12-07-2008, 11:30 PM
There's definitely certain RBI specialists though. When there's a runner on 3rd and less than 2 outs, they get the job done. Aramis, Manny, Ibanez, Zimmerman are going to be great RBI guys, regardless of their lineups. Again, Adam Dunn didn't hit a single sacrifice fly for years. There's a reason he doesn't have many RBI, Scarey's right. You've gotta put the ball in play to get runs in. It's also why I think Alf wouldn't be a huge RBI guy in the middle of the order. Like Coldneck said though, Howard drove in 146 RBI thanks to his lineup and park. Ibanez driving in 110 in a pitcher's park with a guy with a .322 obp hitting in front of him is pretty damn good.
Aramis man on 3rd, less than 2 outs: 34 at bats, 34 RBI
Ibanez man on 3rd, less than 2 outs: 36 at bats, 36 RBI
Dunn man on 3rd, less than 2 outs: 31 at bats, 21 RBI
Aramis man on 3rd, less than 2 outs: 34 at bats, 34 RBI
Ibanez man on 3rd, less than 2 outs: 36 at bats, 36 RBI
Dunn man on 3rd, less than 2 outs: 31 at bats, 21 RBI
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