Comments on: Mark Trumbo’s power matched only by his out-making ability http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: deepstblu http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/comment-page-1/#comment-175243 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:05:48 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=76969#comment-175243 For some reason this reminds me of Russell Branyan’s brief tenure as a Phillie in 2007. Nine plate appearances; six strikeouts, two hits (both home runs) and one other out. A .222 OBP, .889 slugging and .000 BABIP. Small sample sizes can be fun sometimes.

]]> By: cosanostra71 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/comment-page-1/#comment-175242 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:58:21 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=76969#comment-175242 I personally like Trumbo. He’s a good defensive player, and he really only needs to learn more patience at the plate to become a pretty damn good offensive player. 30 HRs as a rookie is very impressive and I think he can improve.

I do wish the Angels would start focus on OBP more though. The last few years they have trended towards players with lower OBP than in the past. They either need to pick up some players that can get on base more or they need to bring in someone to help the guys they already have get better at it. It’s a big reason why they have so much trouble with multi-run innings.

]]> By: purnellmeagrejr http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/comment-page-1/#comment-175227 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:47:05 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=76969#comment-175227 I couldn’t get this story out of my mind…the more I thought about it the more I realized MLB only rewards a certain type of performance – e.g. The Cy Young Award for best pitcher.
This practice neglects the finely calibrated performances of athletes who have a very specific skill – in this instance hitting home runs and making outs. I suggest that MLB add the Dave Kingman award for the most all or nothing player in either league – with a special ring added if the player breaks the Cubs record for RBI ion a season.

]]> By: Phillies Homer http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/comment-page-1/#comment-175220 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:01:53 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=76969#comment-175220 Yea… but what does being a good kisser have to do with winning baseball games?

]]> By: purnellmeagrejr http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/comment-page-1/#comment-175196 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:06:00 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=76969#comment-175196 I was waiting for Kingman’s name as soon as I started the article.

]]> By: crispybasil http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/comment-page-1/#comment-175183 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:46:08 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=76969#comment-175183 A Mike Jacobs mention!

]]> By: pauleee http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/comment-page-1/#comment-175181 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:43:54 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=76969#comment-175181 To be fair, the hold team is exceptional at making outs. And just a game back of Texas. So far I think he’s filled in quite well for Morales. Better than expected.

]]> By: wvan10 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/comment-page-1/#comment-175174 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:33:16 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=76969#comment-175174 Only in Mark Reynolds’ wildest dreams. All Trumbo has to do is walk a little more. He is still a young hitter and a great glove as well.

]]> By: 5thbase http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/comment-page-1/#comment-175173 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:28:54 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=76969#comment-175173 If he has the potential to lead the world in errors then yes. Otherwise no.

]]> By: kopy http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/comment-page-1/#comment-175166 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:17:08 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=76969#comment-175166 Mark Trumbo is always is scoring position.

]]> By: sneschalmers http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/comment-page-1/#comment-175165 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:15:17 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=76969#comment-175165 The new Mark Reynolds?

]]> By: drmonkeyarmy http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/comment-page-1/#comment-175161 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:09:13 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=76969#comment-175161 Yeah, but what is his BA with RISP?

]]> By: churchoftheperpetuallyoutraged http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/comment-page-1/#comment-175147 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:57:16 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=76969#comment-175147 Dumb question Aaron, but did Blyleven then say something to the effect like “oops” or “well that was a dumb comment”?

]]> By: b7p19 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/05/mark-trumbos-power-matched-only-by-his-out-making-ability/comment-page-1/#comment-175134 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:49:21 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=76969#comment-175134 Who wants to see me whack some dingers?

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