11/10 UPDATE: Only two days after out post, David Ross signed with Boston.
We’re on record that we’d like Russell Martin back on the right terms, but here’s an alternative should RussMart depart, or even as his backup if he stays…
David Ross, free agent, age 35, spent last 4 seasons with the Braves
Ross has a weird stat profile. A career back-up catcher, he’s had some serious years of offensive suckage, including a .544 OPS (42 wRC+, 44 OPS+) back in 2007 with the Dodgers. However, check out his last 4 seasons!
| Year | Age | Tm | G | HR | BB | SO | 2009 | 32 | ATL | NL | 54 | 151 | 7 | 21 | 39 | .273 | .380 | .508 | .888 | 133 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33 | ATL | NL | 59 | 145 | 2 | 20 | 28 | .289 | .392 | .479 | .871 | 136 | |||||||
| 2011 | 34 | ATL | NL | 52 | 171 | 6 | 16 | 51 | .263 | .333 | .428 | .761 | 107 | |||||||
| 2012 | 35 | ATL | NL | 62 | 196 | 9 | 18 | 60 | .256 | .321 | .449 | .770 | 105 |
There is a belief that catchers have later hitting peaks than other position players, because they’re so focused on their defensive responsibilities. This could be the case for Ross.
He’s had some big BABIPs over the last 4 years, but he’s also substantially increased his line drive rate over the same time period.
For his career, Ross is a league average-hitter (99 wRC+, 100 OPS+). For a catcher, that’s mighty fine.
Defensively, he’s thrown out 39% of would-be basestealers over his 11-year career, and has a reputation for handling a pitching staff well.
He’s never played a full season, so if Russell Martin does leave, the Yankees will need to find someone else who can share time. But, if Martin does stay, he would be an awesome backup, and would allow Triple-A’s Austin Romine to work back into shape and recover from his back injury.
24 Comments
The Shockmaster November 8, 2012 17:54
“He’s never played a full season, so if Russell Martin does leave, the Yankees will need to find someone else who can share time”
And there’s the rub. Who?
Duh November 9, 2012 00:42
NoMaas was talking about David Ross– you know, the guy they centered this entire article around?
Fransisco Cervelli November 9, 2012 02:38
He’s saying that I’m not a suitable catcher to pair up with Ross.
*fist pump*
No Duh November 9, 2012 09:32
If Russell Martin left, they would still need ANOTHER catcher. And the point that NoMaas was making is that they need someone IN ADDITION to Ross.
Is this going to fast for you?
Jay Destro November 9, 2012 14:17
You are one huge douche.
No Duh November 9, 2012 14:26
That would have been a better comeback had it not been already used around this site so much, that you probably cut and pasted it. It would have also been better had you replied with a comment that was actually about the topic.
Dude November 9, 2012 21:24
I think its pretty clear he was talking about a STARTING catcher. Not Ross. A career backup. Jerkoff
The Shockmaster November 9, 2012 17:26
How dumb are you?
Brian S. November 8, 2012 17:59
So so stinky
Robinson Tilapia November 8, 2012 18:50
Again , the most question not being asked :
HOW BIG IS THE DICK ?
THICKNESS ?
CIRCUMCISED ?
Jjyank November 8, 2012 19:44
7 inches long, 2 inches wide, and yes, he is circumcised. The Jews that run this team wouldn’t be interested in him if he wasn’t. Now come over to my place so we can fondle each other and talk about how much we hate that prepubescant kid, Eddard.
Joe Páwlikowski November 9, 2012 14:15
You are all making the Pawl hard.
diemyfriend December 4, 2012 15:40
There are no jews that run that team you silly douchebag – cherrington is as waspy a name as they come, warner may be jewish but obviously john henry ain’t and lucciano is an italian name you fucking cunt
Eli Whiteside November 8, 2012 20:06
Too bad the Yanks already claimed me.
David Ross November 8, 2012 20:35
I’m an old career back-up.
Sign me today!
Cody Ross November 8, 2012 22:12
How about someone to platoon with Ichiro?
Fat Gourd November 8, 2012 22:56
You could place a fat gourd as platoon spilt with Ichiro and tell people it’s Delmon Young. $ saved.
Ubaldo Jimenez November 9, 2012 12:42
Welcome to the club David.
Left field fences November 9, 2012 16:04
Hi Dave, welcome to the club
TSJC November 9, 2012 14:16
Nigga please
Robinson Tilapia November 9, 2012 17:05
Tacos for teabags ??!!
Dude November 9, 2012 21:26
Ask Sherman if he fits under the 189 because hes obsessed. Imagine we cant trade for Justin Fucking Upton because hes too expensive?
WTF. These are the Yankees. Why get this new stadium if we arent going to fill it with stars? How much does the YES network go down if we win 80 games? Ask SNY.
How do those 2500$ seats look winning 75 games?
1985 baseball card November 10, 2012 11:49
“There is a belief that catchers have later hitting peaks than other position players”
& leave it to NM not to research that.
You tout sabermertics but at the end of the day you’ll take whatever dogma
fits ya.
Ki m Last November 10, 2012 22:33
Lumps