Why doesn't Brown start every day?

[Uncle Ruckus]

He only hit over .300 last year as a sophomore, produced as a freshman and does nothing but give results. I'm sure there's some type of metric or matchup reason why he never starts though. Oh, and he just hit a 17ing grand slam against one of the best pitching staffs in the country.

 

[missouridawg]

He only hit over .300 last year as a sophomore, produced as a freshman and does nothing but give results. I'm sure there's some type of metric or matchup reason why he never starts though. Oh, and he just hit a 17ing grand slam against one of the best pitching staffs in the country.

Rooker is like 11-20 against LHP this year. He will be hitting in the 2 hole against lefties for the immediate future. There is an argument that Brown could be in there over Humohreys, but I prefer Humohreys against LHP for sure.

huge blast by Brown tonight though

 

[dawgatUSM]

It's a good problem to have. You've got 3 starting outfielders with good bats on the bench no matter which way you go. I prefer starting Hump, Robson, and Rooker though. And I love Cody Brown. I just think Cohen likes him on Right Handers and pinch hit situations.

 

[ronpolk]

Until Kruger can catch I don't think brown should start. I like rooker and hump in the lineup. Once Kruger can catch then you could let Collins DH, hump at 3rd and brown to left.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

When healthy, Kruger C, Collins DH, Hump 3B, Brown LF. Problem solved

 

[engie]

When someone is uber-successful in a given role -- let's leave them in that role. Particularly when there aren't any obvious holes that need filling. Hump is swinging it really well right now also. And Rooker was always going to stroke it at some point. Seems to be getting there now.

 

[gymdawg.sixpack]

Elih has issues with passballs, that seems clear. Hudson has control issues, thats obvious. Why not matchup another catcher with Hudson and play Elih the rest of the weekend?

 

[msstate7]

Elih has issues with passballs, that seems clear. Hudson has control issues, thats obvious. Why not matchup another catcher with Hudson and play Elih the rest of the weekend?

Marrero had problems with all pitchers tonight

 

[engie]

Elih has issues with passballs, that seems clear. Hudson has control issues, thats obvious. Why not matchup another catcher with Hudson and play Elih the rest of the weekend?

No, he doesn't. Tonight was an exception. Something beyond the usual was going on with glare/lighting in the atmospheric conditions or something -- both catchers were having trouble with seeing and receiving the ball. Yes -- that does happen sometimes. Hudson never settled in tonight -- but Elih is his guy. He's actually the best framing/receiving catcher we've had under Cohen. Really not close. That's going to do more for our pitchers' confidence and eventual command than you can measure.

 

[jdbulldog]

Elih is the man.

 

[ronpolk]

No, he doesn't. Tonight was an exception. Something beyond the usual was going on with glare/lighting in the atmospheric conditions or something -- both catchers were having trouble with seeing and receiving the ball. Yes -- that does happen sometimes. Hudson never settled in tonight -- but Elih is his guy. He's actually the best framing/receiving catcher we've had under Cohen. Really not close. That's going to do more for our pitchers' confidence and eventual command than you can measure.

Yeah I'm a big fan of Elih... Had a bad game last night but that happens sometimes. Still want him behind the plate.