The great new Scoutables app points out that last season, Albert Pujols hit changeups ineffectively
when in play, batting .204 (.320 is average).
Nine to Know: From the Bill Chuck Files of 1/10/16
- Last season, Boston’s Rusney Castillo banged into 11 double plays in 55 opportunities; over the last three seasons, Colby Rasmus has hit into 11 DPs in 250 opportunities.
- In 2014, Salvador Perez hit .260 with 70 RBI and one stolen base. In 2015, Perez hit .260 with 70 RBI and one stolen base.*
- I’m in the minority, but I like the D-backs deal for Shelby Miller. From June 8 to Aug 16, Miller made 13 starts and was 0-7, the Braves were 2-11, and Miller had a 2.90 ERA. He’s a great #2 starter, behind Zack Greinke. A prospect remains suspect until he prospers in the bigs.
- Gerardo Parra brings a number of skills to a team including being a strong pinch-hitter: last season in 21 PA he had 10 hits and one walk, two doubles and one triple.
- New Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. was 13-40 (.325) versus fellow Famer Greg Maddux but went just 1-15 (.067) against Pedro Martinez.
- The Yankees in 2016, with Aroldis Chapman, could have their fifth different saves leader in the last five seasons: 2012- Rafael Soriano (42), 2013 – Mariano Rivera (44), 2014 – David Robertson (39), 2015 – Andrew Miller (36).
- 100 mph is a magic number for pitches, but it should be noted that last season There are only two players with at least 25 homers each of the last five seasons: Jose Bautista and Adam Jones. Bautista is the only one each of the last six years.*
- The Kansas City-Houston postseason rivalry continues to fall in the KC direction: the Chiefs whomped the Texans, 30-0, and the Royals topped the Astros, three games to two.
- From the Dodgers’ SK Files: Newly signed Scott Kazmir in 1553.1 career IP has allowed 1463 hits, walked 629 and struck out 1474. Following the 1963 season, Sandy Koufax in 1442.2 career IP allowed 1143 hits, walked 616 and also struck out 1474.