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March 20, 2008

Will A-Rod Have Fielding Issues This Season?

As Yankees fans, should we be concerned that Alex Rodriguez has only played 45 innings at third, so far, this spring - which is about 20-35 innings less than most other full-time "3B's" have logged this spring? Related, should we be concerned that A-Rod's fielding percentage, again, this spring to date, is .895?

Even last season, Alex started to slip as the year went on, in terms of his defense at third.

In his first 78 games of 2007, A-Rod had a fielding percentage of .975 at third. In his next 79 games, it dropped down to .952.

Of course, the way Alex swings the bat, he's driving in more than he let's in, for sure. But, as we've seen with Chuck Knoblauch, sometimes, fielding woes can work their way into a guy's total game.

So, are you worried about Alex Rodriguez' fielding this year?

Posted by WW Staff at March 20, 2008 02:44 PM

Comments

Wasn't Jeter the worst fielding shortstop.He will stay there no matter how bad he is in the next 5 years cause of his ego.Alex was and is a better shortstop then Jeter so if Alex is bad thats okay cause unlike Jeter his great hitting will erase any bad defense.

Posted by: Moyboy22 [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 20, 2008 03:30 PM

Fielding is gorgeous when you have a great fielder playing that position and overrated when you have a great bat at that position.

Alex let a lot of demons go last season and I dont expect him to have any problems from here on out.


You worry too much.

Posted by: Bradley [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 20, 2008 05:04 PM

Do you just spend time thinking about things to worry about?

Of all the possible risks for the Yankees this year, ARod's fielding is so far down the list that I'm amazed you would mention it.

Posted by: Dampfi [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 20, 2008 08:18 PM