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Post by AztecBill on Aug 9, 2011 8:30:57 GMT -8
In 2009, Kyle Blanks started slowly and then really turned it on.
Kyle Blanks 2009 - 22 years old
First half of games played (27 games)
.188 .288 .344 .631 (2 Home Runs)
Rest of games played (27 games)
.298 .366 .643 1.008 (8 Home Runs - 6 at home)
Kyle Blanks 2011 - 24 years old
.229 .327 .458 .786 Total (17 games)
.083 .214 .083 .298 July (10 games)
.333 .391 .810 1.201 August (7 games)
It seems it took him less games to get going this time. That makes sense, he is 24 years old now and not a very young 22 like 2009. It is still early but his August results are encouraging. It would be nice if, like some have stated, 2010 is an anomoly because of elbow problems from Spring Training.
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Post by AztecBill on Aug 17, 2011 13:46:28 GMT -8
Kyle has now played 24 games
First 12 games
.094 .194 .094 .288 - "He is a bust".
Second 12 games
.386 .438 .727 1.165 - "12 games doesn't mean anything".
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Post by podpeople on Aug 17, 2011 14:01:30 GMT -8
now, if he could cut down his swinging through fastballs.
I'm glad that he's coming around. I have to admit, I was this close to giving up on him.
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Post by AztecBill on Aug 17, 2011 14:15:58 GMT -8
now, if he could cut down his swinging through fastballs. I'm glad that he's coming around. I have to admit, I was this close to giving up on him. What matters is the result of At Bats not each swing. He does strike out a lot but is hitting well inspite of that. The best part is his age. He is only 24. |
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Post by podpeople on Aug 17, 2011 15:21:28 GMT -8
now, if he could cut down his swinging through fastballs. I'm glad that he's coming around. I have to admit, I was this close to giving up on him. What matters is the result of At Bats not each swing. He does strike out a lot but is hitting well inspite of that. The best part is his age. He is only 24. kind sir, I know you mean well, but your point is a bit of a paradox. at-bats are comprised of swings. I want him to make more contact with fastballs so that he may drive the ball with more consistency. I'm happy with how he's turned things around:) |
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Post by aztecbruce on Aug 18, 2011 14:56:03 GMT -8
now, if he could cut down his swinging through fastballs. I'm glad that he's coming around. I have to admit, I was this close to giving up on him. I like Blanks and have touted him since way back when he was in Elsinore full-time. His strike zone is enormous so he needs to learn to be more selective in swinging at pitches in his power zone. First, I suspect they need to figure out where that is. Reminds me of the SI back in the 60s that had Ted Williams on the cover and it broke down the strike zone into baseball size areas and said what his BA was in each zone. Every batter has a weakness. Most have more than others. For the pitcher, it's throw it to their weaknesses. For the batter it's only swing early in the count where it's their strength. |
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Post by AztecBill on Aug 18, 2011 15:10:03 GMT -8
now, if he could cut down his swinging through fastballs. I'm glad that he's coming around. I have to admit, I was this close to giving up on him. I like Blanks and have touted him since way back when he was in Elsinore full-time. His strike zone is enormous so he needs to learn to be more selective in swinging at pitches in his power zone. First, I suspect they need to figure out where that is. Reminds me of the SI back in the 60s that had Ted Williams on the cover and it broke down the strike zone into baseball size areas and said what his BA was in each zone. Every batter has a weakness. Most have more than others. For the pitcher, it's throw it to their weaknesses. For the batter it's only swing early in the count where it's their strength. ESPN has that and displays it in their gamecast when the batter is batting.
