading off is that he swings at so many 1st pitches. When he gets a hit it's great, but when it's quick effortless groundball for the pitcher it sets things up badly. Well, it’s not like they’re scoring runs early in games anyway. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 24, 2018 5:32:13 GMT -6
A horrible July has bumped Altuve's pace down to:
14 HR 71 RBI 100 Runs 208 Hits 37 Doubles 22 SBs .328/.392/.463 .854 OPS 6.8 WAR
Still very good numbers, but that RBI total out of the 3 hole just isn't good enough. Bregman and him need swapped in the order, imo.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 24, 2018 8:18:55 GMT -6
A horrible July has bumped Altuve's pace down to: 14 HR 71 RBI 100 Runs 208 Hits 37 Doubles 22 SBs .328/.392/.463 .854 OPS 6.8 WAR Still very good numbers, but that RBI total out of the 3 hole just isn't good enough. Bregman and him need swapped in the order, imo. The more Correa is out the more it seems like Altuve needs him as protection in the batting order. I wouldn’t mind at least swapping Bregman and Altuve. |
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Post by Saint on Aug 28, 2018 11:41:34 GMT -6
Unfortunately the missed time is going to put a big dent in his totals, but currently on pace for:
12 HR 62 RBI 85 Runs 177 Hits 32 Doubles 19 SB .332/.397/.471 5.9 WAR
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Post by thomasj13 on Aug 28, 2018 12:48:28 GMT -6
Altuve, because of time missed, will now have to average 2 hits a game for the remaining games...
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Post by thomasj13 on Aug 28, 2018 12:51:52 GMT -6
A horrible July has bumped Altuve's pace down to: 14 HR 71 RBI 100 Runs 208 Hits 37 Doubles 22 SBs .328/.392/.463 .854 OPS 6.8 WAR Still very good numbers, but that RBI total out of the 3 hole just isn't good enough. Bregman and him need swapped in the order, imo. The more Correa is out the more it seems like Altuve needs him as protection in the batting order. I wouldn’t mind at least swapping Bregman and Altuve. Altuve Springer Bregman Correa White Gonzalez Yuli Reddick Maldonado *Which Astros player has hit into the least amount of DPs per DP AB situation?....if he is one of the better Astros hitters, bat him second -because Altuve is getting on base. |
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Post by Saint on Aug 28, 2018 13:13:27 GMT -6
Altuve, because of time missed, will now have to average 2 hits a game for the remaining games... I don't think it's going to happen this year without a historic September. On the plus side, he should be well-rested. He's only 6 points away from another batting title though. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Aug 28, 2018 13:34:14 GMT -6
Altuve, because of time missed, will now have to average 2 hits a game for the remaining games... I don't think it's going to happen this year without a historic September. On the plus side, he should be well-rested. He's only 6 points away from another batting title though. I forgot to add to get to 200 hits...but so I see you understood what I meant |
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Post by Saint on Aug 28, 2018 14:40:24 GMT -6
I don't think it's going to happen this year without a historic September. On the plus side, he should be well-rested. He's only 6 points away from another batting title though. I forgot to add to get to 200 hits...but so I see you understood what I meant He's only 17 hits away from the leader though. It's doable if he stays hot and JD cools off a little. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Aug 28, 2018 14:56:48 GMT -6
I forgot to add to get to 200 hits...but so I see you understood what I meant He's only 17 hits away from the leader though. It's doable if he stays hot and JD cools off a little. Boo JD, Go Altuve!!! |
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Post by Saint on Sept 5, 2018 8:27:08 GMT -6
No stat updates for Altuve today since they've only gotten worse. It's an unfortunate time for him to slump in the batting race, because the guys in front of him have dropped too. If he was still at .332 like when he came off the DL, he'd only be 4 points away from the lead.
Get it back, Jose!
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Post by thomasj13 on Sept 5, 2018 9:07:52 GMT -6
No stat updates for Altuve today since they've only gotten worse. It's an unfortunate time for him to slump in the batting race, because the guys in front of him have dropped too. If he was still at .332 like when he came off the DL, he'd only be 4 points away from the lead. Get it back, Jose! Remember the Altuve!! |
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