| Re: Here Tom
Most players's numbers go down in innings 7-9, especially good hitters, because thats when they start facing specialty relievers (closers, set-up men, lefty/righty specialists, etc.)
Looking separately at Innings 1-3, 4-6, and 7-9...David Ortiz's BA, OBP, and SLG all are their lowest in innings 7-9.
Same with Reggie Jackson. Same with Manny Ramirez. Same with Ken Griffey Jr.
That's 4 guys I randomly selected and ALL 4 had lower BA/OBP/SLG in innings 7-9
Anybody who says they'd rather have Eckstein than A-Rod doesnt know anything about baseball |