Aaron Rowand

[BridgeportHeather]

This year, Rowand really seems confident both on the field and at the plate. Defensively, he's using the warning track as an aid instead of slamming into the wall and has unbelievable range out there shagging down so many fly balls and not bumping into another fielder if they have called for the catch. On the flipside of defense, he's looking more patient at the plate and is hitting with more command. He definitely isn't the greatest in the league, but he's definitely suiting our needs out there in center field. Perhaps Ozzie has something to do with this...

[SoxFan1]

He can throw some leather. He's gonna win a GOld Glove or 5 in his career.

[SkokieSox]

I definitely like his defense, but there are people in other forums who believe he flat out sucks. I don't understand it. Even when it isn't pretty, he gets it done.

[Gene Honda Civic]

Low and away -- Stike one swinging

Low and away -- Strike two swinging

Low and away -- Strike Three swinging

 

I'm already tired of seeing the ablove pitch sequence to Aaron... Only he can stop them throwing him there though...

[SoxFanForever]

I don't really prefer his defense or arm...but hey, thats just me

[BrandoFan]

and has unbelievable range out there

 

Redbird, I agree with you that Aaron is an underrated fielder, but his range is definately not unbelievable.

 

840 OPS, good D and 20 steals in 25 att.

 

If we could get that from Aaron at 300K, Beltran who?

[southsider2k5]

Redbird, I agree with you that Aaron is an underrated fielder, but his range is definately not unbelievable. 

 

 

 

If we could get that from Aaron at 300K, Beltran who?

His range is greatly helped by his instincts. He follows and understands the game well, which gets him great jumps on the ball.

[Cali]

A. Rowand bats fror T. Perez

A. Rowand Strikes out swinging.

 

SHOCKING

 

:puke

[Gene Honda Civic]

Low and away -- Stike one swinging

Low and away -- Strike two swinging

Low and away -- Strike Three swinging

 

I'm already tired of seeing the ablove pitch sequence to Aaron... Only he can stop them throwing him there though...

Aarons lone AB today....

 

• pitch 1 - Ball -- Up and out of the zone.

   

   

   

• Pitch 2 - Low and away -- Stike one swinging

   

   

   

• Pitch 3 - Low and away -- Strike two swinging

   

   

   

• Pitch 4 - Low and away -- Strike Three swinging

[SoxFanForever]

Rowand can not hit the way he is approaching the game right now. If he keeps it up I will be more than glad to see Reed out there in about 3-4 weeks.

[BrandoFan]

Aarons lone AB today....

 

I am sick of this term already, but 'pitch selection' IS by far the number one hitting attribute; it seems like Frank is the only Sox who works the pitcher, manages the zone and swings at hittable pitches these days.

 

For shame.

[DBAHO]

 

I am sick of this term already, but 'pitch selection' IS by far the number one hitting attribute; it seems like Frank is the only Sox who works the pitcher, manages the zone and swings at hittable pitches these days.

 

For shame.

Yeah exactly rite, our hitters need to learn the art of patience. Maggs finally did in the 8th, gettin a walk, and then Frank swung at the 1st pitch he saw ending the inning. But Frank got a hit and 2 walks today, so he's the last person we should blame.

[TLAK]

His range is greatly helped by his instincts.  He follows and understands the game well, which gets him great jumps on the ball.

The more you watch Aaron, the more he grows on you. When you see most players day after day their warts come out, with Aaron, his skills come out. He just gets it done, day after day. He is just so unspectacular, so un-hot-dog that the X-sports set doesn't appreciate him. I don't understand why, he's a X-sportster himself. But thats OK, there are lots of things I don't understand, but I do understand running down balls and Aaron is the best we've had since Cameron.

[BrandoFan]

Yeah exactly rite, our hitters need to learn the art of patience. Maggs finally did in the 8th, gettin a walk, and then Frank swung at the 1st pitch he saw ending the inning. But Frank got a hit and 2 walks today, so he's the last person we should blame.

Frank hit a vicious line-drive right at an infielder; no shame in that.

 

Pitch selection is not = to taking pitches for the sake of taking.

 

But swinging at slider foot outside and sinkers 6 inches in and low is even WORSE.

[Soxfest]

AR is a 4th OF at best, I am so sick of this guy he has never done anything.

[Gene Honda Civic]

AR is a 4th OF at best, I am so sick of this guy he has never done anything.

 

Aaron's Numbers post -allstar game last season.

 

 

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		G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Post All-Star		45	46	10	17	2	0	3	10	2	6	0	0	.370	.388	.609	.996

[Soxfest]

Aaron's Numbers post -allstar game last season.

 

 

   

   

 

		G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Post All-Star		45	46	10	17	2	0	3	10	2	6	0	0	.370	.388	.609	.996

Yes and he finished hitting.256 for yr so what.

[SoxFanForever]

Yes and he finished hitting.256 for yr so what.

Agreed, I would still rather have Everett out there myself.

[zach23]

Agreed, I would still rather have Everett out there myself.

So you would have given Everett $9 million - $10 million to play CF this year?

[SoxFanForever]

So you would have given Everett $9 million - $10 million to play CF this year?

No, but I would prefer him over Aaron. I would also prefer Reed and a number of other people over him.

[Gene Honda Civic]

Yes and he finished hitting.256 for yr so what.

 

So here's his career stat's from batting in the #2 slot -- Maybe he's being used wrong..

 

By Batting Order	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	HBP	SO	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Batting #2	177	32	61	7	2	5	27	14	5	22	3	0	.345	.406	.492	.898

[zach23]

No, but I would prefer him over Aaron.  I would also prefer Reed and a number of other people over him.

But the only way to keep him was to offer him arbitration and pay him that much. So why even bring him up?

If Reed comes up and isn't ready and struggles like Ventura did when he was a rookie (0-42 slump) will you continue to back him?

[Soxfest]

So here's his career stat's from batting in the #2 slot -- Maybe he's being used wrong..

 

By Batting Order	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	HBP	SO	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Batting #2	177	32	61	7	2	5	27	14	5	22	3	0	.345	.406	.492	.898

At this point they need to do something because his rope is getting shorter by the day.

[CWSGuy406]

 

I am sick of this term already, but 'pitch selection' IS by far the number one hitting attribute; it seems like Frank is the only Sox who works the pitcher, manages the zone and swings at hittable pitches these days.

 

For shame.

Agreed. Paul Abbot in no way has good stuff, and he definitely doesn't have the best control. I guarantee if our Sox took some more pitches, not go up there and hack at the first pitch, it's a different game....

[zach23]

No, but I would prefer him over Aaron.  I would also prefer Reed and a number of other people over him.

Would you dump a CF that had these career stats after his first 3 seasons?

 

G - 106

AB - 359

H - 88

HR - 14

RBI - 60

AVG - .245

SB - 7