Dodgers Find It Hard To Drive In Runners In Scoring Position When There Aren't Any
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 12:35 PM PDT
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PrintAs we wait to see whether or not the Dodgers sign Zach Lee and/or Kevin Gausman, the Dodgers have a major league game to play, as they finish out their four-game series in Atlanta.
The Dodgers have scored a grand total of three runs in the first three games of this series. The runs came as the result of two double plays and a sacrifice fly. They have no hits in 16 at-bats with runners in scoring position. Of course, batting average with runners in scoring position is the go-to stat when a team is struggling offensively, but it goes deeper than that.
The other problem of the Dodger offense is that they aren't getting anybody in scoring position in the first place. In addition to their 16 at-bats with RISP in Atlanta this weekend, they have an intentional walk and a sacrifice bunt, giving them a total of 18 plate appearances, or an average of six per game. The National League average this season has been 10.4 plate appearances per game with runners in scoring position, so the Dodgers are not only failing with runners in scoring position but they aren't getting nearly enough opportunities in the first place.
If we look at the numbers since the All-Star break, it's even worse:
| 2010 Dodgers With Runners In Scoring Position | |||||
| Split | Gms | PA/Gm | BA/OBP/SLG | OPS | Runs/Gm |
| Pre All-Star Break | 88 | 11.3 | .279/.364/.455 | .818 | 4.81 |
| Post All-Star Break | 30 | 9.3 | .226/.330/.301 | .631 | 3.10 |
Chad Billingsley gets the call for the Dodgers, hoping to continue his streak of 74 1/3 innings without allowing a home run. Since returning from the disabled list on June 28, Billingsley is 3-3 with a 3.02 ERA in nine starts despite a declining strikeout rate. In 13 starts prior to his stint on the DL, Billingsley struck out 20.7% of his batters faced, with a 2.56 strikeout-to-walk ratio. In his nine starts since, he has struck out 16.3% of his batters faced, with a 1.86 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Tommy Hanson pitches for the Braves, but he might as well be an honorary Dodger. He has allowed two earned runs or fewer in seven of his last eight starts, with a 1.76 ERA during that span. Yet his record is just 1-3 in those eight starts, and the Braves have lost five of his last six outings. Atlanta has scored 26 runs in his last eight starts, an average of 3.25 per game.
On this date 22 years ago, the Dodgers, who were two and a half games up on the Astros in the NL West, traded talented but mercurial slugger Pedro Guerrero, arguably the best hitter in LA Dodger history, to the Cardinals for National League ERA leader John Tudor. Tudor went 4-3 with a 2.41 ERA down the stretch for the Dodgers, then allowed four runs in five innings in his one NLCS start. Tudor started Game 3 of the World Series, and retired the first four batters, but badly injured his elbow and had to depart. He missed almost all of 1989, and retired one year later, with the Cardinals.
UPDATE: The Dodgers have signed 11th rounder Joc Pederson, an outfielder from Palo Alto who had committed to USC, per Jim Callis of Baseball America. Pederson got $600,000, roughly four times the recommended slot. Pederson's father Stu was also an outfielder who was drafted by the Dodgers, in the 9th round in 1981. The elder Pederson appeared in eight games for the Dodgers in 1985, going hitless in four at-bats, but he did have a sacrifice fly in game number 160.
Lineups
| Dodgers | Braves | |||
| LF | Podsednik |
2B | Infante | |
| 2B | Theriot | RF | Heyward | |
| RF | Ethier | SS | Gonzalez |
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| 1B | Loney | 1B | McCann | |
| 3B | Blake | C | Glaus | |
| CF | Kemp |
3B | Conrad | |
| SS | Carroll | CF | Ankiel |
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| C | Ausmus | LF | Cabrera | |
| P | Billingsley | P | Hanson |
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Get your guesses in for Xeifrank's game simulation here.
Game Time: 4:10 p.m.
TV: KCAL
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how about a reverse jinx?
the Dodgers haven’t hit two grand slams in a game since…..
