What is the lowest batting average that ever led a Twin season? Full season: .279, Todd Walker, 1999. Strike season (1/2 year), .268, John Castino, 1981. So ... this looks to be a "record-setting" year for the Twins in this regard.
For the Twins to take their manifest destiny in their own hands I think they need to win 86 games, which means they need to play .615 baseball from here on out. Can they do it? Of course they can do it. Will do they do it? I don't know. That's why I'm tuning in, and paying attention to these wonderful baseball discussions at TD!
Molitor's challenge success rate coming into the game was 65%, which ranks fourth in the MLB. Last year Gardy was 54%. Guess which manager led MLB last year, and so far this year? (Prize to be unannounced).
I went to one Fall League game last year and neither Buxton or Kepler played. I felt ripped off. Then again, someone standing in line next to me gave me a free ticket, so I couldn't complain.
I read it differently. That if he were called up now he wouldn't even be an average mlb player. They expect that and much much more from him. Therefore, he needs more time in the minors.
I wish the Rays' announcers would offer some ideas/opinion/onions about WHY the Rays traded Jepsen to the Twins. I don't get it. Can someone lay it on the line for me?