MLB '10 - Page 4

Alex · 04-09-2010, 10:02 AM

Since the A's are currently 1.5 games ahead in the division and since that is an obviously insurmountable lead I suggest we end the season now and proceed directly to the playoffs.

Ghoulish Delight · 04-09-2010, 10:06 AM

The Dodgers had 5 of their opening day position players on the bench yesterday (Manny, Martin, DeTwitt, Blake, Ethier). They scored 10 runs. That's not a bad backup squad.

Kevy Baby · 04-09-2010, 10:41 AM

Surprised that it hasn't been mentioned yet, but for those who may have missed it, Jason Heyward (Atlanta Braves) hit a home run not only at his first major league at bat, but off the first major league pitch he was ever thrown! And that was after catching the ceremonial first pitch off of none other than Hank Aaron.

I actually feel a little sorry for him; the expectations from him may be a wee bit high from here on out.

Ghoulish Delight · 04-09-2010, 10:46 AM

First pitch might be a little rare, but first at-bat home runs are surprisingly not all that rare. He becomes #104.

Kevy Baby · 04-09-2010, 10:50 AM

It was the first pitch thing that caught my attention.

Ghoulish Delight · 04-09-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

It was the first pitch thing that caught my attention.

He's the 13th.

ETA: I take that back. 13th in the NL. 25th overall.

Moonliner · 04-09-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Since the A's are currently 1.5 games ahead in the division and since that is an obviously insurmountable lead I suggest we end the season now and proceed directly to the playoffs.

We are in last place, a game behind. I don't see it getting any better than that. So sure.

Alex · 04-09-2010, 10:58 AM

What's amusing to me is that nearly 20% of the people who hit a home run in their first at bat never hit a second one (though one of those still made the Hall of Fame).

Kevy Baby · 04-09-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

He's the 13th.

ETA: I take that back. 13th in the NL. 25th overall.

Wow - I am surprised there are that many. Do you have a link for the list? No biggie if not, I am just curious.

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

We are in last place, a game behind. I don't see it getting any better than that. So sure.

You are only one game below .500 AND you have a better record than Houston.

It's all in how you look at it!

Alex · 04-09-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Wow - I am surprised there are that many. Do you have a link for the list? No biggie if not, I am just curious.

Here you go. All the first at bat home runs, the ones bolded are first pitch.

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/feats/feats5.shtml

04-09-2010, 10:02 AM	#31
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Since the A's are currently 1.5 games ahead in the division and since that is an obviously insurmountable lead I suggest we end the season now and proceed directly to the playoffs.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	The Dodgers had 5 of their opening day position players on the bench yesterday (Manny, Martin, DeTwitt, Blake, Ethier). They scored 10 runs. That's not a bad backup squad. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Surprised that it hasn't been mentioned yet, but for those who may have missed it, Jason Heyward (Atlanta Braves) hit a home run not only at his first major league at bat, but off the first major league pitch he was ever thrown! And that was after catching the ceremonial first pitch off of none other than Hank Aaron. I actually feel a little sorry for him; the expectations from him may be a wee bit high from here on out. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	First pitch might be a little rare, but first at-bat home runs are surprisingly not all that rare. He becomes #104. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	It was the first pitch thing that caught my attention. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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04-09-2010, 10:58 AM	#38
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	What's amusing to me is that nearly 20% of the people who hit a home run in their first at bat never hit a second one (though one of those still made the Hall of Fame).
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