2019 Giancarlo Stanton Performance Thread

[EvanJ]

He hit a three-run homer in SWB's 16-3 loss at Durham. Durham's Jake Cronenworth had a home run, triple, double, and 2 walks, but no single. Only 9 MLB players from 1908 to the present have done that. Of those players, Carlos Santana is the only active one, and Willie Mays is the best one.

[-tz]

He hit a three-run homer in SWB's 16-3 loss at Durham. Durham's Jake Cronenworth had a home run, triple, double, and 2 walks, but no single. Only 9 MLB players from 1908 to the present have done that. Of those players, Carlos Santana is the only active one, and Willie Mays is the best one.

So, are you saying that going a single short of the cycle—plus two walks—is a rarer feat than hitting for the cycle?

[Bonn1997]

So, are you saying that going a single short of the cycle—plus two walks—is a rarer feat than hitting for the cycle?

I would assume so. It basically boils down to what is more common, getting one single or two walks (plus no singles) in the same game.

[YanksBeatBraves1996]

I am not looking forward to Gian's return because he isn't likely to listen to Marcus Thames's advice to hit the ball where it's pitched instead of trying to pull the ball.

[Bonn1997]

I am not looking forward to Gian's return because he isn't likely to listen to Marcus Thames's advice to hit the ball where it's pitched instead of trying to pull the ball.

I’m looking forward to our 3 power hitting additions. I don’t like being in second place.

[DrNick]

I’m looking forward to our 3 power hitting additions. I don’t like being in second place.

Good thing they currently are not in second place

[YanksBeatBraves1996]

LeMahieu, 3B
Judge, RF
Stanton, LF
Enacarcion, DH
Sanchez, C
Didi, SS
Torres, 2B
Voit, 1B
Hicks, CF

What a starting lineup!

[Bonn1997]

Good thing they currently are not in second place

You’re right. Fangraphs isn’t updated. If they keep playing like the past 2 weeks, they probably will be soon though.

[NYYfan4life90]

LeMahieu, 3B
Judge, RF
Stanton, LF
Enacarcion, DH
Sanchez, C
Didi, SS
Torres, 2B
Voit, 1B
Hicks, CF

What a starting lineup!

Not gonna lie, that's a very nice looking starting lineup. Now, just need to go all in for Scherzer or even Bumgarner.

[primetime714]

LeMahieu, 3B
Judge, RF
Stanton, LF
Enacarcion, DH
Sanchez, C
Didi, SS
Torres, 2B
Voit, 1B
Hicks, CF

What a starting lineup!

Moving Voit that far down would be a mistake, one of our best OBP guys. I’d probably have him hit 3.

Against RHP
DJL
Judge
Voit
Sanchez
Stanton
Didi
Encarnacion
Torres
Hicks

Against LHP
DJL
Judge
Voit
Stanton
Encarnacion
Sanchez
Torres
Hicks
Urshela

[Bonn1997]

Moving Voit that far down would be a mistake, one of our best OBP guys. I’d probably have him hit 3.

Against RHP
DJL
Judge
Voit
Sanchez
Stanton
Didi
Encarnacion
Torres
Hicks

Against LHP
DJL
Judge
Voit
Stanton
Encarnacion
Sanchez
Torres
Hicks
Urshela

Against RHP, Gardner has hit much better than Hicks has. Just something to keep an eye on. You can’t give up on Hicks this early obviously.

[primetime714]

Against RHP, Gardner has hit much better than Hicks has. Just something to keep an eye on. You can’t give up on Hicks this early obviously.

Hicks had a 132 wRC+ against RHP last year. He may get back into the leadoff spot against RHP when he gets going but DJ has been too good there.

Gardner will rotate in plenty against RHP though giving rest to one of the 3 OFs.

[milktoast]

I am not looking forward to Gian's return because he isn't likely to listen to Marcus Thames's advice to hit the ball where it's pitched instead of trying to pull the ball.

I was hoping for a trade straight up the Parrot Post Man for Stanton I know everyone must think I'm crazy but think of the contracts straight up trade the M'S COULD DRAW MVP SEE crowds .nice

[HelloNewman]

I am not looking forward to Gian's return because he isn't likely to listen to Marcus Thames's advice to hit the ball where it's pitched instead of trying to pull the ball.

