Huhnske

by R.J. Anderson on Sep 16, 2008 1:32 PM EDT

I figured there would be something to suggest Hinske has hit the mean following a huge regression to his numbers that were a bit high earlier this season. There is, yet the numbers are suggesting Hinske is unlucky overall. A .266 BABIP is met with 20.3 percent line drives, you would expect a BABIP closer to the .320 range. Plus he's only hitting slightly more homeruns and flyballs than in previous seasons and not striking out as much.

So here's the thing; I don't truly think he's going to progress forward this season, yet I'm not sure we shouldn't try to let him, at least not until I remember that Justin Ruggiano, Fernando Perez, and Dan Johnson are sitting around talking about robots and stuff.

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Robots?

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by Mound Visit on Sep 16, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions

You Reply Failed

My comment has nothing to do with greek mythology.

by kericr on Sep 16, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

It wasn't supposed to be a reply idk why i clicked it. in other news

by Acadien on Sep 16, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Always a great chart

But it only uses one stat.

by kericr on Sep 16, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah except Hinske > Crawford

He may not have CC’s hitting, fielding or baserunning ability, but his Gritt factor is off the charts.

by steve-o1285 on Sep 16, 2008 1:43 PM EDT reply actions

OMG he is so gritty

I love his beard and how he swears when he strikes out. With an OF of him, Gomer, and bearded Ruggs it is a wonder how balls fall in. We should call that the Sandpaper Outfield.

On a side note can we officially start calling Fernie, Silky Slim?

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 16, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

yea, Hinske is so gritty that Friedman will file a tampering claim against Ed Wade and the Astros and still be able to win without any evidence.

9 = 8

by walkoffwalk on Sep 16, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm out of superlatives for "gritty"

by Acadien on Sep 16, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

It's the best because at least 12 other stats are used to come up with it.

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Sep 16, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

12 grit stats?

Number of hairs on the chin
Number of times your head bounces up and down when you run
Number of swears used during a game
People per game blinded by the whiteness of your skin
Amount of electric guitar used in your entrance music
Amount of dirt on your uniform when the game is complete
Distance run beyond 1B on a groundout
Number of smiles per game
Distance between strides (shorter is better of course)
Amount of pine tar on your helmet
% of socks that can be seen
Brawlfense multiplier

by steve-o1285 on Sep 16, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

I always thought that to determine grit...

you took the amount of smokeless tobacco (grams) per 9 and divided it by 100 less the absolute value of that person’s melanin. That gives you grit factor.

(Smokeless Tobacco/9)/(100- I Melanin I)= Grit Factor

Boom. Outta Here.

by Ryan Gilliss on Sep 16, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

It depends...

Do gritty players have to care? If they do, then they must adhere to the tobacco free Florida guidelines.

by steve-o1285 on Sep 16, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Sometimes they just pretend to care....

I’m looking right at you Scott Kazmir.

Boom. Outta Here.

by Ryan Gilliss on Sep 16, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Gritty players don't have to chew, but they dont decide based on tobacco free florida. If thats why you do it, your not gritty.

by Acadien on Sep 16, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

You have this down to such a science it's scary.

by kericr on Sep 16, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I was a gritty player in high school

by steve-o1285 on Sep 17, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions

I like how more half of the comments deal with the Furby post.

Success, I suppose.

by R.J. Anderson on Sep 16, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions

Welcome to the world of half-serious blogging

The stuff you least suspect will get the most reaction

by ReasonableDoubt on Sep 16, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

When is Upton going to get off his lazy ass and play?

by bigcheese on Sep 16, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, what a pansy, torn labrum and strained quad and he gets told to sit a few games?

Anyone else would be playing with that.

by R.J. Anderson on Sep 16, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions

theres no such thing as a labrum, you can't bullshit me Joe Maddon

by Acadien on Sep 16, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

And upon further account inspection it all makes sense.

by R.J. Anderson on Sep 16, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't truly think he's going to progress forward this season, yet I'm not sure we shouldn't try to let him, at least not until I remember...

Negative overload.

by PSmith7 on Sep 16, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions

You're hurting my head RJ. Hinske should not play. Except he is again today.

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Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Sep 16, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions

This.

*Speaking of Maddon, he sported a new mohawk of his own today, joining about a half a dozen Rays with the same haircut. Maddon had it cut last night in the name of “unity.” -Lancaster

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Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Sep 16, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions