It's hard to shake a bad reputation. People will consistently notice data that matches their preconceived notion while ignoring evidence that doesn't match.
That's why Jeter is playing SS instead of A-Rod. On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 7:20 AM, Dan DiBiase <[email protected]> wrote: > My recollection was the same as Johns, so we must be thinking of '08.... > > > Dan D > Central NJ USA > > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Ray Salemi <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Fri, July 30, 2010 6:34:08 AM > > *Subject:* Re: Okajima = human white flag > > Oki's inherited runner story is strange. > > Year Inherited runners scoring/inherited runners > > 2007 4/28 = 14% > 2008 13/25 = 52% > 2009 6/37 = 16% > 2010 8/22 = 36% > > So, it's unfair to say that the he allows them to score all the time, or > even frequently. > > http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/o/okajihi01-pitch.shtml > > Ray > > > On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 9:23 AM, Beaudoin, John > <[email protected]>wrote: > >> I did like the guy in 2007. >> >> But, as I remember, even when he had a phenomenal ERA, he was letting in >> inherited runners ALL the time. >> >> I was still a fan of his, but I’d cringe and be angry that he would >> usually let in runners not his. >> >> That’s my memory of his best years. >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Steve Gendron >> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 27, 2010 9:10 AM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* RE: Okajima = human white flag >> >> >> >> Wow. I love it when the stats back up my feelings. >> >> >> >> Nobody is fooled by this guy anymore. He had a good run, even had his own >> song, but I think his time is ovah! >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Dan DiBiase >> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 27, 2010 8:05 AM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: Okajima = human white flag >> >> Peter Abraham had this in his notebook today - >> >> When *Hideki Okajima *gave up two runs on five hits in two-thirds of an >> inning Sunday in Seattle, it cemented his position as >> one of the worst relief pitchers in the American League. >> >> Among relievers who have thrown at least 20 innings, Okajima has the >> fourth-worst WHIP (walks and hits per >> >> innings pitched) at 1.97. Lefthanders are hitting .389 against him and the >> first hitter he faces is at .389. >> >> Okajima allows a .378 batting average with runners in scoring position and >> a .409 average with men on base. In high >> >> leverage situations, points where the game is on the line, teams are >> hitting .404 against him with a combined on-base >> >> and slugging percentage of 1.073. >> >> >> >> In nine appearances since June 22, Okajima has a 10.57 ERA and teams are >> 21 of 42 against him. >> >> >> >> >> >> Dan D >> Central NJ USA >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From:* Steve Gendron <[email protected]> >> *To:* "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Mon, July 26, 2010 9:51:49 PM >> *Subject:* Okajima = human white flag >> >> Speaking of bullpen... >> >> >> >> Did you watch the game yesterday? Okajima has really lost it. He just >> can't get anybody out. And his fielding on those bunt plays was just >> miserable. Delcarmen has been pitiful as well. 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