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Good idea…“the Dodgers haven’t had a 20 game winning streak since…”
by KellyStephen on Aug 16, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Good idea…“the Dodgers haven’t had a 20 game winning streak since…”
by KellyStephen on Aug 16, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Have you heard something or is this just opinion?
by silverwidow on Aug 16, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Have you heard something or is this just opinion?
by silverwidow on Aug 16, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
heard nothing
i just dont want my hopes to get up and all and then boom, the usual mccourts strike
by matthewmafa on Aug 16, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Rumors have it that
he is going to be offered over 2.3M. That is 1M over slot.
It’s not the McCourts fault if he doesnt sign. Unless he is offered significantly less
everyone knew he wanted 3 million plus..
so just cause its 1 million overslot, it doesnt mean that much or as much as it seems to
by matthewmafa on Aug 16, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
no that is not the dodgers fault
then its him… but idk if mccourt will go that high
by matthewmafa on Aug 16, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Well if he tells you before hand that it’s gonna take more than 3.1 million, and you offer 3.1 million, kinda our fault.
by regfairfield on Aug 16, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Dodgers lineup
per Jon Weisman:
Podsednik LF
Theriot 2B
Ethier RF
Loney 1B
Blake 3B
Kemp CF
Carroll SS
Ausmus C
Billingsley P
I’m starting to get irrationally angry every day I see Ethier and Loney back to back in the lineup.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
dont get your hopes up
cause if he doesnt sign, you will be crushed… but if you expect him not to sign and he signs, you will be very happy
by matthewmafa on Aug 16, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I won't be crushed either way
It’s an 18 yr old. I would rather he play for the Dodgers than LSU bc I’m an Arkansas fan and I know with all the players the baseball team lost, he will be in the rotation this year.
I picture you getting over the Zach Lee non-signing news rather quickly.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I really don't give a fuck either way
I wish he would sign more than play at LSU. At least we have a chance to hurt him if he plays football.
:)
Yep, here's the tweet from Callis
@jimcallisBA #Dodgers sign 11th-rder Joc Pederson for $600,000: http://ht.ly/2qmJG #mlbdraft
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I don’t know who Callis is, but there’s also a few from Dylan Hernandez:
- Pederson’s father, Stu, played in the #Dodgers’ organization. less than a minute ago via web
- The #Dodgers will also set aside money for Pederson’s college education. 4 minutes ago via web
- The Dodgers have agreed to a $600,000 bonus with 11th-round pick Joc Pederson. The deal is pending a physical.
Per Dylan Hernandez
The #Dodgers will also set aside money for Pederson’s college education.
Pederson’s dad Stu was in the Dodgers org at one time (according to DH), so there’s your bloodlines
http://www.dingersblog.com
That's seriously great news from they way some people in here have talked about him
Any scouting reports on him?
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
MOKM had one at drafting.
http://www.memoriesofkevinmalone.com/2010/06/los-angeles-dodgers-select-joc-pederson.html
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Getting back to the Magic Mountain conversation, growing up, “Viper” was the ultimate “big kid” ride. I couldn’t wait until I was tall enough to ride that rollercoaster.
kids
Ninja was that for me. Wow that ride sucks today.
My first game http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN198604280.shtml
That and Backdraft (or whatever it's called) are the two rides I haven't been on at Six Flags
I think I’ve never been on Ninja because I’ve been told it’s just not worth it.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
I went last month
I went on viper four times because there were no lines.
The new “big kid” ride now is X2, that was a hellofa ride.
by Julio Nievas on Aug 16, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
It really caught me off guard. I didn’t think the rollercoaster was going to be that good, there was a point where I thought I was free falling head down.
i think they rebuilt the original
now it’s twice as EXXXXXXTREEEEEEEEMMEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
last time i was there
Goliath was the newest ride, Rode it with my dad, sat right in front. Good times.
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
That ride is awesome
and the line is never long.
The best ride in the park, though, is Goliath. That one never gets old. X2 is really fun…but i’m scared to death of it, lol.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
don't wanna answer the question
where is Zac Lee?
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
There has been no news Lee.
This will go down to the wire.
by Julio Nievas on Aug 16, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm sure it will
i was just making a joke.
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Is his first name really "Joc"?
While wondering that here is snippet of a comment section from
Anonymous said…
joc pederson is a genuine faggot. terrible kid. worse attitude than athletic ability, and that’s saying something. deserves to be on top 100 d-bags.
