Yahoo Sports: How Albert Pujols has again become one of baseball's most feared hitters

[VariousCrap]

"A scout who has seen plenty of Pujols over the years said he sees a hitter back into his legs again, sturdy in the box after the leg problems of recent seasons, and so short to the ball and long through the strike zone again."

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/how-albert-pujols-has-again-become-one-of-baseball-s-most-feared-hitters-054507353.html

Edited June 24, 2015 by VariousCrap

[Angelsjunky]

It is a bit of a mystery. I'd like to think that finally his legs are healthy, but I'd really like to see how the rest of the year pans out.

 

Albert's best months as an Angel:

 

June, 2015: .355/.437/.868, 12 HR

July, 2012: .330/.411/.660, 8 HR

Aug, 2012: .312/.350/.677, 9 HR

June, 2012: .326/.409/.568, 4 HR

Mar/Apr, 2014: .279/.341/.586, 9 HR

July, 2014: .310/.350/.478, 4 HR

July, 2013: .297/.358/.473, 4 HR

 

As you can see, this month has easily been his best. The next three are all from 2012, when he was almost vintage Albert aside from an atrocious month and a half to start the year.

 

It is also worth noting that his BABIP is a career low .232, which means that he's actually been somewhat unlucky and should see his average rise. I think a .290/.350/.580 line with 40 HR is not out of the question.

 

Albert shouldn't retire.

[Mark68]

It is a bit of a mystery. I'd like to think that finally his legs are healthy, but I'd really like to see how the rest of the year pans out.

 

Albert's best months as an Angel:

 

June, 2015: .355/.437/.868, 12 HR

July, 2012: .330/.411/.660, 8 HR

Aug, 2012: .312/.350/.677, 9 HR

June, 2012: .326/.409/.568, 4 HR

Mar/Apr, 2014: .279/.341/.586, 9 HR

July, 2014: .310/.350/.478, 4 HR

July, 2013: .297/.358/.473, 4 HR

 

As you can see, this month has easily been his best. The next three are all from 2012, when he was almost vintage Albert aside from an atrocious month and a half to start the year.

 

It is also worth noting that his BABIP is a career low .232, which means that he's actually been somewhat unlucky and should see his average rise. I think a .290/.350/.580 line with 40 HR is not out of the question.

 

Albert shouldn't retire.

Until his next slump.

[Mark68]

Honestly, I think it's the crouch in his stance, reminiscent of his Cardinal days. This might have a lot to do with his healthy legs now, allowing him to feel more comfortable in that crouch. I think it allows him more plate coverage.

[Angel Oracle]

Which is why he still needs to DH often enough to preserve those legs, now that he's in his mid 30s.

[Stradling]

Which is why he still needs to DH often enough to preserve those legs, now that he's in his mid 30s.

Completely agree. That is why Navarro has value for this team.

[fan_since79]

Navarro our everyday 1st baseman, Pujols at DH, and Perez catching most of the games.

 

With Trout and Calhoun that gives us five decent-to-great hitters. Find another bat via trade to play LF, and we could have a nice summer.

[Mark68]

Navarro our everyday 1st baseman, Pujols at DH, and Perez catching most of the games.

 

With Trout and Calhoun that gives us five decent-to-great hitters. Find another bat via trade to play LF, and we could have a nice summer.

I don't think Pujols needs to be full-time DH yet. He still has a lot of value as a fielder.

 

However, he should probably be DH'ing a couple days a week so his legs can stay healthy.

[fan_since79]

Albert has a chance, if he stays hot for another week, to have one of the better months in baseball history. His June OPS of 1.305 is certainly up there.

 

http://www.lineupforms.com/edwin-encarnacion-and-the-10-best-months-in-baseball-history.html

[bloodbrother]

It is a bit of a mystery. I'd like to think that finally his legs are healthy, but I'd really like to see how the rest of the year pans out.

 

Albert's best months as an Angel:

 

June, 2015: .355/.437/.868, 12 HR

July, 2012: .330/.411/.660, 8 HR

Aug, 2012: .312/.350/.677, 9 HR

June, 2012: .326/.409/.568, 4 HR

Mar/Apr, 2014: .279/.341/.586, 9 HR

July, 2014: .310/.350/.478, 4 HR

July, 2013: .297/.358/.473, 4 HR

 

As you can see, this month has easily been his best. The next three are all from 2012, when he was almost vintage Albert aside from an atrocious month and a half to start the year.

 

It is also worth noting that his BABIP is a career low .232, which means that he's actually been somewhat unlucky and should see his average rise. I think a .290/.350/.580 line with 40 HR is not out of the question.

 

Albert shouldn't retire.

 

Give him another extension IMO

[fan_since79]

LOL at Babe Ruth's month of July, 1920:

 

.440/.611/.970, 1.581 OPS

45 Runs

13 HR, 33 RBI

43 Walks

 

And for good measure, 5 stolen bases.

 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=ruthba01&t=b&year=1920&share=1.47#454-487-sum:batting_gamelogs

Edited June 24, 2015 by fan_since79

[Jay]

LOL at Babe Ruth's month of July, 1920:

 

.440/.611/.970, 1.581 OPS

45 Runs

13 HR, 33 RBI

43 Walks

 

And for good measure, 5 stolen bases.

 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=ruthba01&t=b&year=1920&share=1.47#454-487-sum:batting_gamelogs

 

He was on a strict diet of hot dogs and beer at the time.

[Angel Oracle]

He was on a strict diet of hot dogs and beer at the time.

And ladies

[Stradling]

Ok so Sosh finally grew the stones to push Albert down to the cleanup spot. Does he have enough stones left to make him DH full time?

Nope!

The new rallying cry.

Albert shouldn't be a full time DH, he's still very good defensively.

[fan_since79]

The new rallying cry.

Albert shouldn't be a full time DH, he's still very good defensively.

 

It's a good idea to save his legs, and he's also hitting much better at DH since last year.

Edited June 24, 2015 by fan_since79

[Ohtaniland]

The new rallying cry.

Albert shouldn't be a full time DH, he's still very good defensively.

No Strad, I'm very happy to see what's going on with Pujols. I just think that we can save his legs long term and get sustainable future production. Albert has been nothing short of phenomenal.

Not bitching.

[fan_since79]

2014

Albert as DH: 43 games, .325/.372/.571

at 1B: 116 games, .253/.307/.424

 

2015

as DH: 13 games, .333/.382/.667

at 1B:  56 games, .263/.329/.560

 

Smaller sample sizes at DH, but not that small.

[Angel Oracle]

Today was unfortunately one of those days DHing did not work out.

He was due for an off day anyway. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

He was on a strict diet of hot dogs and beer at the time.

and legal cocaine

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Nothing like an article like this to summon up an 0-5 day.

[Stradling]

It's a good idea to save his legs, and he's also hitting much better at DH since last year.

Yes, which is why I said earlier in the thread that it was a good idea to keep Navarro and that he has value because of that.

[Stradling]

No Strad, I'm very happy to see what's going on with Pujols. I just think that we can save his legs long term and get sustainable future production. Albert has been nothing short of phenomenal.

Not bitching.

Sorry I assumed when you said that Scioscia didn't have the balls to make Albert a full time DH that you were bitching, my apologies.

[Ohtaniland]

Sorry I assumed when you said that Scioscia didn't have the balls to make Albert a full time DH that you were bitching, my apologies.

Albert at full time DH would do him good moving forward. We could then try to add a 1B / OF impact bat.