Spring Stats

[Hubs]

At what point are we concerned or impressed by spring training stats? I don't think it means much for veterans, whether they are major league all-stars or journeymen. But for young guys, I like to see them perform well in ST, and if they perform poorly, I do get a little concerned.

And I do think there are a few jobs up for grabs, and Fletcher, Hermosillo, LaStella aren't really doing well, while Bourjos, Ward, and others are.

I just want to know if it's a concern for anyone else seeings a young guy in a competition for a spot hit .143 or something in ST, or if they are impressed by killing the ball like Thaiss or Ward or Rojas.

[Jeremiah]

I think for the most part ST stats are pretty meaningless because of sample size and an uneven level of competition. Things like walk and strikeout rates can be very useful, though.

[AngelsLakersFan]

Just look at how they are doing the last two weeks.

[Glen]

I don't put much weight into them, but it is nice to see a bunch of players doing well, even if it is early.

[Erstad Grit]

I think Peter B has taken the 4th OF spot 

[failos]

Walsh can hit and pitch. He’s getting a spot fo sho

[Second Base]

Spring stats are super-duper important - Shohei Ohtani.

But seriously, Spring Training is important for rookies, prospects, and guys competing for spots on the roster. For everyone else, they mean nothing. Basically, Thaiss, Walsh, Fletcher, Rengifo, Ward, Adell, Marsh and a couple relievers. That's where you look at the stats and start drawing some very snapshot-esque conclusions.

Everyone else, forget them.

[totdprods]

Ohtani kinda ruined any notion of spring stats meaning anything to me. Sample size is too small, competition too varied. That said, David Fletcher’s consistent ST production is what had me tabbing him as our ‘19 starting 2B the last two springs.

If someone like Rojas and Walsh are still putting up a good line at the end of spring, when the data is deeper and competition more MLB caliber, I’ll start buying into it.

[101halo]

Pujols has an OPS north of 1.300. BSOHL nonsense aside, that's really all you need to know. 

[tomsred]

 

The biggest thing I've gotten out of this spring so far is that the depth in the organization seems to be improving at an ever increasing rate. With injury rates being out of control the last few years, that's a really good thing. 

 

[UndertheHalo]

Spring stats are worthless and should be completely disregarded. 

[Rico]

I'd give Ward 3B based on spring training stats so far.  Not sure what that will mean for Fletcher.

[Hubs]

10 hours ago, Rico said:

I'd give Ward 3B based on spring training stats so far.  Not sure what that will mean for Fletcher.

Gotta say, Fletcher looks like he's going to start in AAA.

[Glen]

I hope the stats for the last few days don't matter.

[Blarg]

It's going on their permanent record. 

[WeatherWonk]

50 minutes ago, Glen said:

I hope the stats for the last few days don't matter.

Yeah, especially for the pitchers.

[WeatherWonk]

On 3/8/2019 at 2:43 AM, Rico said:

I'd give Ward 3B based on spring training stats so far.  Not sure what that will mean for Fletcher.

Ward still strikes out a lot.........but I guess there is a level of acceptance of that in MLB these days.

His defense is still a long way off.

[101halo]

On 3/8/2019 at 11:58 AM, Hubs said:

Gotta say, Fletcher looks like he's going to start in AAA.

Poor Jeffy, as a board favorite he really doesn't deserve to have to move to SLC. 

[2112]

I just secretly hope that they take Noe Ramirez' stats as an indication and move on.

I remember a story about a pitcher that was competing for a final spot on the roster and got absolutely pulverized in the last spring training game.  Partially through the inning he realized he was going to the minors, his fate was sealed. 

After the game he was told he made the squad.