1. Interesting that you know his relationship with Marcus Thames, doubly interesting that you know Marcus Thames has a philosophy to "hit the ball where it's pitched." Source?

2. We didn't see the best of Stanton last year, he pissed me off personally plenty of times I admit but even in a bad year he was still good. "Good" Stanton is one of the most dynamic offensive players in baseball, I actually look forward to taking a look.

[Bonn1997]

1. Interesting that you know his relationship with Marcus Thames, doubly interesting that you know Marcus Thames has a philosophy to "hit the ball where it's pitched." Source?

2. We didn't see the best of Stanton last year, he pissed me off personally plenty of times I admit but even in a bad year he was still good. "Good" Stanton is one of the most dynamic offensive players in baseball, I actually look forward to taking a look.

Great points

[smckdwn989]

Moving Voit that far down would be a mistake, one of our best OBP guys. I’d probably have him hit 3.

Against RHP
DJL
Judge
Voit
Sanchez
Stanton
Didi
Encarnacion
Torres
Hicks

Against LHP
DJL
Judge
Voit
Stanton
Encarnacion
Sanchez
Torres
Hicks
Urshela

didi hits lefties just fine

[primetime714]

didi hits lefties just fine

Yea but if you’re going to rest him and they certainly will, you do it against LHP whenever you reasonably can. Plus Gio deserves to play although he also hits RHP better. So Didi doesn’t need to sit against lefties but I’d do it more often than not especially since Gardner will never play against lefties so if you’re resting someone it should be an INF with Didi the obvious choice.

[ajra21]

Not gonna lie, that's a very nice looking starting lineup. Now, just need to go all in for Scherzer or even Bumgarner.

Does anyone really think Scherzer will be available?

And doe anyone think Bumgarner is worth it barring a complete salary dump.

[Poppingtags]

Does anyone really think Scherzer will be available?

No

And doe anyone think Bumgarner is worth it barring a complete salary dump.

Absolutely.

[ajra21]

Absolutely.

I think he could really struggle in the ALE and our bandbox.

[sjb23]

I think it's very telling that I came looking for this thread and had to create it - even Encarnarcion & David Hale had their own threads lol.

As a fan base, I don't know if Stanton will ever be praised or even just accepted by us. It seems like no matter what he does we'll either want more of the successes or just remember all the times he fails. It kind of reminds me of rooting for Dave Winfield - a great talent, but never seemed to do enough.

Anyway, I wanted to discuss Stanton's batting stance and game plan when he goes up to bat. I think he's too far back from the plate and too closed to be able to handle the pitches he sees, as a whole.

No way he can cover down and away, no way he can cover high and inside, IMO. Just six inches closer to the plate and just a wee bit more open should help him, in my uneducated opinion. He's much more vulnerable to swings-and-misses than most of the other hitters on this squad.

[Bonn1997]

http://www.nyyfansforum.com/showthre...ormance-Thread

[matt2351]

http://www.nyyfansforum.com/showthre...ormance-Thread

Thanks! I'll merge these.

Edit: Done

[Bonn1997]

I think it's very telling that I came looking for this thread and had to create it - even Encarnarcion & David Hale had their own threads lol.

As a fan base, I don't know if Stanton will ever be praised or even just accepted by us. It seems like no matter what he does we'll either want more of the successes or just remember all the times he fails. It kind of reminds me of rooting for Dave Winfield - a great talent, but never seemed to do enough.

Anyway, I wanted to discuss Stanton's batting stance and game plan when he goes up to bat. I think he's too far back from the plate and too closed to be able to handle the pitches he sees, as a whole.

No way he can cover down and away, no way he can cover high and inside, IMO. Just six inches closer to the plate and just a wee bit more open should help him, in my uneducated opinion. He's much more vulnerable to swings-and-misses than most of the other hitters on this squad.

I was traveling and haven’t been watching. So I can’t comment on a new stance. However, I have no problem with Stanton. He had a very good season last year. Many fans can’t separate the player’s salary from the player but some here definitely can.

[YanksBeatBraves1996]

No one can blame Stanton if he chooses to stand farther from home plate than normal. I am sure that the baseball to his face years ago has him standing where he stands.