March 24, 201511 yr USA Today "I don't do that MLB Network on-base percentage (stuff),'' (Player) told USA TODAY Sports. "I think that's messing up baseball. I think people now are just worried about getting paid and worrying about on-base percentage instead of just winning the game. "That's the new thing now. I feel like all of these stats and all of these geeks upstairs, they're messing up baseball, they're just changing the game. It's all about on-base percentage. If you don't get on base, then you suck. That's basically what they're saying. People don't care about RBI or scoring runs, it's all about getting on base
March 24, 201511 yr I wouldn't call him an idiot. I think players are just so tired of all of the analytics and percentages. They just want to play ball, win, have huge numbers, and draw a huge check.
March 25, 201511 yr "people don't care about RBI or scoring runs, it's all about getting on base." Well i'm no baseball player, but i assume you would have a very very hard time scoring runs if you are not on base.
March 25, 201511 yr I wouldn't call him an idiot. I think players are just so tired of all of the analytics and percentages. They just want to play ball, win, have huge numbers, and draw a huge check. His argument / opinion may have carried an ounce of water if his STATS weren't in a free-fall the last few years. Dude has had a chip on his shoulder for Votto and his contract since jump, this is just another example of said chip. I wish BP and Votto would have a cage match in GABP with the winner going to L.A. and the loser going to Toronto. You can have them both...
March 25, 201511 yr I get why BP said it. Doesn't mean I agree with it. Gotta have both type of players on the team. Or even better, players who do both.
March 25, 201511 yr I think I understand where he's coming from but, JEEZ, think before you open your mouth.
March 25, 201511 yr Whats wrong with it. This team needs something to fire them up, maybe this will do it.
March 26, 201511 yr Whats wrong with it. This team needs something to fire them up, maybe this will do it. This combined with Latos' comments, they should have plenty of fuel for the season haha!
March 26, 201511 yr This combined with Latos' comments, they should have plenty of fuel for the season haha! Which means we could see a 4-20 april record.
March 26, 201511 yr I just really don't get the hatred for Phillips. Aside from Votto, he's the most versatile hitter on the team. And the ONLY one, again besides Votto, who seems to come to plate with a plan depending on the situation at hand. He's done well at 1,2,3,4,and 7 in the lineup. All while playing close to GG caliber defense. I think BP is a more integral part of this teams success than many realize.
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