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Interesting Catching Stats

First of all, I am always one that says pure stats don't tell the whole story of what a catcher provides (either positive or negative) for their club.  But, I just heard some interesting stats from John DeWan (sp) that I had to share:

Barrett catching with Cubs:
record: 24-28
ERA: 4.17

Without Barrett catching:
record: 16-4
ERA:3.71

Barrett Catching for Padres:
record: 3-10
ERA: 4.10

Bard Catching for Padres:
record: 33-19
ERA: 2.55

Pretty interesting stuff.

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Backs up a lot of people's thoughts around here that the Barrett trade ia contributing factor to the Cubs more recent success.

by Basman on Jul 17, 2007 12:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Barrett will be a RF'er like Moreland
He is a good offensive player who can't catch at the MLB level.
Milw-09-24-98--Brown in for defense--bases loaded--flyball--HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!NO NO NO, cubs lose 8-7

by Ivy Walls on Jul 17, 2007 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

they were
just talking bout this on 670.  might i add that the athletics are 3-10 whenever jason kendall doesnt catch for them...
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jul 17, 2007 1:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Too many variables
I just don't buy into these stats.  There's a lot of  information not being accounted for here.

by Arbusto on Jul 17, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

most notably...
Who the starter was.  Most backup catchers these day have an assigned pitcher or two.  So, if the starter that you catch for stinks, then you won't look good as a catcher.  

As for the Cubs records...
While Barrett's departure might have played a role in the surge over the last month, that is hard to prove, so again, it could just as easily be bad luck.  Hell, teh Cubs haven't won yet with Kendall!

Eamus Ursuli!

by WGNstatic on Jul 18, 2007 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow
Jmo but one of the smartest guys on the team should be the catcher.  I have a feeling Barrett was near the bottom in intelligence.
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jul 17, 2007 1:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

huh
Not sure if it means anything, but its interesting none-the-less.

by Dillthethrill on Jul 17, 2007 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good lord what a pile of shite
Talk about completely misunderstanding the application of statistics.

by FukudomeAtLarge on Jul 18, 2007 1:08 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's completely unfair...
... he was drawing no conclusions nor "misapplying" anything. He was just presenting some information that was of interest.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 18, 2007 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You take it however you like
I simply presented win loss records with certain players behind the dish.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Jul 19, 2007 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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