Yeah but homeruns can kill rallys for other reason as well. I mean if a pitcher gives up 2 hits then a 3-run bomb, now it's bases are cleared, damage is done and pressure is off a bit so he's back to pitching. I don't think anyone is saying we don't want homeruns but it can deflate a rally because of it clearing bases and what not....

I have always contended the double and triple put the most pressure on a pitcher. A pitcher gives up a jack and it's over and done with. A pitcher gives up a double or triple and now he has to be careful because a hit scores a run.

I think they are mentally tougher on a pitcher because it forces him to be more careful which usually means more hittable pitches.

Seitzer..."I can't believe Brett came out and said the same thing I said that got me fired"

LMAO

Looks like there could be a delay for sure. Line of storms will go through there in the next couple of hours. It's headed that way:

Not yet, but it could be a long night. Calling for T-storms, some of which could be severe. Winds between 20-30 mph.

I agree with you to an extent. When there's less than two outs, im more content with doubles and triples to keep things going. However, with 2 outs and one or two guys on, nothing better than a homer at that point.

Wow.

A hitting coach should be able to tell you how to deliver the barrel of the bat to the ball based upon the pitch and situation.

Maybe that's this organization's problem. You're aiming for mediocrity (slap hitting to the opposite field) the same way the Chiefs aim for it. Teach the players how to drive the ball with authority.

A hard hit line drive caught by the LF is a better at bat than a dying quail that drops in no man's land, even if the outcome is worse.

Well sure, I agree with that.

That big line in Jefferson City is heading well north of STL. Everything seems to be taking a N-NE track.

Yost.."what do you want me to do, spank them?"

Brett.."time to put down the baby bottles"


Big difference

The storms were pretty heavy here in Mid-Missouri, but they went by quick. Don't know how they are headed towards St. Louis though.

One is an ass kicker, and one is a baby burper

Love for Brett is causing posters to defend an asinine comment.

I think you're blowing it up into something it isn't....just sayin

And a gap-to-gap approach is absolutely sound. That's not at all a slap-hitter's approach to baseball.

Quite the contrary. HRs are generally mistakes, the by-products of a high-quality approach.