Ten triples and counting for Fukudome
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Ten triples and counting for Fukudome
Fukudome has hit 10 triples so far this season. That's really amazing. To put it in perspective, Ichiro's career high for triples in Japan was 5, and even Kazuo produced double-digit 3B seasons only twice in his career. Just how fast is Kosuke?
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Re: Ten triples and counting for Fukudome
[ Author: btimmer | Posted: Sep 5, 2003 3:18 PM
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I got the impression from visting all the parks that none of them are particularly conducive to triples. Since all the parks are symmetrical and have relatively shallow gaps, it's hard to get a ball to roll between the outfielders for a long time. There aren't enough weird corners for the outfielders to play.
Only two players in MLB have double digit triples: Garciaparra with 13 and Fenway has the weirdest angles, the other is Guzman of Minnesota who is very fast. Guzman has no home runs however.
Only two players in MLB have double digit triples: Garciaparra with 13 and Fenway has the weirdest angles, the other is Guzman of Minnesota who is very fast. Guzman has no home runs however.
Re: Ten triples and counting for Fukudome
[ Author: 1908 | Posted: Sep 7, 2003 7:13 AM
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- I got the impression from visting all the parks that none of them are particularly conducive to triples. Since all the parks are symmetrical and have relatively shallow gaps, it's hard to get a ball to roll between the outfielders for a long time. There aren't enough weird corners for the outfielders to play.
Agreed, and the statistical record mirrors your assessment, which is why I said it was really amazing.
According to Albright-san's projections, 10 triples in NPB equates to 18 triples(!) in MLB.
Agreed, and the statistical record mirrors your assessment, which is why I said it was really amazing.
According to Albright-san's projections, 10 triples in NPB equates to 18 triples(!) in MLB.
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