08-06-2010, 04:12 PM
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Show me a Jeff Samardzija with a good ERA, and I'll show you a Jeff Samardzija with a fluky-low BABIP (.231, in this case).<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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I think this is why it would be beneficial to get info on his GB/FB ration which I believe is very good this year. BABIP is an awesome stat, but you need GB/FB and LD% to put it into context. Take Soto last year. He had an unusually low BABIP. That means nothing if he's just ground out to the shortstop 1 of every 5 ABs. But, he had a greater than normal LD% which usually would indicate that he was unlucky which he's showing this year that was probably true.
I'm not saying you're wrong about Samardzija Coach. Believe me, I'm not on the bandwagon. I just don't see any reason not to give him some starts in the majors.
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Show me a Jeff Samardzija with a good ERA, and I'll show you a Jeff Samardzija with a fluky-low BABIP (.231, in this case).<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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I think this is why it would be beneficial to get info on his GB/FB ration which I believe is very good this year. BABIP is an awesome stat, but you need GB/FB and LD% to put it into context. Take Soto last year. He had an unusually low BABIP. That means nothing if he's just ground out to the shortstop 1 of every 5 ABs. But, he had a greater than normal LD% which usually would indicate that he was unlucky which he's showing this year that was probably true.
I'm not saying you're wrong about Samardzija Coach. Believe me, I'm not on the bandwagon. I just don't see any reason not to give him some starts in the majors.