Joey Votto leading the NL in doubles with 36

[leatherman]

Last year, Joey Votto was the only National League player with 40 doubles, leading the league with exactly 40 doubles in 161 games.

This year, he already has 36 doubles in 86 games (of the Reds' 88 games), and he is on pace for 66.

No one has hit 60 doubles in a season since 1936.

Todd Helton hit 59 doubles in 2000, and Carlos Delgado hit 57 the same year. They are the only two players with more than 56 since Ducky Medwick's 64 in 1936.

 

[sportscardtheory]

Go Vo'ttooo!

 

[thefatguy]

2012 NL MVP

 

[markakis8]

Brian Roberts ht 50 or more doubles 3 different times. I thought that was a nice accomplishment. Doesn't look like he'll ever do it again though

 

[peterose4hof]

BTW, 67 in a season is the record. It was set by Earl Webb in 1931.

 

[bigpapiMA32]

And if he miraculously gets to 67, that will be the most all time in a single season. He's said his goal is to be the toughest out in baseball, and he's certainly achieved it in my mind.

 

[markakis8]

I don't think he will ever accomplish anything in his career that is more bewildering than the fact that he has only pulled ONE ball foul in his entire career. ONE...Apparently he remembers the day that he did that.

I also heard that he has not popped up to the infield at all this year, which is incredible as well.

 

[Topnotchsy]

And if he miraculously gets to 67, that will be the most all time in a single season. He's said his goal is to be the toughest out in baseball, and he's certainly achieved it in my mind.

He's got the highest OBP in the Majors this season, so by definition he's been the toughest out.

As far as the MVP race which someone else mentioned, if the season ended today I don't see any way that McCutchen does not win the award, though that does not diminish from what Votto has done.

 

[markakis8]

He's got the highest OBP in the Majors this season, so by definition he's been the toughest out.

As far as the MVP race which someone else mentioned, if the season ended today I don't see any way that McCutchen does not win the award, though that does not diminish from what Votto has done.

Agreed. McCutchen would walk away with it. But Votto has been great and if McCutchen slips at all, he'll be there to swoop up the award.

Braun fanatics in 3....2....1....

 

[thefatguy]

Agreed. McCutchen would walk away with it. But Votto has been great and if McCutchen slips at all, he'll be there to swoop up the award.

Braun fanatics in 3....2....1....

Lol

It depends who wins the central. Either Pit and Cutch get it or Cin and Votto

 

[markakis8]

Lol

It depends who wins the central. Either Pit and Cutch get it or Cin and Votto

I do not think the Pirates need to win the Central for McCutchen to get it. I think the Reds could take the Central the Pittsburgh could land a WC spot and McCutchen would still win the award. Supporting cast will come into play as well. Votto has better players around him that McCutchen. That's not taking away anything from Votto, it just makes McCutchen's season all more impressive.

 

[markakis8]

wow, now he's out for 4 weeks with torn meniscus....definitely should get Carlos Quentin or Justin Upton now.

 

[matfanofold]

Man, if only Votto was on the juice! All thoes deep gappers could be fence busters, the kid could be the next Bonds!!

 

[Austin]

wow, now he's out for 4 weeks with torn meniscus....definitely should get Carlos Quentin or Justin Upton now.

Man, I hoped you were kidding, but it's true. That sucks.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8...-joey-votto-needs-knee-surgery-miss-3-4-weeks

 

[ThoseBackPages]

not bad for a canadian

 

[thefatguy]

not bad for a canadian

With the metric conversion, he's already at 60.4 doubles

 

[ThoseBackPages]

With the metric conversion, he's already at 60.4 doubles

NIIIIIIIIICE!!!

 

[hive17]

Lyle Overbay once hit 53 doubles...

Yeah he did.

 

[leatherman]

Lyle Overbay once hit 53 doubles...

Yeah he did.

I see your 53 doubles and raise you 1 double.

Signed,
1997 Mark Grudzielanek and 1977 Hal McRae

 

[thefatguy]

Its McCutchen's to lose now Votto is out.