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By Jon Weisman
Yasiel Puig …
- has a .318 batting average, .408 on-base percentage and .553 slugging percentage — all improvements over his stunning rookie season.
- has a .961 OPS. Mike Trout has an .883 OPS.
- has the fourth-best OPS among NL outfielders.
- is now tied for first on the Dodgers with 17 walks.
- has eight walks in May, tied for third in the NL.
- in 20 games since April 20, is hitting .370/.446/.667/1.113.
- was 10th in the Major Leagues in Wins Above Replacement, according to Fangraphs, before walking twice and hitting a three-run home run Monday in the Dodgers’ 6-5 victory over Florida.
- is on fire.
Dodger4life
The adjustments that young Mr. Puig has made not just at the plate, but also in the field have to date, have been wonderful. The young man has clear leadership qualities, as well as the ability to adhere to wisdom himself. He has been a pleasure to watch play the game.
Dodger4life
Now wouldn’t it be just as wonderful, if the Dodgers and Time Warner could adhere to wisdom and make adjustments, so that everyone who so chose, could view young Mr. Puig and his teammates, play this grand ole game we call Dodger Baseball.
oldbrooklynfan
While reading the above statistics I’m hoping for some improvement from Puig. No kidding.
artieboy
Why the comparison to Trout? Why the comparison to the pinnacle of baseball poetry?
Jon Weisman
Didn’t you just answer your own question there?
artieboy
Ah so you are looking for a marker, a measuring stick. Similar to the way Vinny compares a player to DiMaggio.