OT - Ohtani's 50/50

[kiwisimon]

when the all star game was so boring they had to make the result mean something baseball was in trouble

[cgolvin]

Originally Posted by wc1934

Hit his 54th (going 4 for 5) and stealing his 57th base.
24 hits in his last 34 at bats = 309 BA, but might fall a bit short for the triple crown.

Eric Karros was doing the color commentary on the broadcast last night, and after Ohtani hit #54 Karros said: "OK, I get it, he may be the best ever to play the game. But how do you throw that guy a 3-2 fastball down the middle with first base open?" That pitch was, indeed, a not very spicy meatball.

I think with those 24 hits he gained more than 30 percentage points on Arraez, who may very well sit out the next two games to secure the batting title given that the Pads have clinched the first wild card spot. Ted Williams would not approve.

[wc1934]

Originally Posted by cgolvin

Eric Karros was doing the color commentary on the broadcast last night, and after Ohtani hit #54 Karros said: "OK, I get it, he may be the best ever to play the game. But how do you throw that guy a 3-2 fastball down the middle with first base open?" That pitch was, indeed, a not very spicy meatball.

I think with those 24 hits he gained more than 30 percentage points on Arraez, who may very well sit out the next two games to secure the batting title given that the Pads have clinched the first wild card spot. Ted Williams would not approve.

Hahah - yup - "The Kid" played the double header and went 6-8.

[rounder]

I was clicking around on Ebay today looking for a Campagnolo part and saw an ad for Ohtani's homerun ball for over $1,000,000. Could not find that now, but did find this.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/579...-ball-auction/

[72gmc]

One more game to decide if there will be a triple crown. Both players over 630 at bats, if it happens it’ll be well earned.

[tctyres]

Originally Posted by 72gmc

One more game to decide if there will be a triple crown. Both players over 630 at bats, if it happens it’ll be well earned.

Plus, JoRam can get his name on the 40-40 list as well. He's one hit shy. It could be a great end of the season for a lot of players.

[cgolvin]

Originally Posted by tctyres

Plus, JoRam can get his name on the 40-40 list as well. He's one hit shy. It could be a great end of the season for a lot of players.

Ohtani also has the slim possibility of joining Alfonso Soriano as the only members of the 40-40-40 club (HR, SB, 2B).

[wc1934]

Post season debut: 2-5 (1 single, 1 dinger), 3 ribi's.

[cgolvin]

I'm really enjoying the emotion in his play these last couple of weeks.