Eduardo Escobar is hitting .337 (86 at-bats). Oswaldo Arcia had another good day. So did Josmil Pinto.
Quick Thoughts on Mauer at First
Last year Mauer hit .324/.404/.476 in 113 games: 75 at catcher, 29 at DH, and 8 at first. Let's assume he does similar in 2014 but with 150 games all at first.
DRS rates Mauer's defense over a full year (unsure if that's 150 or 162 games) at +2 runs; UZR says +8 runs; TZL says +7 runs. I'm going to assume +5 runs.
Extrapolating things a bit to more games, but at first, gives the following rWAR figures.
| Year | G | PA | Rbat | Rbaser | Rdp | Rfield | Rpos | RAA | WAA | Rrep | RAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 113 | 508 | 26 | -1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 34 | 3.8 | 17 | 51 | 5.4 |
| 2014 | 150 | 654 | 34 | -1 | 0 | 5 | -12 | 26 | 2.9 | 22 | 48 | 5.3 |
Almost exactly the same. A large part of that is due to many more plate appearances. I don't know how much his defense will improve at first given experience. DRS really liked him this year, but UZR didn't. If instead he averages +10 runs at first, that's bordering on a six-win season.
Australian Audit: Games of 11/9
A pair of complete games in Adelaide. Bases-loaded doubles in two of the three games.
Mexican Matchups: Games of 11/9
Gracious hosts in all four games. Navojoa plays Twins Baseball in the worst way. If you hit two home runs, have you committed Burgamy?
Puerto Rican Publication: Games of 11/9
Twins pitchers make the most of limited opportunities. Aaron Bates drives in the winner for Caguas. The old bases-loaded base on balls wins it for Mayaguez.
Veterans Day: a brief remembrance
This basement started out as mostly a baseball thing. We do a lot of other stuff now, but it's nice to tie the room together occasionally. With that, I give you this link: Baseball in Wartime.
Baseball in Wartime is dedicated to preserving the memories of all baseball players (major league, negro league, minor league, semi-pro, college, amateur and high school), who served with the military between 1940 and 1946.
Dominican League: Games of 11/9
A walk-off sacrifice fly in Escogido. A two-run sixth carries Aguilas. A pair of big early innings take care of things for Cibao.
November 11, 2013: Make a Wish!
...'cause...11/11.
Happy Birthday–November 11
Joe Battin (1853)
Freddy Parent (1875)
Rabbit Maranville (1891)
Al Schacht (1892)
Pie Traynor (1898)
Hal Trosky (1912)
George Case (1915)
Ike Delock (1929)
Ron Musselman (1954)
John Hobbs (1955)
Cory Snyder (1962)
Roberto Hernandez (1964)
Damion Easley (1969)
Jason Grilli (1976)
Al Schacht played in the majors for three years, but was better known as "The Clown Prince of Baseball".
On this Veterans' Day, we would like to thank all current and former members of the military for their service, especially those who are part of the wgom.
Nick Waterhouse – Is That Clear
httpv://youtu.be/UygTqIAPvl4
I was planning on having a 'Theme Week' but I couldnt decide on a theme so its going to be random songs I've liked.
I discovered this artist when Amazon was giving this song away for free. i was instantly hooks because saxophone and guitars are right in my wheelhouse. Enjoy. ~ dw
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