April 17, 2006
Pitchers and Extra-Base Hits
Brian Moehler of the Marlins pitched three innings so far tonight, allowing six hits, five for extra bases. That's 21 hits against Moehler this year, 11 of the long variety. I believe in Moneyball, Athletics management were asked about the relationship between a pitcher's defense and allowing hits. It was pointed out that extra-base hits against pitchers had more to do with the pitcher than the defense. If that is indeed the case, Brian Moehler at age 35 could be in trouble. Thirty one percent of the hits off Brian were for extra bases last year.
Posted by David Pinto at
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