January 7, 2010 10:35 PM
joc peterson said…
this is joc and u are a d bag johny i know its you. get a life loser poopy head
January 11, 2010 4:56 PM
http://milbprospects.blogspot.com/2009/09/2010-top-150-prospects-version-1.html
On the Flip side
http://voice.paly.net/node/23020
Next Kirk Gibson
http://voice.paly.net/node/23020
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
fuckin Johny man
what a dick, always with his shit.
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
It is because of the one "n". He started out with two strikes against him
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
The “real” Joc spelled his last name peterson instead of pederson.
by Julio Nievas on Aug 16, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
HS players get panned a lot for attitude
and it’s almost entirely because they’re 17-year-olds
http://www.dingersblog.com
If we don't sign Lee
this will be the first draft in a long time where hitting seems to have been the focus over pitching.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
The Original Pederson
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pederst01.shtml
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I remember him
kind of like a Hoffman.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Strange Eh?
according to bref he was never in the cub organization. Maybe a failed image link
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
2012 Cy young Runner up
James MacDonald
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Didn't Ivdown tell you I'm evil?
your hatred only makes me stronger.
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Everyone should be starting to realize this, but no one ever listens to 4Down.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
just as planned
(some post that HBK pic please)
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
We don't trade our top picks "ever".
Miller
Martin
Withrow
Kershaw
Elbert/DeWitt/Orenduff
We just watch them suck unless they are Kershaw
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Nice
I’ve scrapped him from memory. he sucks to. and he’s a dick.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Well, techinically he was the 2nd pick that year, so your point stands :)
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
DeWitt is wearing whose uniform now?
And how did that happen? :-)
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
From Lazare of why practices will be closed to the media:
Told that there were going to be just a couple of individual drill periods. When asked if this concerns Zach Lee being or not being there, I received a no comment.
O…M…G
Really? A no comment is enough for an OMG?
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
what about reports that you're mentall unstable?
WHO THE FUCK SAID THAT!!!!!??
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
Lazare: Is this because of Zach Lee?
LSU coach: Look, I didn’t kill nobody, I didn’t rape nobody…
by PHAT JULIO on Aug 16, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It’s been a real hectic two days with this, for me anyway
by Julio Nievas on Aug 16, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
OK I have now reverted back to my first name and avatar. I enjoyed happy times with the original and hope it will continue through today.
Everybody passed on Hellickson, multiple times, in 2005.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Tampa really let him percolate
and I think it will pay off for them as they are going to get some incredibly productive years for minimal investment.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Who did we take over Pujols?
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
This will kill you
just keep in mind he was not drafted until the 13th round.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Jon Berry?
I knew about his prolific basketball career, but that’s amazing!
http://www.dingersblog.com
And that was our best draft during the Sheriff era
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
hah thats why I brought it up
Drafts can be such a crapshoot, especially in baseball.
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Yeah I had the same problem in 2007, they just couldn’t appreciate my slow but steady LF defense, with my below average to average arm, my mediocre contact skills, and my juan pierre-like power :D
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
I chose not to sign in 1994, and went to college instead.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
didn't he
go in like the 30 some round?
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Look who the Cardinals took over Pujols, too. They didn’t take him until the 13th round (plus they had two extra supplementals) – he was actually their 15th pick, 402nd overall. The Dodgers (and everyone else) had at least 12 chances to draft Pujols before the Cards chose him. 13 chances in the case of the Dodgers.
I like that he was not a number one….freaking awesome to see how the best player can come from nowhere.
by robotmadeofnails on Aug 16, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to see what length link will crash SB Nation
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
its dangerous to go alone!
take this.
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
You do know there is a hyperlink tool, right? :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Buzzkill
I’m now off for two hours of accounting meetings. If I survive I’ll be back.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
They kicked me out five minutes in
IS guys make Accountants nervous.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Somebody please show Phil the directions to tinyurl.com!
by KellyStephen on Aug 16, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I gave him directions to hugeurl
thats the same thing right?
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Everyone has moved on to bit.ly these days (or others) :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
If I ever resume that LA Dodger baseball card project, Stu will be one of the toughest ones to acquire.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
BTW…did you see the cards our uncle gave Bart’s boys when they were out here last month? A Koufax, Drysdale, Robinson amont the 8.
by KellyStephen on Aug 16, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
What a waste!
