Leading the League
Sure, it's "convenient" that I picked today to point this out. Fortunately, that doesn't make what you're about to see any less real.
American Leauge Leaders, Batting Average
| Name | Avg | Obp | Slg |
| Joe Mauer | .331 | .404 | .414 |
| Kevin Youkilis | .328 | .394 | .598 |
| Josh Hamilton | .321 | .370 | .599 |
| Milton Bradley | .319 | .428 | .569 |
| Mark Grudzielanek | .316 | .376 | .390 |
| Casey Kotchman | .316 | .368 | .494 |
Sure, I'm making myself "one of those guys" by celebrating batting average a little bit here. Today: don't care. Joe Mauer is leading the American League.
I love saying that.
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No apologies are needed.
Look at his OBP. .404
Sure, he isn’t driving the ball in the gaps or down the lines, and certainly not out of the park, but if he’s leading the league in hitting and top ten in OBP, that’s a day’s work…
for a number 2 hitter!
BTW, total bases: Gomez second and Young right there as well. We forget, how old is Mauer? Is he 25 yet?
Gomez, Young, Mauer and Morneau. That’s a young core that’s going to get better.
by Old Twins Cap on May 21, 2008 9:37 AM EDT 0 recs
How could you!?
Must be drinking the Kool Aid instead of tea today.
Just channeling neide there. (shiver)
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on May 21, 2008 1:06 PM EDT 0 recs
Yeah, seriously. Mauer is one of the worst #3 hitters in the league.
by neide on
May 23, 2008 10:22 AM EDT
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I'd just like to thank Victor Martinez....
..for hitting .212 in May (after hitting .366 in March/April). Joe couldn’t have done it without you.
Also – geez, how about Milton Bradley? .997 OPS?
by Jon Marthaler on May 21, 2008 2:38 PM EDT 0 recs
I know, right...
Three things on this list that make me raise an eyebrow. In order…
1. Grudzielanek? Really?
2. Mauer’s still only slugging just over .400…not worrisome, just a lower than I’d expect.
3. Bradley’s outstanding start. Seriously, incredible.
by Jesse on
May 21, 2008 2:48 PM EDT
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before
before this Rangers series, I didnt think Milton Bradley was still in the league
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on
May 21, 2008 2:51 PM EDT
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Nothing
Nothing wrong with a great BA and OBP. Especially from your catcher…
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
by AdamOnFirst on May 21, 2008 3:24 PM EDT 0 recs
Not to mention...
Mauer is now at a 3.41 RZA and 7.34 GZA! He is truly saying with his play that Wu-Tang truly is forever.
by mbennett on May 21, 2008 3:48 PM EDT 0 recs
oh
oh right. I did read that! hahaa
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on
May 21, 2008 4:52 PM EDT
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I hate when people knock Mauer for not hitting homeruns or always getting singles. The dude gets on base a lot and gives the team chances to score runs.
"Don't take anything for granted, because tomorrow is not promised to any of us."
by Twins Territory on May 21, 2008 8:14 PM EDT 0 recs













