David Murray, aka Mr. Bean, Is Truly A Disciple of Gene

[ExtremeDog]

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</td> <td class="topictitle" id="MS_54924231"> <span class="actionlinks">Nominate | Report</span> <p class="topicdate">Posted: Yesterday 3:19 PM</p> <h4>Two interesting (to me anyway) stats from this season. Believe </h4> _________________________________________________ <div class="messagebody">

it or not, the team ERA actually got better, a bit; form 6.82 in 2008 to 6.57 this year. Not a big jump, but then I'm surprised that there is improvement at all there. Take out the two innings where outfielders Adkins and Collins were allowed to throw a frame each, and it's a bit more better.

But here to me is a truly impressive stat: the '08 team got turned for 65 double plays in 56 games. This team only got doubled-up 36 times in 54 games despite an on-base rate 22 points better!</p>

So while being aggressive on the basepaths can bite at times, it sure does help avoid double-plays and keeps the defense on their toes.</p> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

 

[RebelBruiser]

That's the great thing about baseball. There are so many stats out there that you can pretty much always find a positive if you search deep enough.

 

[lawdawg02]

Take out the two innings where outfielders Adkins and Collins were allowed to throw a frame each, and it's a bit more better.

a bit more better than your average sports writer.