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Ninkobei · 01-19-2012, 10:26 AM

The ticket did a numbers break down of so-called "Fat Bats" earlier. Normal players hit their peak at 26, but fatbats peak at 23, with a steady level-off or decline in production. And when they hit 30 things just fall apart. Fielder is 5'11 275lbs that should be very concerning. Also apparently his 1st base defense is marginal.

edit: also JD said that Fielder was never really a target, but he won't close the door and is always open for business. However he didn't sound too optimistic about signing him.

01-19-2012, 10:26 AM	#136
Ninkobei Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Plano, Tx Posts: 2,227	The ticket did a numbers break down of so-called "Fat Bats" earlier. Normal players hit their peak at 26, but fatbats peak at 23, with a steady level-off or decline in production. And when they hit 30 things just fall apart. Fielder is 5'11 275lbs that should be very concerning. Also apparently his 1st base defense is marginal. edit: also JD said that Fielder was never really a target, but he won't close the door and is always open for business. However he didn't sound too optimistic about signing him. __________________ Last edited by Ninkobei; 01-19-2012 at 10:52 AM.