July 8, 200818 yr We see the advent of the "K Zone" and the replays, for did the Umpire get it right or wrong. Often times, not enough credit is given to the batter, for having a equal or even better eye. Who do you think, has the best eye in judging the strike zone, in the game today? My pick is an American League player and I'll include his name later.
July 8, 200818 yr Author J.D. Drew has a very good eye, as does young B.J. Upton.....:thumb: Well, that didn't take long. I agree with you and always thought, he had a great eye even in his early years. Chipper Jones, would get my nod in the NL.
July 8, 200818 yr I have always admired Ichiro sometimes being 2 steps out of the box and getting a hit.
July 8, 200818 yr Author I can remember the day, when 92-94±mph was almost always a K and now, you see hitters taking pitches 2" off the plate or down/in, up/in. My how the game has changed and the hitters learning the strike zone better.
July 8, 200818 yr Jeter also has a pretty good eye at the plate and another imo may be Sean Casey, he can flat out hit the baseball and has good eye. (just don't ask the Mayor to run in any race ) I have always been amazed at the pitches that these professional hitters can and will take. They look too good to me. I guess that's only one reason why they are where they are at and I am sitting here typing on this keyboard. (lol)
July 8, 200818 yr Chipper Jones, would get my nod in the NL. He would be my vote. I read an article in SI a little while back, and his vision is unreal.
July 8, 200818 yr Yeah Chipper has always had great vision at the plate...That's why I blame him getting hit in the eye for his BA falling below .400
July 8, 200818 yr Chipper Ichiro Paul Lo Duca Barry Bonds (and steroids did not help that.) last year
July 8, 200818 yr Pujols Molina for the Cards has the lowest Strike out rate in the majors. He strikes out only once out of every 21/22 at bats.
July 8, 200818 yr Pujols Molina for the Cards has the lowest Strike out rate in the majors. He strikes out only once out of every 21/22 at bats. He also only has 23 walks. That means he puts almost everything in play, not the same as having a great eye.
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