ESPN-NY on Friday night after Mark Teixiera eclipsed 1,000 Career RBI:
Teixeira…says he values RBIs more than any other stat. “It’s a nice number,” he said. “You get that many in only nine years, you think, ‘I must be doing all right.”‘
Well, he certainly doesn’t value on-base percentage, because Teixeira is on track for the worst OBP of his career. We asked earlier this month if Teixeira had Yankee Stadium’d his swing over the last two seasons, resulting in lower BABIP, lower average, and lower OBP results.
Whatever the reason, he’s not getting on base nearly enough to justify the monster contract that pays him $22.5 million through 2016. He ranks 30th in the AL in OBP and 17th in the league in wOBA (.370).
The big HR and RBI totals will probably fool the masses into thinking he’s an elite hitter in the league, but he’s not. The RBIs especially are inflated because he hits in the middle of a potent Yankee lineup. Stick him on a team with a lesser offense and the RBI defense would evaporate.
Tex is a very solid hitter, but he’s an overrated one.
46 Comments
miguel1955 August 24, 2011 09:58
but he was great in the second game in the WS 09…..
55 August 24, 2011 15:14
I don’t remember, but probably not. Dude has sucked in the postseason.
Matzo August 24, 2011 15:29
Can no one take an AJ joke here?
Boobmuncher August 24, 2011 19:47
He did hit a homerun.
Small Sample Size August 24, 2011 10:11
Over the last two years. In that time he has created 50.6 runs above average, which falls behind only Robinson Cano and Curtis Granderson. He also has a 130 wRC+, which also falls behind only those two. In terms of his place in the league, he has created the 17th most runs in the last two years, and has the 22nd highest wRC+. To say he’s been bad is a gross misstatement. He has been, despite his slumps, a top 20 player.
Alfredo Griffin August 24, 2011 10:14
Who the hell said he was bad, retard?
Ben Ka bak's Dad August 24, 2011 15:23
Leave retards like my son out of this or I’ll sue.
Cut and Paste Master August 24, 2011 15:18
I can cut and paste directly from RAB too!
In fact, he has been one of the most productive Yankees in the last two years. In that time he has created 50.6 runs above average, which falls behind only Robinson Cano and Curtis Granderson. He also has a 130 wRC+, which also falls behind only those two. In terms of his place in the league, he has created the 17th most runs in the last two years, and has the 22nd highest wRC+. To say he’s been bad is a gross misstatement.
Jay Destro's Penis August 24, 2011 15:28
Suck a fatty
Look kids, Another Idot! August 25, 2011 00:29
Are you really that fucking dumb?
Who gives a flying fuck who wrote it… its ACCURATE.
Claiming he’s overrated is just ANOTHER feeble “lets find something to bitch about today” from this photoshop site.
You are a douche. Accept it. Douche for LIFE.
Cut and Paste Master August 25, 2011 09:06
Copying and pasting word for word, without giving credit, is BS. Acurate or not, don’t copy and paste from somewhere, especially a well-read blog. I don’t care if it’s from RAB or LoHud or ESPN or Pete Abe’s Red Sox cock sucking nightly diary, don’t cut and paste without giving credit.
Look kids, Another Idot! August 25, 2011 10:08
Douche for Life…
As if this site was some forum where citing source was important. In between cat fucking comments…
I didnt write the post, just making an observation
YOU, are a douche. Embrace it. Live with it
Joe Páwlikowski August 25, 2011 10:45
I want to hug you.
Douche lover August 25, 2011 13:17
Sounds like you made the comment, pussy.
Nick Social August 25, 2011 20:26
Could you guys keep it down?!?
Some of us are trying to fuck cats, and a little peace and quiet goes a long way!!!
Joe Páwlikowski August 26, 2011 11:14
I only F dudes. And let my dog lick peanut butter up.
saucY August 24, 2011 10:22
from a player perspective, i have no problem with someone valueing RBI or Runs the most. same would apply to a pitcher with Wins or Saves. They are the things that will win your team games, after all.
Fans and GM’s should know better, however.
Frank August 24, 2011 10:38
Did I mention I put my penis in my cat’s asshole?
BadAssBillyCurtis August 24, 2011 12:00
Old man Frank, you at it again?
LameAssBillyCurtis August 24, 2011 12:05
You have lumps.
Ki m Last August 24, 2011 15:23
Lumps all around
LamerAssBillyCurtis August 24, 2011 15:29
Rat spines also.
Nick Social August 25, 2011 20:30
Relocates?
Dr. John Dorian August 24, 2011 10:50
This is what separates us from Philly fans, bc those fools would spend the next 8 hours arguing that Ryan Howard is the best player on earth bc of RBIs and that OBP is dumb
Nick Social August 25, 2011 20:33
I thought that hygiene, literacy and the fact that our parents aren’t blood relatives is what separates us from Philly fans.
