December 21, 2008
Walking Shoes
Peter Abraham notes some encouraging numbers from Robinson Cano:
Robinson Cano has driven in 15 runs in 17 games in the Dominican and has nine extra-base hits. He actually has more walks (seven) than strikeouts (five). Considering he walked 26 times in 634 plate appearances all last season, that's a good sign.
Indeed, if he can do that against major league pitching.
Posted by David Pinto at
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Your last sentence is the sticking point. Every year some players do great in the winter leagues. Question is whether the improvement can be translated to the majors. I suppose the answer lies in what drove the improvement. If it is because of weaker pitching then it isn't valid. However, if the player corrected a deficiency (hitch in swing, approach at plate, or whatever) then maybe it will last. Color me a skeptic.
