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markakis8
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The first poll, Matt Wieters won fans over in April. But he just finally got above his weight in BA. A month ago it was pretty clear Ty Wigginton was going to be the rep, but he's now hitting .266 and hasn't hit a HR since 1962.
I honestly think it could be any of these 5 guys so I will list them and post their stats and then tell you who I think it's going to be.
Ty Wigginton - .266 13 HR 40 RBI - yeah the HR are attractive but he hasn't hit a HR ever since pitchers realized he was just sitting on their fastballs. What benefits him is the lack of production from the middle infield as a whole in the AL - he's still a heavy favorite to be the O's rep this year.
Nick Markakis - .306 BA .398 OBP - If this was 1986, Markakis would be an All-Star but alas 3 HR and 24 RBI are not going to get you far this day and age, even in the year of the pitcher. He still has a long shot of making the team but players like Alex Rios, Vernon Wells, and Nelson Cruz should keep him off.
Adam Jones - .271 12 HR 33 RBI - dude is raking right now, but he had such a slow start, that really affects him. Last year's All-Star "hero" still has an outside chance. Like Markakis, OF is crowded.
Luke Scott - .266 11 HR 28 RBI - I just threw him up here b/c of his home run total. It's nothing impressive but is anything on the Orioles team impressive? The one stat I think will keep him off: AVG with RISP - it's like .120, the worst in the MLB
Jason Berken - 1.66 ERA 43.1 IP 32 K - I hated this guy last year. I love him this year. He's a completely different pitcher this year and can eat innings - which he has done on numerous occasions. A month ago I say Wigginton, now I say Berken will be the O's rep - you can always use a guy that can throw 3 innings in the AS game. And honestly, who cares if anyone sees an Oriole in the midsummer classic this year? Berken is the ideal candidate.
My pick: Jason Berken
I honestly think it could be any of these 5 guys so I will list them and post their stats and then tell you who I think it's going to be.
Ty Wigginton - .266 13 HR 40 RBI - yeah the HR are attractive but he hasn't hit a HR ever since pitchers realized he was just sitting on their fastballs. What benefits him is the lack of production from the middle infield as a whole in the AL - he's still a heavy favorite to be the O's rep this year.
Nick Markakis - .306 BA .398 OBP - If this was 1986, Markakis would be an All-Star but alas 3 HR and 24 RBI are not going to get you far this day and age, even in the year of the pitcher. He still has a long shot of making the team but players like Alex Rios, Vernon Wells, and Nelson Cruz should keep him off.
Adam Jones - .271 12 HR 33 RBI - dude is raking right now, but he had such a slow start, that really affects him. Last year's All-Star "hero" still has an outside chance. Like Markakis, OF is crowded.
Luke Scott - .266 11 HR 28 RBI - I just threw him up here b/c of his home run total. It's nothing impressive but is anything on the Orioles team impressive? The one stat I think will keep him off: AVG with RISP - it's like .120, the worst in the MLB
Jason Berken - 1.66 ERA 43.1 IP 32 K - I hated this guy last year. I love him this year. He's a completely different pitcher this year and can eat innings - which he has done on numerous occasions. A month ago I say Wigginton, now I say Berken will be the O's rep - you can always use a guy that can throw 3 innings in the AS game. And honestly, who cares if anyone sees an Oriole in the midsummer classic this year? Berken is the ideal candidate.
My pick: Jason Berken
