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Post by 2mileshighillini on Apr 16, 2024 15:35:08 GMT -5
Just for fun: The longest hitless streak that Busch had in the Minors last year was 4 games (0-15). In his next 8 games, he went (17-32) / .531 BA / .568 OBP / 1.188 SLG / 1.756 OPS). Other than that, he never went more than 2 games without a hit, all year.
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Post by Mike on Apr 16, 2024 16:26:09 GMT -5
I've liked Busch's approach at the plate all year. He's had success just getting the bat on the ball and taking walks when there's nothing to swing at with 3 balls. The HR outcome is just a pleasant side effect of his approach. He's not trying to drive the ball in a specific zone and hack with 100% effort out there like, say, Morel has had success with (at times).
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Post by rvn11 on Apr 17, 2024 8:59:39 GMT -5
I've liked Busch's approach at the plate all year. He's had success just getting the bat on the ball and taking walks when there's nothing to swing at with 3 balls. The HR outcome is just a pleasant side effect of his approach. He's not trying to drive the ball in a specific zone and hack with 100% effort out there like, say, Morel has had success with (at times). Agreed, I've been impressed. He's looked better than the limited Spring Training at bats I saw. I feel like this is a forgotten approach to baseball right now. There will be guys with 20-30 HR a year, but tons of strikeouts and little other production in between. He's got more of the traditional hitter approach, looking to produce in multiple ways, not simply by selling out for the long ball. Refreshing to see and I hope the success continues, especially with Seiya going down for extended time.
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Apr 17, 2024 9:48:10 GMT -5
I love when people create their own agenda. You are the one with an agenda. "5-6 years of sucking"I simply pointed out (paraphrased) 7 other things you said, to push your agenda. ALL of which are now laughable. So now I'm laughing. And you wanna play "victim"? Lol. Reap it. Ain't no one playing victim. You tried to claim some posters didn't want Busch. I clearly said I was ok with the addition. Go ahead, keep trying.
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Post by 2mileshighillini on Apr 17, 2024 9:50:18 GMT -5
You are the one with an agenda. "5-6 years of sucking"I simply pointed out (paraphrased) 7 other things you said, to push your agenda. ALL of which are now laughable. So now I'm laughing. And you wanna play "victim"? Lol. Reap it. Ain't no one playing victim. You tried to claim some posters didn't want Busch. I clearly said I was ok with the addition. Go ahead, keep trying. You're not worth it
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Apr 17, 2024 9:53:59 GMT -5
Yeah, like I said, keep making things up. No one was mad about the addition of Busch (10% LOL)
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Post by foolforthecity on Apr 17, 2024 11:33:47 GMT -5
The only reason I was not sure about it was because I was sure it was a sign Belli wasn’t coming back. Other than that I thought it was worth what they gave up.
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Post by fine09 on Apr 18, 2024 15:21:45 GMT -5
The only reason I was not sure about it was because I was sure it was a sign Belli wasn’t coming back. Other than that I thought it was worth what they gave up. There is a great article on Busch today on USAToday.com I'd add a link to it but I'm incapable (old as hell)..
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Post by 2mileshighillini on Apr 19, 2024 7:16:21 GMT -5
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Post by batman66 on Apr 19, 2024 7:41:32 GMT -5
The only reason I was not sure about it was because I was sure it was a sign Belli wasn’t coming back. Other than that I thought it was worth what they gave up. There is a great article on Busch today on USAToday.com I'd add a link to it but I'm incapable (old as hell).. Wow , they still exist ! An actual VERY good article and not click bait made up bullshit , thanks for the tip on the story it was a good read.
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Post by fine09 on Apr 19, 2024 8:23:33 GMT -5
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Post by fine09 on Apr 19, 2024 8:24:22 GMT -5
There is a great article on Busch today on USAToday.com I'd add a link to it but I'm incapable (old as hell).. Wow , they still exist ! An actual VERY good article and not click bait made up bullshit , thanks for the tip on the story it was a good read. He sure sounds like a very high quality individual to me.
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Post by batman66 on Apr 19, 2024 11:34:56 GMT -5
Wow , they still exist ! An actual VERY good article and not click bait made up bullshit , thanks for the tip on the story it was a good read. He sure sounds like a very high quality individual to me. I'd imagine the only Cub not happy he is here would be Mervis. Busch may have gotten his break this season in LA if LA had kept him , his natural position 2b , Lux is hitting .148 with 1 extra base hit this season.
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on May 2, 2024 9:56:45 GMT -5
Busch last 11 games: BA/OBP/OPS .158/.191/.375 17 K's and 1 BB
Hopefully he breaks out of his slump
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Post by batman66 on May 2, 2024 10:41:51 GMT -5
Busch last 11 games: BA/OBP/OPS .158/.191/.375 17 K's and 1 BB Hopefully he breaks out of his slump He's been exposed , all players go through the league adjusting to them , so time to adjust back and I have confidence he will because he still is good at pitch recognition , he's been chasinga but more, but that happens when you're scuffing. he's not the only bat going quiet lately. Hopefully today or when they get back home the bats wake back up.
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Post by Mike on May 2, 2024 13:27:39 GMT -5
He's been squeezed a few times too, that can't help when you're struggling.
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