ScootsMcGoots Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Some positive things coming from the Sox so far. Here are their Spring Stats according to MLB.com as of the games on March 10th. OFFENSE: AVG: .291 (8th MLB/4th AL) HR: 16 (2nd MLB/ 2nd AL) Doubles: 23 (T5th MLB/3rd AL) Runs: 53 (11th MLB/ 5th AL) SLG: .542 (1st MLB) OPS: .878 (4th MLB/3rd AL) Obviously they have done well hitting, but their pitching is currently 26th (according to ERA) and their defense is actually pretty good with a .983 fielding pct, which is good for 9th MLB/ 5th AL. I think the pitching stats aren't a big area of concern because a lot of the runs scored against, at least from what I have seen, have come against pitchers that won't be on the major league roster come April, and our starters have been fairing decently. I am psyched about this offense (especially Avi), as even Rollins is showing some pop. Thoughts guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisox05 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 QUOTE (Scoots @ Mar 11, 2016 -> 03:59 PM) Some positive things coming from the Sox so far. Here are their Spring Stats according to MLB.com as of the games on March 10th. OFFENSE: AVG: .291 (8th MLB/4th AL) HR: 16 (2nd MLB/ 2nd AL) Doubles: 23 (T5th MLB/3rd AL) Runs: 53 (11th MLB/ 5th AL) SLG: .542 (1st MLB) OPS: .878 (4th MLB/3rd AL) Obviously they have done well hitting, but their pitching is currently 26th (according to ERA) and their defense is actually pretty good with a .983 fielding pct, which is good for 9th MLB/ 5th AL. I think the pitching stats aren't a big area of concern because a lot of the runs scored against, at least from what I have seen, have come against pitchers that won't be on the major league roster come April, and our starters have been fairing decently. I am psyched about this offense (especially Avi), as even Rollins is showing some pop. Thoughts guys? 4 more homeruns today now up to 20 sofar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I'm pumped. THE SOUTH SIDE HITMEN ARE BACK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Mar 11, 2016 -> 05:01 PM) 4 more homeruns today now up to 20 sofar Yeah it's crazy how the ball is jumping off their bats. We shall see if the ball has that same carry in the cold April of Chicago, however if the weather stays like it has been, they won't have to deal with the cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 It's fun to see even in spring where you can just relax and enjoy it. It was absolutely insane last year how 8 of 9 offensive were into july before getting double digit home runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 http://m.mlb.com/news/article/111172938/do...-than-you-think Spring training stats mostly don't matter, but ST ISO actually does show some positive correlation with the regular season, so the homeruns are definitely encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Jack29 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Strong starts by Quintana and Rodon are also encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Those stats must have improved after today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Mar 11, 2016 -> 05:23 PM) http://m.mlb.com/news/article/111172938/do...-than-you-think Spring training stats mostly don't matter, but ST ISO actually does show some positive correlation with the regular season, so the homeruns are definitely encouraging. thanks for that link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Living in Florida, I have the chance to see different spring training teams. One important thing to note is that the veteran players are pampered so their stats can be mis-leading. Often the veteran players play a lot more home games than road games. The reason is that a spring training road game can be a 2-2.5 hour bus trip each way. You often see the veterans skip the road games with longer bus reides and work out at their home park instead. So when spring training is over, a veteran player may have 65-75% of his abs. in one park. If it is a hitters park they may be inflated or the opposite if it a pitcher's park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 No 2 hour trips in Arizona. Everything is much closer together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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