Worn out his welcome?
January 11, 2008
Despite an on-base percentage a bit lower than you'd like at the top of the order (.338 career
on-base percentage), Scott Podsednik has proven quite effective as a leadoff man. Until last year. Every year prior
to 2007 Pods' teams have scored significantly more runs when he led off an inning than when others have led off.
| Scott Podsednik—Leading Off an Inning |
| |
Pods Leading Off |
|
Others Leading Off |
|
Gain |
|
|
| Year |
Number |
Team Runs/Inn |
Number |
Team Runs/Inn |
Team Runs/Inn |
|
| 2003 |
179 |
.70 |
1,293 |
.45 |
.25 |
| 2004 |
144 |
.48 |
1,170 |
.42 |
.06 |
| 2005 |
239 |
.73 |
1,231 |
.46 |
.27 |
| 2006 |
243 |
.80 |
1,215 |
.55 |
.25 |
| 2007 |
66 |
.47 |
1,393 |
.48 |
-.01 |
The White Sox let Podsednik go following the 2007 season.
This item is a "nugget" from the upcoming book from ACTA Sports, The Bill James Gold
Mine, available in February 2008.
Copyright © 2007 by John Dewan.
Permission to reprint or broadcast this information is granted only if used in conjunction with the following
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