BA Comp

by shaftr on Jun 8, 2006 3:11 AM CDT

Brian Anderson
As of 6/7:
.162 BA / .243 OBP / .299 SLUG / .542 OPS

JJ Hardy
Pre ASB 05:
.187 BA / .293 OBP / .267 SLUG / .560 OPS
Post ASB 05:
.308 BA / .363 OBP / .503 SLUG / .866 OPS

Both were top prospects in the organization who struggled with the bat. They also both showed value with their gloves. Perhaps BA will have a 2nd half similiar to Hardy's 05.

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that would be very very very sweet!

HEY THIS IS JI
JIM THOME
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by The Wizard on Jun 8, 2006 11:46 AM CDT reply actions

BA send down?

Trip to minors likely in the works for Anderson:

Ozzie Guillen did his best last week to put off the inevitable, but now the White Sox manager sees rookie Brian Anderson entering a dangerous area. So rather than permanently scar his Opening Day center fielder, Guillen said Wednesday that he might make a difficult decision before the weekend series against the Cleveland Indians to send Anderson down to the minor leagues.

HEY THIS IS JI
JIM THOME
THE PEORIA POUNDER

by The Wizard on Jun 8, 2006 11:59 AM CDT reply actions

mack attack

ozzie:

"The ballclub can handle things without him. ... If I'm going to do something, it's bring another pitcher up and take my chance with Rob Mackowiak [as the every-day center fielder].''

the circus is coming to the sox CF; start selling tickets!

HEY THIS IS JI
JIM THOME
THE PEORIA POUNDER

by The Wizard on Jun 8, 2006 12:06 PM CDT reply actions

Hmm.

I've also thought about this comparison. And perhaps all Anderson needs is patience and more time.

I think he can be a good player in MLB. He's a good defender who seems like a smart player. All he needs to do is improve his contact rate and his LD%.

Let's hope he does it.

by Stealfirstbase on Jun 8, 2006 11:11 PM CDT reply actions

All BA Needs To Do Is . . .

This reminds me of a story from late in Ted Williams' career. A member of the Red Sox was in a nasty slump and worked up the courage to approach Williams and ask him for advice. "How do I get out of this slump, Ted?" he said. Surprisingly, Williams didn't snarl or dismiss the guy but gave the question some thoughtful consideration. After a moment, he replied "Well, when I'm in a slump, what I like to do is hit line drives up the middle."

by Landfill on Jun 13, 2006 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions