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Jacobs frustrated with himself

 

Marlins first baseman upset he hasn't produced more runs By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com

 

MIAMI -- By his own estimation, Mike Jacobs should be at the 20-RBI mark right now. Some haste and overaggressiveness have cost the Marlins first baseman.

 

Batting .197 with three home runs and 12 RBIs entering Friday's play, Jacobs is most frustrated by missed chances. With runners in scoring position and less than two outs, he is hitting at a .118 clip (2-for-17). Those two hits have been home runs.

 

"I could easily have 20 RBIs right now," Jacobs said. "I've had so many opportunities with guys on base and less than two outs.

 

"When we've had guys in scoring position, where I've needed a ground ball or a sac fly ball, I've missed out on almost every single one of those opportunities. I think that's the most frustrating part."

 

In his first full season, Jacobs is noticing he's being pitched to a bit differently than last year when he was with the Mets.

 

"I think so," he said of how he is approached. "I think I've been a little too aggressive. I don't think I've seen a lot of good pitches to swing at. When I do get that opportunity on one or two pitches in that at-bat, I'm not doing what I should be. I'm not putting it in play hard. I don't think I've been pitched to any tougher, I just think I've been a little bit too aggressive."

 

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They say the first step in any rehabilitation is to admit your mistakes and recognize only you can fix what's wrong. Sounds like he's in the process of doing just that.

i really hope he turns it around. he can have a HUGE impact on this team if he just gets it together.

i really hope he turns it around. he can have a HUGE impact on this team if he just gets it together.

 

Yeah because if he doesnt Willy gets no pitches to hit and if Willy does get pitches to hit Cabs doesnt either as of right now i say we bat Olivo 5th behind Willy :thumbup

Putting Jacobs further down the lineup could help take the pressure off him. He needs to relax and not be so impatient. That's probably easier said than done.

Putting Jacobs further down the lineup could help take the pressure off him. He needs to relax and not be so impatient. That's probably easier said than done.

 

In what order did he bat for in the Muts last year?

Putting Jacobs further down the lineup could help take the pressure off him. He needs to relax and not be so impatient. That's probably easier said than done.

 

 

 

whats the difference? after willingham there is nothing but pure garbage ... bench him and give Helms a few AB's

He'll turn it around... Jacobs is a stud in the making...

Putting Jacobs further down the lineup could help take the pressure off him. He needs to relax and not be so impatient. That's probably easier said than done.

 

 

 

whats the difference? after willingham there is nothing but pure garbage ... bench him and give Helms a few AB's

if we were actually trying to make the playoffs this year(you know what I mean), Id partially agree with you...

 

instead, we are trying to see if we have a cornerstone piece at 1st base for the next 5 years.... this is the perfect opportunity to not bench him... we have nothing to lose

he'll figure it out. one thing i've noticed is he's got a major uppercut on each and every swing. you can hit everything out of the park. i can't wait till he and hermy are hitting the ball well

Putting Jacobs further down the lineup could help take the pressure off him. He needs to relax and not be so impatient. That's probably easier said than done.

 

 

 

whats the difference? after willingham there is nothing but pure garbage ... bench him and give Helms a few AB's

 

If Jacobs is getting his PT taken away, it better go to Stokes and not Helms...we're not playing for this year.

Not swinging at the first pitch all the time might help.

so give the playing time to Stokes ... Jacobs shouldn't be starting day in & out and I would still give some playing time to Helms (yes I like winning ballgames)

 

CF I could understand because we dont have a legitimate option, heck we dont even have someone average that could make an attempt at getting the job done.

 

make the guys fight to play in the major leagues ... if you want to play then perform like you should, if you are just getting fooled then go get fooled at the level you should be in.

He will turn it around. Atleast he knows he has a problem. Thats the first step.

so give the playing time to Stokes ... Jacobs shouldn't be starting day in & out and I would still give some playing time to Helms (yes I like winning ballgames)

 

CF I could understand because we dont have a legitimate option, heck we dont even have someone average that could make an attempt at getting the job done.

 

make the guys fight to play in the major leagues ... if you want to play then perform like you should, if you are just getting fooled then go get fooled at the level you should be in.

 

yes that what i been saying if anyone should take Jacobs spot it should be Stokes this would benifit both of the players in a way it gives them a chance to get better and improve :mischief

Doesnt Stokes Strike Out a lot?

Doesnt Stokes Strike Out a lot?

 

yep

Doesnt Stokes Strike Out a lot?

 

yep

 

So whats the difference if we have Stokes or Jake? :lol

Doesnt Stokes Strike Out a lot?

 

yep

 

So whats the difference if we have Stokes or Jake? :lol

first pitch swings :whistle

Doesnt Stokes Strike Out a lot?

 

yep

 

So whats the difference if we have Stokes or Jake? :lol

first pitch swings :whistle

 

First pitch swings dont bother me as much as K's.But I still like it when the batter works the count.

 

First pitch swings can = homers, doubles, singles, pop ups, ground outs etc:. If you K. You K. :lol .

Doesnt Stokes Strike Out a lot?

 

yep

 

So whats the difference if we have Stokes or Jake? :lol

first pitch swings :whistle

 

First pitch swings dont bother me as much as K's.But I still like it when the batter works the count.

 

First pitch swings can = homers, doubles, singles, pop ups, ground outs etc:. If you K. You K. :lol .

very true i should say first pitch swings n getting out :thumbup

funny how everyone says he is swings at every first pitch and never works the count but is second on the team in walks.

funny how everyone says he is swings at every first pitch and never works the count but is second on the team in walks.

 

the point is hes not hitting and looks out matched in the plate

if jacobs doesnt work out we can always bring back hee sop choi

Madman on Jacobs: He's a sack of sh*t.

He will turn it around. Atleast he knows he has a problem. Thats the first step.

 

 

 

:lol

 

Sounds like he has a drug problem.

 

:lol

 

funny how everyone says he is swings at every first pitch and never works the count but is second on the team in walks.

 

 

 

Yeah your right....he's very patient at the plate.........

 

:thumbup