Monday, September 18, 2023

Behold, the MLB leaders in Exit Velo, a list dominated by Yankees. But it begs a question...

Congrats to the Yankees' Titanic Two -  Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, who grace the Top 14 MLB hitters in exit velocity.

Clearly, when they hit a ball, it stays hut. 

But a question: 

What if, every time they don't hit a ball - that is, they strike out - the Exit Velo is entered-in as "0 mph?" 

What would happen to their 90 mph averages?

Not trying to cause trouble here. I mean, Exit Velo is a fun stat, right? It shows the real sluggers, right? Everybody loves it, right?

Just askin'... 



9 comments:

AboveAverage said...

Why don’t we coat Hal, Cash, and Boone with a ton of Vaseline and measure their EXIT VISCOSITY as we kick their arses outta the Bronx?

The Hammer of God said...

AA, That is an excellent idea! I second the proposal! All in favor of the motion, say "AYE"!

Duque, That's what we've been advocating for! Strikeouts should be entered as a "0" exit velocity for that at bat. Otherwise, if Stanton whiffs 400 times, and hits 30 moonshots, he'll have a ridiculously high exit velo. When we know that he is actually a terrible, terrible hitter.

HoraceClarke66 said...

Aye. Also, aye-aye.

AboveAverage said...

OK OK OK - it has come to my attention that many of you would prefer something more impactful.

So instead of Vaseline - - - make it Vicks VaporRub.


Why don’t we coat Hal, Cash, and Boone with a ton of Vicks VaporRub and measure their EXIT VISCOSITY as we kick their arses outta the Bronx?

Kevin said...

Aye,aye!!!


Ever notice how many EVO Kings aren't necessarily valuable hitters?

Rufus T. Firefly said...

I say AYE!

Respectfully request a slight modification that involves coating in honey and a huge fire ant colony.

Kevin said...

Throw in some murder hornets!!!!

AboveAverage said...

Exit Viscosity - Rufus

edb said...

Big shit. The Yankees cant hit!