September 8, 200520 yr Only it happens so often we don't recognize it. http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/...ow-last-week18/ Check the chart under the title 'Lloyd McClendon's team has hit well with RISP' The Marlins are the second best team in the NL in opportunities with runners in scoring position, and 3rd best when it comes to executing and getting a base hit in the situation.
September 8, 200520 yr I guess we just don't hit homeruns with runners in scoring position as often as we should to drive in more runs. The close and late situation isn't good for the team - but you would need less clutch hits late if the Marlins had power and could put teams away early. Sounds to me like our offensive ineptitude boils down to this: Mikey Lowell and Alex not hitting home runs and Juan Pierre not getting on base as often as a leadoff hitter for a good team shoud. Perhaps having Hermida and Conine in the lineup instead of Lowell increases our power somewhat.
September 8, 200520 yr Check close and late stats and see how clutch the Marlins are 935085[/snapback] The worst at scoring runs in MLB......9 runs worse than second to last place Kansas City. Anybody here think our hitting coach is making a significant contribution?
September 8, 200520 yr Eh, I'm not buying it. We have stretches where it seems like we're trying to score in a golf game than a baseball game
September 8, 200520 yr Thats a cool site. Another article from the same day had a stat that says Alex Gonzalez is the worst player in the majors in getting into pitchers count from 2000 to 2004. Thats not all that suprising since he swings at everything.
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