02-08-2009, 08:26 PM
<!--quoteo(post=16742:date=Feb 8 2009, 03:19 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Feb 8 2009, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->So, to those who believe the idea of being clutch is a myth, let's say we have 2 players:
Player A:
.280/.350/.875 full season.
.333/.400/1.200 with RISP
Player B:
.300/.375/.900 full season
.265/.340/.750 with RISP
You're telling me that there's no proof that player A is more clutch than player B? Do situational stats mean nothing? I'm sorry, but it does matter, and lack of clutch hitting is magnified in playoff situations when the quality of pitching is higher and stress can be unbearable for some players, A-Roid and Alf included. I've watched enough baseball over my lifetime to know this, and the stats do nothing to disprove this notion.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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Player A:
.280/.350/.875 full season.
.333/.400/1.200 with RISP
Player B:
.300/.375/.900 full season
.265/.340/.750 with RISP
You're telling me that there's no proof that player A is more clutch than player B? Do situational stats mean nothing? I'm sorry, but it does matter, and lack of clutch hitting is magnified in playoff situations when the quality of pitching is higher and stress can be unbearable for some players, A-Roid and Alf included. I've watched enough baseball over my lifetime to know this, and the stats do nothing to disprove this notion.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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