Posted by burnsy483 on 5/28/2014 12:55:00 PM (view original):
Posted by MikeT23 on 5/28/2014 12:42:00 PM (view original):
Posted by burnsy483 on 5/28/2014 12:29:00 PM (view original):
Posted by bad_luck on 5/28/2014 12:25:00 PM (view original):
Posted by burnsy483 on 5/28/2014 12:21:00 PM (view original):
I think the problem with arguing that a strikeout is the same as every other out, and why a lot of people have a problem with it, is that it may come across as if there's no difference between these 2 TVs:
1) Strikeout
2) Ball in play
Strikeouts are bad. It gives you next to no chance of getting on base. Hit the ball.
Out in play =/= ball in play.
That's correct. I'm just telling you how the argument can come across when you say that. Putting the ball in play is a good thing, it's much better than not putting the ball in play. As tec said, it's harder to get mad at the guy who hit the ball hard right at someone than the guy who strikes out.
BABIP sez 30% of all balls in play are hits.
How many strikeouts become hits?
Are you arguing with me? I think we're agreeing on this particular point.
I don't think I am. But I can't read BL's responses unless they're quoted.
He seems to be arguing that balls in plays have to be outs in order for an argument to be made.
30% of the time, they are not outs.