The Brewer Advent Calendar #16: Alcides Escobar
by Kyle Lobner on Feb 4, 2010 4:00 PM CST
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PrintBehind today's door we find...Alcides Escobar!
As the heir apparent at shortstop, most of the accolades regarding Escobar's game are reserved for his defense. With that said, he's off to a pretty nice start with the bat as well, hitting .310/.338/.372 in his first 138 major league plate appearances.
In fact, Escobar is only the second Brewer ever to collect 40 hits in his first 138 PAs:
| Player | Season(s) | Hits |
| Ryan Braun | 2007 | 42 |
| Alcides Escobar | 2008-2009 | 40 |
| Paul Molitor | 1978 | 39 |
| Dale Sveum | 1986 | 39 |
| Tony Gwynn Jr | 2006-2007 | 38 |
| Steve Hovley | 1969 | 38 |
| Casey McGehee | 2009 | 38 |
| Kevin Barker | 1999-2000 | 37 |
| Pat Listach | 1992 | 37 |
| Bob Sheldon | 1974-1975 | 37 |
Thanks to TheJay for the research.
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What is this? Kevin Barker week?
First he hits an HR for Dominican, now he’s trivia. I smell a comeback!
The Reds guy is not the same Kevin Barker
And if the Dominican guy is the same as the Reds guy, he’s not our Kevin Barker either.
BBRef has it as the same guy
The Reds guy is the same Kevin Barker
MLB.com page, and the required feel-good story for anyone who makes it to the majors again after a number of years in AAA.
Yep
I think at one point last year, Haudricourt tweeted that it was a different guy, but he was mistaken.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
And we traded him for a worse, older outfielder!
The outrage!
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Feb 4, 2010 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
I was being sarcastic
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Feb 4, 2010 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
Say what you will...
I’d take .270 from a Brewers CF any dig-damn day of the week. Or do I need to remind you of the Marquis Grissom-Devon White-Chuckie Carr-Marc Newfield-Insert atrocious CF here-years?
Ok, Marc Newfield wasn’t a CF… But we traded Greg Vaughn for him! Sal Bando was a lunatic!
Mike Bischoff
Milwaukee, WI
Do you really want to resurrect the TGJ/Jody Gerut thing?
TGJ career: .261/.331/.326 and a .298 wOBA with an 8.4 UZR/150 in CF
Jody Gerut career: .264/.329/.436 and a .330 wOBA with a 10.4 UZR/150 in CF
Not sure I see it as being an issue…
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Feb 4, 2010 10:11 PM CST up reply actions
But Tony Gwynn's dad gives him SO MUCH POTENTIAL!
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
I forgot that 'potential' and 'upside' buy you at least 4 years of mediocre playing time here.
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Feb 5, 2010 8:29 AM CST up reply actions
It's just how genetics work!
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
I'm throwing my Punnett Squares away
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Feb 5, 2010 10:36 AM CST up reply actions
Did someone say Tony Gwynn Jr.?
That’s my cue!
OBP in 3 seasons as a Brewer: .300
SLG in 3 seasons as a Brewer: .298
NEVER FORGET.
by Rubie Q on Feb 5, 2010 8:24 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Is he in good company on that list?
Looking to buy: General Manager Deputy Badge
by Bush League All Star on Feb 4, 2010 9:51 PM CST reply actions
Kevin Barker, you say...
This list doesn’t exactly pop out at you, after Braun and Molly, but still encouraging, given that this kid has been considered defense-first his entire minors career. Plus, it provides the perfect link for my infielders preview over on my site!
Mike Bischoff
Milwaukee, WI
It's strange but I was always a fan of Kevin Barker
Get out of my dreams and into my Chuckie Carr
-Molitorfan 12/23/09
I remember drinking an awful lot of the Kevin Barker Kool Aid back in the day.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
I just drank beer.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Back when Barker was a potential big deal, I was too young for beer.
I preferred screwdrivers.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
Now you've got me thinking about Bob Barker and drinking to The Price Is Right.
Ooooooh, College, how I miss you, so.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
"hey guys, let's play asshole!"
like college kids need a card game to get wasted.
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Feb 5, 2010 6:31 PM CST up reply actions
It helps at 10am.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Heyo!
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Feb 5, 2010 6:31 PM CST up reply actions
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