commie, homo-loving lady ([info]riddering) wrote,
@ 2009-06-26 14:24:00
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The Baseball Pimp.



Happy birthday to Derek Jeter! He turns 35 today and he's having an amazing season for hits, runs, stolen bases, and defense. Here's to many more!

I'd like to display this top five list with little commentary but nyah nyah nyah.

Top Five Players with Most GIDP

1 Cal Ripken 350
2 Hank Aaron 328
3 Carl Yastrzemski 323
4 Dave Winfield 319
5 Eddie Murray 316

Derek Jeter's GIDP number as of this point in his fourteenth major league season: 203. Even if he goes on a tear during his final seasons and jumps above 315 he's in good company. So when someone tries to make you think a player isn't good due to GIDP numbers they're likely grasping at straws to defuse your impeccable arguments and taste. It might frustrate you in a game, but in the end it doesn't diminish a player's worth.

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[info]papel_luna
2009-06-26 09:46 pm UTC (link)
HE'S

JUST

SO

TINY.

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[info]riddering
2009-06-27 12:59 am UTC (link)
Iknowohmygoodness!

I want to take baby Jeter home and cuddle him.

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[info]anjak_j
2009-06-27 05:28 am UTC (link)
That is some good company.

I think people make way too much of this aspect of Derek's game, probably because he's never been a power hitter. I think he's still got plenty under the hood as far as playing this game goes, though maybe not as a shortstop.

He looks so young on that trading card picture that I want to pinch his cheeks. =P

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