Brewers swept Royals, winning game one on May 12.
The series before, took game one against Dodgers before losing the next two.
Otherwise, ever since Seattle series in April, it sure seems like we lose an awful lot of openers.
The last time Brewer hitters went entire game without striking out was August 26, 1998.
Brewers beat Rockies, 6-5. The Rockies pitchers who could not strike anyone out were none other than Jamey Wright and Mike DeJean.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/COL/COL199808260.shtml
Morel now with 1.226 OPS for Cubs in 60 PA.
Luke Voit with .143 BA for Nashville in 14 AB.
Tying it back to Hiura: not all ‘MLB hitters’ mash 1.100 OPS in Triple-A.
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlbs-rob-manfred-could-threaten-brewers-with-relocation-as-part-of-push-for-ballpark-updates-per-report/
The Journal Sentinel report indicates that the renovations -- upgrades to seating areas, concourses and gathering spaces -- would cost an estimated $428 million over the course of the next 20 years.
Does anyone believe the concourse, seating and gathering spaces are inadequate?
On pace for 89 wins seems like a B.
We probably need to consider ‘championship caliber’ performance as being an A’ grade.
We are not the Pirates where being over .500 is a celebration.
I hadn’t noticed the Miami Marlins with equal or better record than Mets, Phillies and Padres through 50 games.
With Sandy Alcantara’s ERA hovering around 5.
Mets, Phillies and Padres combine for $ 836 million in payroll.
I believe this is language agreed to between Milwaukee Brewers and the taxpayers of the Five County Area. The Brewers are entitled to a ‘top-tier’ stadium otherwise the Stadium District (taxpayers) are in default of the lease contract.
Jesus Aguilar has career OPS of .799 against LHP in 697 AB.
In 2023, Aguilar has 1.149 OPS against LHP in 45 PA.
I assume Oakland would be willing to trade Aguilar for a fair price. Seems like bringing Aguilar back would be a ‘Brewers move.’
At the same time, I don’t think we need to typecast the Brewers’ need as only more offense against LHP. I think we could let Hiura hit against anyone for a little bit In Milwaukee.
If Hiura reproduces his .866 OPS against RHP like he did in 2022, that would also be helpful.
Career Triple-A
Prince Fielder .957 OPS in 378 AB
Ryan Braun 1.119 OPS in 117 AB
Joey Weimer .888 OPS in 150 AB
Jesse Winker .786 OPS in in 684 AB
Rickie Weeks 1.089 OPS in 237 AB
Mike Trout 1.090 OPS in 77 AB
Nolan Arenado .999 OPS in 86 AB
Conclusion: it is rare and impressive to produce 1.100 OPS in small and large samples in Triple-A.