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The party line is that the offense’s high double-play total is because of a lack of speed, but that’s only one factor. One cause is a lack of plate discipline.
Shane Halter, Young, Simon and Craig Paquette — all with a history of low on-base percentages — are among the team leaders in double plays. Sometimes they get pull-happy on outside pitches, resulting in grounders.
Shane Halter, Young, Simon and Craig Paquette — all with a history of low on-base percentages — are among the team leaders in double plays. Sometimes they get pull-happy on outside pitches, resulting in grounders.
True, but at the same time none of those guys have a lot of speed either.