Diamondbacks Bullpen

xjwheelr · AA Prospect Joined: 11 Sep 2006 Posts: 47

I know this has been addressed previously in a few different forms, but I still feel like everytime I think about my ideal lineup for next year, Stephen Drew is the hardest one to place. I think he would be a very good leadoff hitter, and probably better than any other option at leadoff right now. But it seems like such a waste with his power potential and ability to drive in runs (I loved watching him clear the bases with triples and doubles last year). From what I've heard though, especially with Byrnes supposedly batting cleanup *barf*, Young might be the frontrunner at this point for leadoff. I also think Young should play further down in the order, for the same reasons as Drew.

In light of the recent Orlando Hudson poll, if the concensus is that he will likely be a better hitter next year (if only slightly better), why not consider him for leadoff? I know a lot of people here are against the idea, but why not, if he can get on base with consistency? It would free up spots further down in the order for Drew and Young (not that Melvin would bat Drew leadoff anyway).

I see Stephen Drew as an ideal 3 or 5 hitter, and I'd like to see him in an RBI spot if possible. But for the time being, is he our best option?

shoewizard · Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:50 pm Post subject:

Baseball Prospectus has a stat based on RBI Opportunites that simply tabulates the percentage of runners on base that a player drove in.

They call it OBI%, or "Others Batted In" (THe totals don't include the RBI you get for driving yourself in with a homerun)

This is a better stat than Batting Avg W/ RISP

DBacks with minimum 150 Plate Appearances in 2006.

nystro · A-Ball Kid Joined: 05 Oct 2006 Posts: 22 Location: Tempe

dirtygary · Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:44 pm Post subject:

I think Drew would be best at the 2 or 6.

He seems like the guy to go the other way on a hit/run, or to move the runner over, or keep a rally going by continuing a string of extra base hits.
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matt · Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:54 pm Post subject:

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shoewizard · Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 8:36 am Post subject:

Dangerfield · Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:49 am Post subject:

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/stats/individual_player_splits.jsp?c_id=ari&playerID=452220&sitSplit1=All&statType=1&statSet=1&splitSet=2

He was actually really effective with 1-2nd, .438, in total .235 w/risp. Now also take into account, how many of those chances came down in the line-up??? because he has more bb's with risp, than in other ab's, leading me to believe he was pitched around. I'd stick him in the proverbial 2-hole and smile, for a variety of reasons.
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Dangerfield · Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:11 am Post subject:

The line-up next year
O-dog
Drew
CoJack
CQ
Triple Crown
ROY
Byrnes
Snyder
Cy
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Dangerfield · Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:21 am Post subject:

Anyone want to take a shot, at why I wouldn't do the right left split with Cojack, CQ, and Triple Crown?
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levski · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1763

as long as drew is in the lineup for 150 games, does anyone care where he bats?