Why is Trout stealing less?

[Angelsjunky]

2012: 54 stolen base attempts in 139 games = 0.39 attempts per game.

2013: 40 stolen base attempts in 151 games = 0.26 attempts per game.

 

To put that in context, if Trout was attempting to steal at the same rate this year as last he would have tried 59 times already - 19 more than he actually has. That's a substantial difference. Now early on in the year we heard that Albert Pujols didn't like people stealing bases when he was batting. Whether or not that impacted Trout, it doesn't seem like he's stealing more now with Albert out.

 

Any ideas?

 

[HaloCory22]

#3 hitters don't steal? That's all I got.

[gotbeer]

Because he's fat.  Duh.

 

But you look at all the greats modern hitters, they were able to steal, but then decrease that and keep their hitting up.  Bonds, Gwynn, Afraud, etc.  

 

Might also be a durability issue.  Going all out, sliding into second.  Then having to go back because of a foul, over a course of a year, and even a career, is very wearing on the body.  

[tdawg87]

Josh Hamilton.

[The God of Runs]

He's saving it for when he plays for the Yankees

[Ohtaniland]

Scioscia apparently doesn't give him the steal sign as often is my guess.

[Hubs]

He's been hitting 2nd or 3rd instead of first.

 

That's the reason.

[OregonLAA]

They don't want a base open in front of pujols so that he gets fastballs and not junk.

The best part is that they're willing to let people bunt in front of trout so he only gets junk

[tomsred]

His hamstring is bothering him again.

[Stradling]

Scioscia apparently doesn't give him the steal sign as often is my guess.

Cute.

[Angel Oracle]

As long as he's putting up 75-80 XBHs/season, I'm happy with 45-50 SB attempts/season.

[Ray McKigney]

He's making more money.

[70runner]

Scioscia doesn't want to disturb Hamilton's concentration

[HaloFan85]

He's been hitting 2nd or 3rd instead of first.

 

That's the reason.

That's likely a big reason because he obviously doesn't want to take the bat out of the 3 or 4 hitters' hands.

 

As far as for when he was leading off earlier in the year (only 3 attempts in 88 PAs), that's a bigger question.

[rageous]

2012: 54 stolen base attempts in 139 games = 0.39 attempts per game.

2013: 40 stolen base attempts in 151 games = 0.26 attempts per game.

 

To put that in context, if Trout was attempting to steal at the same rate this year as last he would have tried 59 times already - 19 more than he actually has. That's a substantial difference. Now early on in the year we heard that Albert Pujols didn't like people stealing bases when he was batting. Whether or not that impacted Trout, it doesn't seem like he's stealing more now with Albert out.

 

Any ideas?

It's not even attempt per game.

He's also getting on base at a higher clip this year so he should have more chances at stealing too.

He is also scoring less runs than last year which is partyly caused by less steals.

[Jay]

clearly it's Scioscia's fault

[Deek]

See: Josh Hamilton contract clause and Albert Pujols contract clause...

 

SB attempts "are too distracting" to the hitter...

[Docwaukee]

in before YOT says stolen bases are a false start.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Does anyone have the numbers for ehen pujols was playing vs after he was hurt? And by that, I'm asking if trout is stealing more without pujols in the lineup.

[Troll Daddy]

I used to like the idea of Trout batting third in the lineup ... not so much now. I think leading off should be more ideal for him and the team. Definitely needs to start running more next season. .

[AngelsLakersFan]

I think it has something to do with the hamstring, at least twice this year he has sat out because of it. Also I know it's not popular to say on here but he has seemed to be about a half step slower this year compared to last.

[Caralho]

Totally agree ALF, I think the hamstring is affecting him a little bit on the bases.

[tennischmp]

In before this turns into a 10 page thread

[Glen]

In before this turns into a 10 page thread

 

 

 

Nah. Kind of like New Trout, this thread doesn't have the legs. 

[disarcina]

Because we've been either ten games out or ten games under .500 for much of the second half.........no need to get Trout injured in what essentially have been/ are Spring Training games.