I know a lot of people have problems with his "tendency" to strike out. Check out this little blog about Mark Reynolds, the upcoming star (from Kentucky) who plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

 

Surpassing his production numbers this season was something "I definitely thought was attainable," he said. "Now that I've passed them, I want to do more. Whatever happens." Reynolds also has surpassed his strikeout total from last year, his 140 this season (after 129 last year) ranking second in the NL to Ryan Howard's 146, but it is a number the Diamondbacks can live with. "He's our biggest producer. He's going to strike out," manager Bob Melvin said.

 

Reynolds has struck out 140 times. Dunn has struck out 114. Yet, fans gripe and complain about his playing, even though he has a league-leading 32 HRs to go along with 74 RBI. Any thoughts?

Man I've been fighting this fight for years. Good Luck.

I know many of us on the board are divided on Dunn. I don't like him because he just doesn't go through a bad week, he takes entire months off at a time.

 

He took the month of June off, batting around .160. After an amazing July, he is batting .167 with ZERO home runs and ZERO RBI in the first several games in August. I forgot though, that's meaningless.

 

That's good though, that means he will have a hot September and get that average around .240 to end the year.

It's not that he strikes out. It's when and how he strikes out. For me, when you are in a late game situation, or a situation w/ runners in scoring position, you protect the plate a little more. I don't expect Dunn to be Barry Larkin, but I do expect him to shorten his swing and expand his zone just a little bit. How many times have you watched Dunn take a borderline strike 3 late in a game? Most are balls, but close enough to be put into play.

I know many of us on the board are divided on Dunn. I don't like him because he just doesn't go through a bad week, he takes entire months off at a time.

 

He took the month of June off, batting around .160. After an amazing July, he is batting .167 with ZERO home runs and ZERO RBI in the first several games in August. I forgot though, that's meaningless.

 

That's good though, that means he will have a hot September and get that average around .240 to end the year.

Average is such a bad indicator of how well someone is doing.

 

If he hits 45-50 HR, has over 100 RBI, Walks and Runs Scored. Isn't that a FANTASTIC season?

Want to look at batting averages?

 

Sammy Sosa (who would be a HOF if not for Steroid scandal) hit .261 or below in 9 of his 18 seasons. Thats half. Career .273 hitter, not that great. But he hit 609 home runs and drove in 1,667 RBI.

 

Harmon Killebrew, HOF, hit under .260 12 of his 22 seasons. More than half. Career .256 hitter.

 

Reggie Jackson, HOF, hit under .265 11 of his 21 seasons. More than half. Career .262 hitter.

 

Mike Schmidt, HOF, hit under .265 9 of his 18 seasons. Half. Career .267 hitter.

 

 

And that's just looking at a few guys in the top 15 All-Time HR list. Great players, who didn't have to hit .300 to be considered a great player. I'm not comparing Dunn to any of these guys, but I am using their statistics to prove a point.

After an awesome month of July, the Reds traded his pal Griffey, Jr. and now Dunn is pouting and will have his worst month of the year in August and maybe the rest of the year!!!!!!:irked::irked::irked:

I know a lot of people have problems with his "tendency" to strike out. Check out this little blog about Mark Reynolds, the upcoming star (from Kentucky) who plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

 

Surpassing his production numbers this season was something "I definitely thought was attainable," he said. "Now that I've passed them, I want to do more. Whatever happens." Reynolds also has surpassed his strikeout total from last year, his 140 this season (after 129 last year) ranking second in the NL to Ryan Howard's 146, but it is a number the Diamondbacks can live with. "He's our biggest producer. He's going to strike out," manager Bob Melvin said.

 

Reynolds has struck out 140 times. Dunn has struck out 114. Yet, fans gripe and complain about his playing, even though he has a league-leading 32 HRs to go along with 74 RBI. Any thoughts?

Also, its not as split as you think, I did a poll a week or so ago and the numbers overwhelmingly say people back Dunn. Problem is the vocal minority make sure you hear about it when he has a bad stretch.

 

http://www.bluegrasspreps.com/showthread.php?t=156906

The biggest difference I see is Reynolds plays for a division leader and Dunn plays for a last place team.

The biggest difference I see is Reynolds plays for a division leader and Dunn plays for a last place team.

 

Not Dunns fault at all.

The biggest difference I see is Reynolds plays for a division leader and Dunn plays for a last place team.

 

 

Not sure how that is one persons fault. 4 out of 5 starting pitchers have ERA's over 4 (Volquez being the one who does not).

 

With a min. 200 AB total, the Reds don't have a .300 hitter. And they have only one batter with an OBP over .350 (Dunn, although Griffey would also be on this list if not been traded).

 

If the guys don't get on base for Dunn to drive in, how is he supposed to drive them in?

Not sure how that is one persons fault. 4 out of 5 starting pitchers have ERA's over 4 (Volquez being the one who does not).

 

With a min. 200 AB total, the Reds don't have a .300 hitter. And they have only one batter with an OBP over .350 (Dunn, although Griffey would also be on this list if not been traded).

 

If the guys don't get on base for Dunn to drive in, how is he supposed to drive them in?

 

Exactly! Good post.

Dunn is right around .220 LIFETIME with runners in scoring position. It is very rare to see him get a 2 out base hit or get that runner to 3rd with less than 2 outs. He isn't an "all or nothing" player, but my goodness it's frustrating to watch him at the plate more often than not.

Dunn is right around .220 LIFETIME with runners in scoring position. It is very rare to see him get a 2 out base hit or get that runner to 3rd with less than 2 outs. He isn't an "all or nothing" player, but my goodness it's frustrating to watch him at the plate more often than not.

 

My thinking is this. When the Reds are down by 1, with a runner on first and 2 outs, I would want Dunn or Phillips at the plate. Not Votto. Not Bruce. Not Hairston. Not Edwin. I'd want one of those two at the plate. It's just insane that Dunn is being used as a scapegoat for a Reds team that is mediocre at best from top to bottom.

Not Dunns fault at all.

 

Didn't mean to imply it was. If the Reds were a first place team Dunn wouldn't be getting so much grief.