Sunday, September 28, 2003
I COULDN'T WAIT
Now, Hunter vs. Cameron.
Torii Hunter 2002 (148 games):
.289 BA, 29 HR, 94 RBI, 37 2B, 4 3B, 35 BB, 118 K, 162 H, 23 SB, .334 OBP, .524 SLG
.992 fielding percentage with 3 errors and 7 outfield assists
Mike Cameron 2002 (158 games):
.239 BA, 25 HR, 80 RBI, 26 2B, 5 3B, 79 BB, 176 K, 130 H, 30 SB, .340 OBP, .442 SLG
.988 fielding percentage with 5 errors and 7 outfield assists
Okay, we all knew Cameron sucked last year; this is just statistical proof, even with the Metrodome/Safeco Field imaginary exchange rate. That batting average sucked. Striking out 176 times isn't too bad IF YOU'RE HITTING 40 HOME RUNS. His slugging percentage was way under Hunter's, though Hunter had one hell of a year. Sure, Cameron walked 44 more times than Hunter, but he struck out 58 more times. And the worst part about this is that I can't use Cameron's fielding numbers to defend him. He had two more errors and a lower fielding percentage.
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Torii Hunter 2003 (154 games):
.250 BA, 26 HR, 102 RBI, 31 2B, 4 3B, 50 BB, 106 K, 145 H, 6 SB, .312 OBP, .451 SLG
.991 fielding percentage with 4 errors and 5 outfield assists
Mike Cameron 2003 (146 games):
.253 BA, 18 HR, 76 RBI, 31 2B, 5 3B, 70 BB, 137 K, 135 H, 17 SB, .344 OBP, .431 SLG
.992 fielding percentage with 4 errors and 3 outfield assists
Once again, Hunter strikes out less, hits for more power, and drives in more runs (this may be due to the Twins' offense being better and putting more runners on for him). Hunter's stolen base drop-off is quite curious though, unless he had some injury that I didn't know about. Another note about Cameron's walks and strikeouts. It's said he can be quite patient at the plate (though it seems that never happens at 2 strikes) as he does draw a pretty good share of walks. But this "patience" is the same patience that has him watch countless third strikes go by. It was a real big rally-killer down the stretch.
Torii Hunter 2002 (148 games):
.289 BA, 29 HR, 94 RBI, 37 2B, 4 3B, 35 BB, 118 K, 162 H, 23 SB, .334 OBP, .524 SLG
.992 fielding percentage with 3 errors and 7 outfield assists
Mike Cameron 2002 (158 games):
.239 BA, 25 HR, 80 RBI, 26 2B, 5 3B, 79 BB, 176 K, 130 H, 30 SB, .340 OBP, .442 SLG
.988 fielding percentage with 5 errors and 7 outfield assists
Okay, we all knew Cameron sucked last year; this is just statistical proof, even with the Metrodome/Safeco Field imaginary exchange rate. That batting average sucked. Striking out 176 times isn't too bad IF YOU'RE HITTING 40 HOME RUNS. His slugging percentage was way under Hunter's, though Hunter had one hell of a year. Sure, Cameron walked 44 more times than Hunter, but he struck out 58 more times. And the worst part about this is that I can't use Cameron's fielding numbers to defend him. He had two more errors and a lower fielding percentage.
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Torii Hunter 2003 (154 games):
.250 BA, 26 HR, 102 RBI, 31 2B, 4 3B, 50 BB, 106 K, 145 H, 6 SB, .312 OBP, .451 SLG
.991 fielding percentage with 4 errors and 5 outfield assists
Mike Cameron 2003 (146 games):
.253 BA, 18 HR, 76 RBI, 31 2B, 5 3B, 70 BB, 137 K, 135 H, 17 SB, .344 OBP, .431 SLG
.992 fielding percentage with 4 errors and 3 outfield assists
Once again, Hunter strikes out less, hits for more power, and drives in more runs (this may be due to the Twins' offense being better and putting more runners on for him). Hunter's stolen base drop-off is quite curious though, unless he had some injury that I didn't know about. Another note about Cameron's walks and strikeouts. It's said he can be quite patient at the plate (though it seems that never happens at 2 strikes) as he does draw a pretty good share of walks. But this "patience" is the same patience that has him watch countless third strikes go by. It was a real big rally-killer down the stretch.
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