Randy Gradishar 1,335 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 On 6/13/2018 at 6:44 AM, tdawg87 said: Mike Trout was born a full grown-ass man I believe the medical term is "dude". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HaloNArizona 617 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 A few stats to ponder (for us mere mortals): In comparison to both players in the AL and NL: BA - #12 OBP - #1 Slg - #2 OPS - #2 WAR - #1 HR #1 RBI #14 Runs #1 SB - #13 Defensive War: #4 for CFers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angelsjunky 9,494 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I’d say he’s a pretty good player. Spin Rate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spin Rate 15,417 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 13 minutes ago, HaloNArizona said: A few stats to ponder (for us mere mortals): In comparison to both players in the AL and NL: BA - #12 OBP - #1 Slg - #2 OPS - #2 WAR - #1 HR #1 RBI #14 Runs #1 SB - #13 Defensive War: #4 for CFers But I thought Harper is better because he plays with more passion. GrittyVeterans 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HaloNArizona 617 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, Taylor said: But I thought Harper is better because he plays with more passion. I thought Harper was better because he has better hair... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin 107 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/4/2018 at 8:54 AM, eaterfan said: https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2018/6/4/17423738/mike-trout-defensive-improvement-best-season-ever A nice article on the ringer about Trout's improved defense and his pursuit of the best season ever. Really enjoyed this article but one thing seemed peculiar to me. The author mentions that the catch he made on June 3rd was the only five star catch. Why/how would the catch he made against Baltimore a few years back not be considered as a five star catch? Is range/distance run weighted more than other factors? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eaterfan 1,758 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 5 hours ago, Gavin said: Really enjoyed this article but one thing seemed peculiar to me. The author mentions that the catch he made on June 3rd was the only five star catch. Why/how would the catch he made against Baltimore a few years back not be considered as a five star catch? Is range/distance run weighted more than other factors? That catch was pre stat-cast era. The rating system used is based on stat-cast data. Gavin 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick B Back 3,597 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 https://www.mlb.com/news/mike-trout-is-great-beyond-description/c-281333256 Fabulous article (sorry if its a craig). The Bill James “Black Ink” write up for those not into WAR is amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
True Grich 10,296 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Dick B Back said: https://www.mlb.com/news/mike-trout-is-great-beyond-description/c-281333256 Fabulous article (sorry if its a craig). The Bill James “Black Ink” write up for those not into WAR is amazing. Written by Joe Posnanski... easily my favorite sports writer of all time. Great stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tdawg87 30,508 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Dick B Back said: https://www.mlb.com/news/mike-trout-is-great-beyond-description/c-281333256 Fabulous article (sorry if its a craig). The Bill James “Black Ink” write up for those not into WAR is amazing. Help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick B Back 3,597 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, tdawg87 said: Help Fire extinguisher? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tdawg87 30,508 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Dick B Back said: https://www.mlb.com/news/mike-trout-is-great-beyond-description/c-281333256 Fabulous article (sorry if its a craig). The Bill James “Black Ink” write up for those not into WAR is amazing. Once again, don't read the comments. I'm beginning to think the average baseball fan is brain dead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zenmaster 1,640 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 1 hour ago, tdawg87 said: Once again, don't read the comments. I'm beginning to think the average baseball fan is brain dead. You didn't like the guy that said Trout and Magglio Ordonez had similar careers after the first ____ seasons? lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angelsjunky 9,494 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Check this out. If you're confused as to why Mike Trout's stats look like something out of a video game, that's his career adjusted to the 2000 Rockies - which was the highest run scoring context (park, league, year) in major league history. Career numbers: .373/.486/.698...and how about 2018: .371/.507/.809. Spin Rate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottT 2,434 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Hard to believe... Mike Trout has only won AL Player of the Week honors three times. Last time was 2015! I'd say he has a good chance to win this week. He should have more AL MVP awards than that. Spin Rate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angelsjunky 9,494 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 His triple-slash through his first four PA today (3-3, 1 walk) is up to .323/.450/.690. Holy crap. Spin Rate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
101halo 992 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Including today, at 5.7 fWAR through 70 games. The naturally conservative projections have him at 10.9 at end of season. "Conservative." At current pace he goes for 13.7. My God. No literally, I pray to Trout Jesus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angelsjunky 9,494 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Trout reminds me that there's something more important in the game of baseball than winning - it is the sheer beauty of the game itself, embodied in a man who plays it as well as anyone ever has. makepeac 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tdawg87 30,508 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 9 hours ago, 101halo said: Including today, at 5.7 fWAR through 70 games. The naturally conservative projections have him at 10.9 at end of season. "Conservative." At current pace he goes for 13.7. My God. No literally, I pray to Trout Jesus. He's up to 5.9 now. 6.2 bWAR. Demigod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou 40,462 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 5.9 WAR would have put him at #9 in the AL for all of 2017 Spin Rate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Spin Rate 15,417 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Chuckster70 said: kramerimout.gif Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spin Rate 15,417 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 He currently leads the majors in: Runs: 58 Home Runs: 23 Walks: 57 OBP: .450 OPS+: 213 Total Bases: 171 Dick B Back 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
101halo 992 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 By fWAR, he only needs half of one to break into the top 100 position players of all time. At this year's pace, he'll be the all team leader in fWAR through age 28... By the end of next year's age 27 season. Cdaniel and Spin Rate 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottT 2,434 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Last six games: 13 for 19, 1 double, 4 home runs, 7 walks, 1 hbp, 1 sac fly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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