They aren’t even Dodger fans! I call shenanigans :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I was going to steal them but even I’m not that much of an ass.
by KellyStephen on Aug 16, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
You should have told me
I would have taken them :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
You would have also added that I took a Honus Wagner card as well. :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
All-time transactions
Baseball cards: advantage Eric
Tom Petty, Hard Promises for blank cassette tape: advantage Greg
Even Stephen
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I know it's early still for this draft class
But I wonder who has had the most successful draft so far with the players that have signed and already started playing. Many of the players who have signed for the Dodgers have been doing very well so far, but I’d be interested to see how other drafts are going for other teams.
If I get bored enough I may go through baseball-reference.com for this draft class and find out how well some of the players have been doing.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
In 2006 our only successful players post draft were Kershaw and someone named Matt Berezay.
A two month sample for guys in Ogden doesn’t mean much.
by regfairfield on Aug 16, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not looking at their stats for real long term success
Just to see how well the drafts have gone in a SSS for each team.
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
If you want to do it, more power to you, but it seems like a lot of effort for no real gain.
by regfairfield on Aug 16, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like something I would do and the result of something I would do
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
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Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Subect Line
Yeah, verizon online is a bunch of bastards, lol.
I could help you out further, but the way it works is that it’s kinda scattered with coverage, so I’d need your address to check and see if you qualify for services.
If you do qualify, you’ll likely qualify for either:
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"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
Might as well go to a maternity ward and try to pick the future incomes. :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you could do a pretty good job
just using their sex and race. The world is so cruel sometimes.
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Couldn’t looking up the records of Ogden and AZL give you a really rough look for how the Dodgers draft stacks up against others.
by Michael White on Aug 16, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
How many guys on Ogden were drafted this year? Quick glance says not a lot.
by regfairfield on Aug 16, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
No
it will all be age relative. As Reg said this is a futile effort.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I ask again what kind of 1st name is "Joc"
was his dad a fan of Walt Jocketty?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Maybe a bad typewriter
Meant to be Joe, but the horizontal bar didn’t show through
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
He's young enough that typewriters were already passe but
I like the effort.
I was just explaining to a co-worker that IBM laughed at the thought of a PC on every desk in 1980.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
A fan of this guy but can't spell?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
by underdog on Aug 16, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is that the cook from Alice?
My first game http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN198604280.shtml
Cousteau was the size of one of Tayback's legs
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Things I learned today
1) Linda Lavin is still alive
2) The kid who played her son was the real-life brother of Jo from Facts of Life.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
hey underdog
Caught Tebow’s debut last night. Nice rushing TD, but didn’t like the way he was carrying the ball.
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Cool
yeah i just got to see the highlights, will watch the game when it’s rerun on NFLN tomorrow night. Yeah heard mixed things about TT. But that’s expected imho. He has a ways to go but obviously the talents and head are there. His mechanics are gonna be work in progress for awhile… Anyway, Orton’s the main man in 2010.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
they say
he’s got a great work ethic and attitude. He made a good looking pass, but when he rushed in for that TD in the closing seconds he was not protecting the ball at all. I thought that was weird seeing as how he was known for that at FLA.
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I guarantee McDaniels will fixate on that goof, this week.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Haegar 2 IP 5 BB today
LOL
My first game http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN198604280.shtml
64 walks in 85 2/3 IP this year, combined on all levels. 6.72 BB/9
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
i know that's high but
don’t high walk rates and Knuckleballers go hand in hand?
by Tommy Blackjack on Aug 16, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure, but not that high if they want to be major leaguers
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Career walk rates
Hough 3.9
Wakefield 3.4
Wilhelm 3.1
Niekro 3.0
Candiotti 2.9
Wood 2.4
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Wakefield’s high in MLB was 5.3, and his minor league high was 5.0 at age 27
by Eric Stephen on Aug 16, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Every year that Juan Castro
has had at least a 46 OPS+ as a Dodger they made the playoffs.
My first game http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN198604280.shtml
I wonder if Zach Lee was at the LSU practice today...it would be so great if he wasn't
"Stop exploding you cowards!!!"
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