I feel a lot better about a new batter when he starts slow and starts to hit than hitting well and then not. The latter may be pitchers adjusting to him rather than him adjusting to the league. |
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Post by aztecbruce on Aug 20, 2011 21:11:41 GMT -8
Big guy is now hitting the cr*p out of the ball
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Post by podpeople on Aug 20, 2011 21:19:54 GMT -8
Big guy is now hitting the cr*p out of the ball hey, I'm now his biggest fan! the only thing I get pissed off about is that he hits his home runs when I'm not watching the games. every time I', watching him he strikes out. |
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Post by cvtower on Aug 21, 2011 13:20:47 GMT -8
First at bat today, hits a 2-run double. Continues his good hitting
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Post by cvtower on Aug 23, 2011 19:06:24 GMT -8
Wow. After hitting his 6th home run tonight at San Francisco (Padres lead 4-0), Blanks is hitting .280
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Post by justanothersdsufan on Aug 23, 2011 20:07:14 GMT -8
Wow. After hitting his 6th home run tonight at San Francisco (Padres lead 4-0), Blanks is hitting .280 Damn, I remember when he was hitting like .120 or something like that! |
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Post by AztecBill on Aug 24, 2011 7:20:31 GMT -8
Wow. After hitting his 6th home run tonight at San Francisco (Padres lead 4-0), Blanks is hitting .280 Matt Cain did hold the longest current MLB streak of homerless innings. Meet Mr. Blanks. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2011 9:56:28 GMT -8
Who would have thought that with Blanks and Guzman.. Rizzo's path to the big leagues looks blocked.
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Post by AztecBill on Aug 24, 2011 10:05:50 GMT -8
Who would have thought that with Blanks and Guzman.. Rizzo's path to the big leagues looks blocked. Blanks has been looking much better in LF. Rizzo will have to earn the position that many assumed he would merely inherit. September and next spring training should be interesting. Note: Rizzo has not been hitting since his demotion to Tucson. Last 18 games he is hitting .250 with only 2 home runs. |
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Post by aztecron on Aug 24, 2011 12:52:10 GMT -8
Who would have thought that with Blanks and Guzman.. Rizzo's path to the big leagues looks blocked. Blanks has been looking much better in LF. Rizzo will have to earn the position that many assumed he would merely inherit. September and next spring training should be interesting. Note: Rizzo has not been hitting since his demotion to Tucson. Last 18 games he is hitting .250 with only 2 home runs. Love it. It's all about competition, step up and produce, you play. Don't give anything away, no matter production in the minors. It's all about the big leagues and what you do up there. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2011 17:16:02 GMT -8
I guess Blanks has earned himself a starting spot next year in the corner oufield position..
Whats our lineup next year..?
CF Maybin
LF Blanks
RF Venable??
1B Guzman? Rizzo?
2B ??
SS Barlett?
3B Headley
C Hundley
That offense, unless we have some people break through in MAJOR WAYS.. is still not good enough to compete for the pennant.
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Post by podpeople on Aug 24, 2011 17:50:48 GMT -8
I missed Blanks home run again last night when I went to the store to grab some refreshments.
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Post by cvtower on Aug 24, 2011 18:14:56 GMT -8
I guess Blanks has earned himself a starting spot next year in the corner oufield position.. Whats our lineup next year..? CF Maybin LF Blanks RF Venable?? 1B Guzman? Rizzo? 2B ?? SS Barlett? 3B Headley C Hundley That offense, unless we have some people break through in MAJOR WAYS.. is still not good enough to compete for the pennant. Since the All-Star break, the Padres have been scoring plenty of runs, so even with this line-up, I could see much optimism for next year and no reason that the Padres will perform better offensively to start next year. Of course it depends on Hundley staying healthy , Blanks hitting early in the season as well as he hits late in the season, etc |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2011 23:11:44 GMT -8
I guess Blanks has earned himself a starting spot next year in the corner oufield position.. Whats our lineup next year..? CF Maybin LF Blanks RF Venable?? 1B Guzman? Rizzo? 2B ?? SS Barlett? 3B Headley C Hundley That offense, unless we have some people break through in MAJOR WAYS.. is still not good enough to compete for the pennant. Since the All-Star break, the Padres have been scoring plenty of runs, so even with this line-up, I could see much optimism for next year and no reason that the Padres will perform better offensively to start next year. Of course it depends on Hundley staying healthy , Blanks hitting early in the season as well as he hits late in the season, etc We're scoring runs because Guzman and Blanks have been hitting the snot out of the ball. I doubt Guzman is capable of hitting .330 for an enitre season. |
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