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April 12, 2008

Should Damon Sit Again Today?

In 68 lifetime PA against Josh Beckett, Bobby Abreu has batted .180 - yes, one-eighty. But, Abreu's lifetime on-base average against Beckett is .397 - thanks to 18 walks in those 68 PA.

Here's some other stats for Yankees against Beckett:

Melky Cabrera is a lifetime .318 hitter (7 for 22).
Robinson Cano is a lifetime .389 hitter (7 for 18.)
Jorge Posada is a lifetime .400 hitter (6 for 15).

Hideki Matsui (.214) and Johnny Damon (.238) have not hit Beckett well in the past. But, Godzilla is swinging a hot bat lately.

When I see all these stats, I think General Joe has to give Johnny Damon another day off today, no?

Posted by Steve Lombardi at April 12, 2008 10:03 AM

Comments

Making lineups decisions based on 15, 22, or even 68 plate appearances is meaningless. Seriously.

Here's what should be considered:
- each hitter's talent against all pitchers
- platoon effects (L/R and GB/FB)
- injuries, fielding, other non-hitting related issues

Posted by: Sky [TypeKey Profile Page] at April 12, 2008 01:35 PM


I agree with giving him another day off, or using him as a late inning substitution.

Posted by: yankees76 [TypeKey Profile Page] at April 12, 2008 03:12 PM