The simply incredible David Fletcher

[WicketMaiden]

In an era dominated by three true outcomes baseball Fletch is playing a totally different game with incredible success.  

Last 30 days:

.444 BA leads MLB

11 Doubles leads MLB

8 Strikeouts leads MLB (fewest)

.457 OBP 2nd in AL, 5th in MLB

57 Total bases 3rd in AL, 6th in MLB

1.090 OPS 4th in AL, 9th in MLB

Last 15 days:

.522 BA Leads AL, 2nd in MLB

1.326 OPS leads AL, 3rd in MLB

SEASON:

100th percentile for Whiff% 

99th percentile for Strikeout%

109 Total Hits 2nd in AL, 5th in MLB

.318 BA 5th in AL, 8th MLB

When it really matters (Season stats):

.368 Late and Close

.400 Runners in Scoring Position

.441 Runner at 2nd

.462 Runners at 2nd and 3rd

.500 Bases loaded 

.750 Extra Innings

Hitting streak currently at 26 games

All with zero barrelled balls and 3rd percentile for walks: he's become a supreme hitting machine playing a different game at the plate that I love to watch. And he is an Angel for years to come. Go Fletcher!

 

[tdawg87]

He's not going to do it (no one ever will), but if there was one guy who could do it, it would be Fletcher. If he gets 5 at bats a game at least one of those doinkers is gonna fall in.

[Redondo]

He's having a terrific season

He's been a huge asset to the team

We need more young guys to to step up like him

[Jason]

He turned his season around in a big way. Props to him for doing that as the Halos would be lost without him 

[Revad]

15 minutes ago, Jason said:

He turned his season around in a big way. Props to him for doing that as the Halos would be lost without him 

Very very true, I believe I agree.

[TheLordofOuts]

Fletcher is fucking shit up

[eligrba]

When it is all over, I hope the best comp for Fletcher is Willie Keeler.

[halonatic13]

Remember all those haters in the first 1/4 of the season?  The dude was counting all his cash from his new contract.  Now he's back to work.  That's all.

Edited July 18, 2021 by halonatic13

[Angel Oracle]

Has to lead MLB in doubles since May 22 (16), which is when the hot hitting started.   OPS climbed some 200 pts in that time.

[tdawg87]

Fletcher is a grown fucking man.

[Angel Oracle]

The rookie Gilbert will be a good test today.   WHIP around 1.00 in 48 innings

[tdawg87]

15 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

The rookie Gilbert will be a good test today.   WHIP around 1.00 in 48 innings

[Angel Oracle]

7 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

 

[fan_since79]

Fletcher puts veterans like Rendon and Upton to shame.

[Lou]

Upton's OPS+ is 17 points higher than Fletcher's.

[Stradling]

4 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

Fletcher puts veterans like Rendon and Upton to shame.

Rendon was better than Fletcher last season. People have soured on Rendon because he’s been hurt so often this year that he hasn’t been able to find his stroke. Oh and this year Fletcher has been 8% better than a shitty Rendon.  

[Blarg]

2 minutes ago, Lou said:

Upton's OPS+ is 17 points higher than Fletcher's.

Sure would be nice to see Upton play. Any time table?

[Lou]

1 minute ago, Blarg said:

Sure would be nice to see Upton play. Any time table?

I'm not a medical professional.

[Stradling]

7 minutes ago, Blarg said:

Sure would be nice to see Upton play. Any time table?

Ask AO

[JustATroutFan]

25 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

Fletcher puts veterans like Rendon and Upton to shame.

Why? He’ll never have the careers that Rendon or Upton has had since both guys were good power hitters who got on base at a good clip for a long time. 

[Rollinghard]

There is probably young talent out there being overlooked because they do not fit the MLB mold. 6'2" 205 lbs and has potential to hit 25 HRs. Think Jo Adell. The more Fletcher type players the better the game.

[Angel Oracle]

49 minutes ago, Rollinghard said:

There is probably young talent out there being overlooked because they do not fit the MLB mold. 6'2" 205 lbs and has potential to hit 25 HRs. Think Jo Adell. The more Fletcher type players the better the game.

Yep, three true outcomes is boring to this traditionalist.

Put the ball in play, and make the defense beat you.   And mix in good and aggressive base running.

Keep the bunting for hits, but unless it’s a pitching duel, ditch the sac bunt.

I’m fine with HRs, Ks, and BBs; just not as the largely consensus outcomes.

Edited July 18, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[Blarg]

A good mix makes a well rounded roster. 

[tdawg87]

Just now, Angel Oracle said:

Yep, three true outcomes is boring to this traditionalist.

Put the ball in play, and make the defense beat you.   And mix in good and aggressive base running.

Keep the bunting for hits, but unless it’s a pitching duel, ditch the sac bunt.

So Ohtani and Trout bore you?

[Blarg]

Those are not three outcome players.