05/05: More Splits Fun w/ Jason
Posted by: James
Funny thing. I mentioned something about Jason just yesterday and here comes Steve with a little more insight.
Yes, yes, selective endpoints but hey, for the sake of a "complete" look, let's just take a gander at the beginning of 06 until now. 334 ABs, .216/.346/.419/.765...which isn't horrible (unless you get that production from your DH/1B who is supposed to be providing some pop...oh right).
Does this mean he's completely washed up? I dunno - I think the guy has one more good streak in him...probably one more Giambino month before he's completely toast...but the last few games, well, they haven't been encouraging.
In any case, if he has a resurgence, I know when it will happen though...whenever Girardi puts Jason back in the 7 hole is when he will take off. Crazy talk, you say? Well, it happened earlier this year...and when did Giambi start slumping again? When he started batting 5th. Coincidence? Yeah, definitely...but it's still amusing to me. Just look at those splits - .323/.488/.871/1.359 as the #7 hitter, 2 for 49 (that's an .041 average!) anywhere else! Get that man in the 7 hole!
In his last 204 Plate Appearances of 2007, Jason Giambi produced the following BA/OBP/SLG line: .192/.333/.389.
In his first 104 Plate Appearances of 2008, Jason Giambi has produced the following BA/OBP/SLG line: .150/.317/.375.
In his first 104 Plate Appearances of 2008, Jason Giambi has produced the following BA/OBP/SLG line: .150/.317/.375.
Yes, yes, selective endpoints but hey, for the sake of a "complete" look, let's just take a gander at the beginning of 06 until now. 334 ABs, .216/.346/.419/.765...which isn't horrible (unless you get that production from your DH/1B who is supposed to be providing some pop...oh right).
Does this mean he's completely washed up? I dunno - I think the guy has one more good streak in him...probably one more Giambino month before he's completely toast...but the last few games, well, they haven't been encouraging.
In any case, if he has a resurgence, I know when it will happen though...whenever Girardi puts Jason back in the 7 hole is when he will take off. Crazy talk, you say? Well, it happened earlier this year...and when did Giambi start slumping again? When he started batting 5th. Coincidence? Yeah, definitely...but it's still amusing to me. Just look at those splits - .323/.488/.871/1.359 as the #7 hitter, 2 for 49 (that's an .041 average!) anywhere else! Get that man in the 7 hole!
