Random Stats: Royal Hitters Getting Hit By Pitches

by Freneau on Jul 5, 2011 1:00 PM EDT in Kansas City Royals News

HBPs are something of a stealth stat that doesn't get tracked too much. It gets factored into OBP, sure, but that's about as far as it goes. And generally, that is ok, as they are rare events.

Nevertheless, here are the team leaders on reaching base by HBP.

Wilson Betemit has 216 PAs this season without a plunking. Betemit is adept at avoiding getting hit, only being so nicked 3 times over his 1806 career PAs.

The Royals have 23 HBPs this season, 10th most in the American League. The White Sox lead the AL with 50 HBPs, thanks mostly to Carlos Quentin's 17 HBPs.

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by RoyalsRetro on Jul 5, 2011 1:09 PM EDT reply actions

Good Lord (apologies Eric), I hate Carlos Quentin

I loathe him so much that it shocks me that I can actually loathe someone on his team more than I loathe him.

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by Old Man Duggan on Jul 5, 2011 1:10 PM EDT reply actions

How can you be hit 17 times?

You are supposed to attempt to avoid being hit for a HBP to be awarded. Umpires need to grow a pair and call him on it.

Edgar knows best.

by kcbottom9th on Jul 5, 2011 2:02 PM EDT reply actions

thats a joke of a rule...

it hasnt and wont ever be enforced…its stupid….dont throw the ball where it can hit the batter if you dont want him to go to 1st base

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by billybeingbilly on Jul 5, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

That's a great idea

until the batter is physically in the strike zone. If the pitch is a strike do you still give the batter first? What if he sticks his padded elbow into it?

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by sfeldkamp on Jul 5, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions

if the balls over the plate....strike zone or not...

i wouldnt give them 1st base…thats it though

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by billybeingbilly on Jul 5, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions

The rule is that if it is a strike it is not a free base, it's just ruled a strike

Also the batter has to make a reasonable attempt to get out of the way, otherwise it’s ruled a ball (unless it’s a strike, of course) and no free base.

Kila's slash for Apr 20 to May 4, 2011, right before he was sent down: .276 / .344 / .448

by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jul 6, 2011 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions

i know the rule...

i just think its a dumb rule and im glad they dont enforce it

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by billybeingbilly on Jul 6, 2011 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions

So don't ever throw inside of the plate?

Because all we want is a hitters game right?

Edgar knows best.

by kcbottom9th on Jul 5, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

most guys are going to get out of the way...

its a risk you’ve gotta take…just like the guys who are letting a ball hit them at 95 MPH are taking a risk of injury

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by billybeingbilly on Jul 5, 2011 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Will Peavy throw at Butler tonight?

by kansasjohn on Jul 5, 2011 2:17 PM EDT reply actions

we better be throwing at someone tonight

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by billybeingbilly on Jul 5, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

More importantly

Will it jeapardize his “hit series” streak?

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by RoyalsRetro on Jul 5, 2011 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Why would he?

by hawkinscm87 on Jul 5, 2011 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions

he’s thrown super close at Billy before because Billy’s owned him, stared too long at a HR, was too slow around the bases, etc.. He’s been pissy in the past at Billy’s pre-tonight’s game success (.400/.500/1.300 3 HR in 10 AB).

by kansasjohn on Jul 5, 2011 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Quintin needs to quit humpin the plate

by Kansas City Keith on Jul 5, 2011 2:52 PM EDT reply actions

half the time that basted gets beaned its a strike

by Kansas City Keith on Jul 5, 2011 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

Hey guys, Rockies fan from Purple Row here.

(excuse me if this is the wrong place to post this; if you would rather me post a fanpost/shot, I will certainly do so- let me know).

We at Purple Row were wondering if you would be so kind as to align with us on the MLB All Star Final Vote. I do not have any AL player on my current ballot and have been voting and voting and voting for our man, Todd Helton. Now this is the part where I go on a rant that he is really deserving (with his bat AND glove), and the such like….you get the picture.

As two fellow midwestish/midmarket teams, we offer to vote for your left fielder, Alex Gordon (who I am sure you want to get in as equally as we want our guy- and at the same time say HA! to the large market teams when we win), if you would add the Toddfather to your ballots.

We are fans of our word, and as mentioned have pressed the “vote” button countlessly. You can count on us.

Thanks all, hope to hear back from you.

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by prettyinpurple on Jul 5, 2011 3:52 PM EDT reply actions

Need to up your offer

In addition to voting for Gordon, the Phillies fans are offering cheesesteaks if we vote for Victorino, and if we vote for Ethier, the Dodgers fans are offering Chad Billingsley.

by Gopherballs on Jul 5, 2011 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

We give you Dinger.

(Aw, crap- that’s not a good deal…)

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by prettyinpurple on Jul 5, 2011 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Alright:

We will throw in Monster Nachos (I hear they’re the bomb), Helton Burger combos with chocolate or vanilla shakes, purple mountain majesties, places to ski on vacation, a fridge full of Maria M’s weiners, and one of our writers, Jeff Aberle (apparently the community will be willing to sacrifice me as well).

Not on only that, you already have the awesomeness that is Jeff Francis and Felipe Paulino!

So vote now, and vote often!

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by prettyinpurple on Jul 5, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions