12-17-2008, 11:21 AM
<!--quoteo(post=5404:date=Dec 17 2008, 10:11 AM:name=BT)-->QUOTE (BT @ Dec 17 2008, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Look, I think we can all agree on the uneducated swine thing, right? But I do have one counterpoint. Part of the reason the Cubs pitchers like Zambrano have such a hard time going deep into games is because they are strikeout pitchers, and if nothing else, striking out a guy take 3 pitches at the minimum. So as far as stretching an opposing hitter, striking out is actually more valuable than grounding out on the first pitch. I'm not saying striking out is a PLUS, but if we are really going to parse Dunn's at bats to this degree, it does at least accomplish SOMETHING.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That's a good point. On the other hand though, Dunn doesn't swing for contact, he swings for power. Therefor, when he's in a two strike count, he's more likely to swing and miss then swing and foul off a pitch and extend the AB.
It may be a moot point because of the amount of walks he takes though.
That's a good point. On the other hand though, Dunn doesn't swing for contact, he swings for power. Therefor, when he's in a two strike count, he's more likely to swing and miss then swing and foul off a pitch and extend the AB.
It may be a moot point because of the amount of walks he takes though.