G-G-G-Gavin And The Bats
Sox took 3 of 4 from the Rays and very well could have had the sweep if it weren't for Ben Zobrist, a cybernetic upgrade from the old Punto model. Still, it was a pretty impressive performance on the weekend. The Rays scored 3 or fewer runs in 3 of the 4 games, while the Sox averaged a full 7 runs per game over the series. How?
Series Stats
- .327/.408/.558 vs. .178/.250/.311*
- 20:25 BB/K vs. 13:31
- .354 BABIP vs. .250
- 12% of PAs ended in BB vs. 8.8%
- .411 estimated wOBA** vs. .269
Yeah. That'll do it. Interestingly, if you plug wOBA back in to get runs above average for the series w/ 160 PA, you get 10 runs above average (or about 7 per game) for the Sox and 10 below for the Rays (about 2 per game).
Gavin took the mound in the series finale and had all of his pitches working, with memorable strike outs of Longoria on a sick bender, as well as Carlos Peña on his little used change-up. 7 K's, no walks and the only damage coming from the aforementioned cyborg. Meanwhile, Floyd's opposite Matt Garza struggled to find the plate and the Sox weren't helping. They took 5 walks to 4 strikeouts and the Sox BABIP'd .438 on the day thanks to line drives and the occasional deep fly. It was never particularly close:
The Rays were down to 25% chance to win by their half of the 3rd and never mounted a significant challenge thereafter.
*I used AB+BB for PA, so OBP will probably be overstated by a bit.
**I ran a quick regression from fangraphs leaderboard in '08 w/ OPS and wOBA. They correlate extremely well (r = .95). The trend line gave me wOBA = .351*OPS + .072.
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Of all the perfomances today
I am most happy with B.A. 3 hits today. Let’s never see Owens start a game ever again.
my president is white.
Batting .273 with OBP of .429
Replacing "Chicago Tough" with "Cuban Pride"
He was hitting .200 or so before the game.
They were taking batting practice today. I could’ve hit Cormier. Let’s wait and see.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
your right
0-5 would have been better.
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
It was not a commentary on JO.
It was a commentary on heaping effusive praise on BA. He’s still the tallest midget in the circus.
And you’re just pissed because you are going to cook PP’s for me until the Cubs win the World Series. BWAHAHAHAHA!
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Yeah we'll see - To Date:
Contreras value wins .1/ dollars $.3 million
Colon value wins .3 / dollars $1.3 mill
Penny (-.02) / $(-.9) million
uh huh?
I’m shaking in my boots.
My commentary was aimed at BA and when your wrong about his OPS you will eat that crow too!
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
It's a long season, and we've seen Colon's best shot.
Smoltz ain’t even in yet. I’m sanguine.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Even so - the rate of walks this season has been impressive
his OBP was around .400 even before the game. He’s made adjustments. Not saying he’s superstar – I’m just glad to see his defense in CF – and he seems to be much more mature in his PAs… now lets hope that lasts
Replacing "Chicago Tough" with "Cuban Pride"
Rangers tied it up
5 to 5
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"

sorry for the big picture but its pretty funny, right?
thecip is now dead inside.
by thecip on Apr 19, 2009 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Is that Elton John?
my president is white.
by JoeCoolMan24 on Apr 19, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
It should be 4 "G"'s.
G-G-G-Gavin and the Jets.
Effin’ kids.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
I'm still standing
I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.
terrifying
"2 years ago when I looked into my baseball magazine I saw the name Lars Anderson. I just thoguht, another draft pick that might not do anything. Also I though here might be the next Albert Pujols." -dasox313
fail
It's like he's a cyborg sent from the future to draw 22 walks a season or something.
by omnipotent grab on Apr 19, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
english teeth
I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.
I can only imagine what must be in the pictures Farnsworth has of Hillman.
Hint: Unless they involve an SS uniform, a tub of Crisco and the entire small mammals section of the Kansas City Zoo, it’s just not worth it, Trey.
by The Actual El Guapo on Apr 19, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Sox 1/2 game lead for the wild card.
Just saying.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
Rangers
Rangers rally to beat KC. We are tied for first!
Nice thread title, Colin.
"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08
picture = 1000 words
thecip is now dead inside.
by thecip on Apr 19, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
that's the only thing really worth talking about in this game
Garza sucked and it was over.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
Especially since I was listening to Benny on the war home from dinner!
The timing is perfect.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
Jeez. "way", and in reply to Bally.
I Sux, I quit.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
Which might win the whole f*CKing thing!
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on Apr 20, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions

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