Frank Footer August 24, 2011 11:39
In the matter of 2+ seasons we went from having the best overall first baseman in the game to someone who barely cracks the top 10 now. What the hell happened?!?!
Amazed August 24, 2011 11:48
That this site is even run by Yankee fans.
News Flash August 25, 2011 00:38
This just in… Its run by douchebags that like to bitch.
I would bet large that they couldnt successfully manage a t-ball game, yet seem to have ALL the answers (the next day).
I come back again and again cause its simply hysterical that some of these clowns think they are experts (and couldnt tie their own shoes). Vomiting stats doesnt count.
The photoshops? Comical… I can see why the Yanks may post a pic or two. But to say people “read this site”? Come on… you really think even a 4 year old would find value in this shit?
Have a laugh, be amazed, move on…
Go Yankees.
hey August 25, 2011 08:26
you must be a real True Yankee fan.
go jetes!
boo aroid!
Nick Social August 25, 2011 20:41
go sucking nomaas dick!
boo having an opinion that differs from nomaas!
oops August 25, 2011 08:34
Sorry you bought the Tex jersey after 09? aww
Big Fan August 24, 2011 12:44
Simple solution, can Nunez play 1b?
Nunez time to shine baby!
Brandon August 24, 2011 14:36
He’s not a #3 hitter. He is best suited batting 4th or 5th. The lineup should be:
Gardner
Jeter
Granderson
A-Rod
Teixeira
Cano
Swisher
DH
Martin
Brian August 24, 2011 15:26
Wrong. Tex should be hitting 6th. Why waste Cano?
Big Fan August 24, 2011 15:30
Both wrong! Nunez should be batting 3rd. Isn’t that where you put your best hitter?
Brandon August 24, 2011 19:58
Maybe Cano should prove himself to be more than a hacker who barely hits .300
Seriously? August 25, 2011 01:31
Yeah but he’s hitting .300, soooooooooooo
Negrodamus August 24, 2011 16:05
2005, 2006, 2008 Giambi was better than 2010, 2011 Teixeira.
Why? Because Giambi fucking walked. Tex is also pretty much a dead-red all-or-nothing hitter a little earlier than we would’ve liked. He’s getting pwned on changeups this year (compared to what he used to do).
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1281&position=1B#pitchvalues
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1281&position=1B
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=818&position=1B/DH
Conclusion? He’s an idiot. Stop swinging at every change-up bounced in the dirt and he might improve. Also stop lunging at everything.
Nick Social August 25, 2011 20:43
It wouldn’t kill the dude to drive the ball to left field once in awhile too.
The Truth August 24, 2011 16:15
I’m wondering when the great Kevin Long is going to fix this problem? You know the best hitting coach in the league. Honestly if Tex Hit Gonzalez has for Boston we would have about a nine game lead. He got his first HR against them this year in the last series. Last night I was afraid granderson would walk putting the game in the hands to Tex & he once again failed to do a damn thing.
Pete C. August 24, 2011 17:20
He Giambi’d his swing.
When he’s hits left, it’s obvious all he’s thinking of is the porch.
Fucking Ted Williams could get away with it, but neither Tex or Giambi are Ted Williams.
When Giambi was signed, SI did a piece on him. They talked about how, because he had power TO ALL FIELDS, he’d be able to take advantage of the stadiums size and drive the ball into the gaps. Yeah right.
Some lefties just can’t control themselves, Tex is almost looking in the home dugout before his swing’s even finished.
The guys supposed to be a professional hitter. Part of the definition I think would be: If the defense is playing you a certain way, you should be good enough and smart enough to compensate.
Granderson doesn’t have the problem, in fact the stadium seems to have the effect for him, that maybe SI was projecting on Giambi. And by being a professional hitter, it carries over with a basket of homeruns. Fuckin awesome.
Negrodamus August 24, 2011 20:10
Changeup low/away: In play, out(s)
Like fucking clockwork.
RimJob Mike August 24, 2011 18:01
Adrian Gonzalez can suck my dick.
Carlos Peñis August 24, 2011 18:18
I’ve been claimed on waivers, so my .342 OBP may be joining the Yankees. I also like to strike out and hit lazy flyballs, for what it’s worth. BUT NO BUNTING, JOE – C-PEÑIS DON’T PLAY THAT.
Big Fan August 24, 2011 23:46
You were claimed to carry Nunez’s jock strap buddy!
John Stirling August 25, 2011 19:52
Well, I’ll tell ya. All the HRs and RBI aside, it seems like every day this guy makes a play that saves the yankees a run.