And the year before that he hit .244
At the end of last year, he was the first player to have the same batting average three years in a row in 400 or more at bats, so at this point he has achieved a feat that will probably never be duplicated unless they let me play. I’m pretty sure I could hit .000 every year.
That flat batting average makes it sound like he’s making no progress, but the really important thing is this: every year in the majors he has hit more homers than the year before. His progress: 11-22-27-42-43-48. He led the American League this season.
He’s now at the point where he gets more extra-base hits than singles. Can he keep increasing the four-baggers? Unlikely. It’s getting more difficult to improve as the bar gets higher. But don’t count him out.
“I’m pretty sure I could hit .000 every year.”
Yeah, but who’s gonna give you 400 AB’s?
Ok, besides the Marlins.
I get regular contract offers from the Orioles but, c’mon, even I have some standards. Their general manager also asked me if I have an e-mail address for Mario Mendoza.