Royals 2006 vs 2007

by Stook on Apr 26, 2007 7:15 PM EDT

Per my brother's research:

More Q&D numbers (I might be a touch off here or there - I didn't get a chance to double check these while I'm acting like I'm working)....

Thru 22 games 2006 2007
Wins 5 7
Offense #
Runs 83 85
Hits 176 178
HRs 14 19
K's 147 176 (ouch!)
BB's 57 68
Defense
Errors 16 14
Pitching #
IP 189 195
R/ER 139/125 114/97
ERA 5.95 4.48
HRs allow 28 19
K's 119 138
BB's 101 73

We're not that much different offensively. Although, we are striking out much more without the "vortex of suckitude" than we did with him. Swing aggressively boys! Yeah - maybe we should concentrate on MAKING CONTACT aggressively! Defense is slightly better (although unearned runs are up). The real difference is pitching. We're better at keeping the ball in the yard, and we're not putting as many free runners on base.

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the pitching really is much better

although last season's start was historically bad... so maybe that isnt saying much

by Freneau on Apr 26, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

If anybody has the time to

check out RISP Average through the first 22 games, I would be interested between 2005-2006.

by Stook on Apr 26, 2007 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

Crap..2006-2007

by Stook on Apr 26, 2007 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Isn't RISP

Pretty volatile? I mean, hasn't it been shown to be largely not a repeatable skill? Over time, I think it will balance out. We're just in a slump overall, not just with RISP.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Apr 27, 2007 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Glad about the free baserunners

last year it seemed like everytime a walk was issued you knew a 3 run homer was going to follow. HR's allowed down quite a bit too, very nice. I'm sure it's due to the fewer walks.

lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 26, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions

We all know

That the talent this is MUCH higher than last year. Seriously, it's a matter of time before we string together some wins.

by doublestix on Apr 26, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

The talent is better so what is the problem

I would agree that KC has better talent in 2007 than in 2006. I also know that it is so early in the season. BUT the Royals are playing almost exactly the same way as in the past - mental errors, too many Ks, bullpen implosions, questionable moves during the game.

Another thing that bothers me is the comments the players make after those awful losses. Sounds like midseason, 15 games out of first place type of comments. The players change but the results seem to stay the same.

Could be another long summer - I would love to be wrong on this one! One consideration for 2007 is the competition has been tough so far. Schedule makers didn't do Royals any favors.

by daveyork on Apr 27, 2007 12:08 AM EDT reply actions

When you are the

second worst team in baseball...almost every team is going to be a challenge. And we have to play everybody in the AL..so..

by Stook on Apr 27, 2007 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Did you know the "vortex of suckitude"

was originally in reference to Pena's bat?

It's true!

by marbotty on Apr 27, 2007 8:24 AM EDT reply actions

Vortex of Suckitude

Has been used here in reference to Berroa.

by Stook on Apr 27, 2007 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Pitching improvement

Is huge. I think I calculated that if we could shave 150 runs allowed off our total from last year, our pythag would be 70-92, and that's with our offense not improving one iota, which I think it still could once we jettison some dead weight (Emil, I'm looking at you) and some of our guys come around.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Apr 27, 2007 1:06 PM EDT reply actions