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2011
Remember The Frenchy?
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Things are looking up for the Mets right now and I just wanted to point out something quickly about an ex-Met. Remember Jeff Francoeur? It wasn’t too long ago that Jeff Francoeur sparked incredible debate over every single thing he did. No, really…every thing. There were fiery debates right here and I enjoyed watching all of them. Francoeur became the poster boy for “anti-sabermetrics” and I found the whole thing pretty amusing.
In any case, Francoeur was traded to the Rangers halfway through last year for a backup infielder, Joquian Arias. I wasn’t fond of this trade because I thought Francoeur was worth more – but the saber-heads thought it was a fair trade. He went on to bat .340 in limited time for the Rangers throughout the rest of the season. Francoeur, this season, has found a new home playing for the Kansas City Royals.
That might be a small sample size, but wow. He’s even walked 7 times. It seems like he’s having a field day with AL pitching. Prorate his stats to around 600 ABs and he would be posting over 30 HRS, 100 RBI, 180 H, 40 some walks and 40 2B. I don’t think it’s possible for Frenchy to continue this rate for the entire season but honestly, don’t tell me it’s impossible for him to do .280/25/100. Combine that with above average defense and you’ve got a productive MLB outfielder.
I wish Frenchy only the best in the remainder of his MLB career and I always will be keeping track of him – probably because if he shows any kind of improvement, the super-saberheads will explode due to “does not compute” errors in their minds. I know not every sabermetric supporter is a generic zombie who only reads numbers – in fact, there are quite a few people who use sabermetrics that I respect. But…everybody knows by now that I’m a traditionalist and I don’t like sabermetrics. Maybe I’ll read Moneyball someday soon, though.
All jokes aside, here’s a fun question to think about. Let’s say the Mets sold high on Angel Pagan and a few prospects and traded for a pitcher during the offseason – and resigned Frenchy to play RF. (Yes, that also means Beltran would have to handle CF). He would be batting about 7 in the lineup. How would you feel about that?
LGM and have a great day!
About the Author: Satish Ram
I am a Senior Writer and Editor here at MetsMerized - where I specialize in Minor League coverage. I have been on the staff since 2007 and I am currently in my third semester of college in New York City. You can find me at www.facebook.com/SatishRam or @SilverHeatMMO. Feel free to message me - I love talking about the Mets or baseball overall with anybody.
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| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 41 | 28 | .594 | - |
| Nationals | 34 | 34 | .500 | 6.5 |
| Phillies | 33 | 37 | .471 | 8.5 |
| Mets | 25 | 39 | .391 | 13.5 |
| Marlins | 21 | 47 | .309 | 19.5 |
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He’s got a .347 BABIP. That will come back down. Besides, doesn’t he usually get off to a fast start?
he did last year, then crashed to earth. And who knows what impact being new to the AL. maybe they haven’t relaized yet to just never throw him a strike, and he will get frustrated and start swinging at anything?
of course, it is possible someone finally convinced him, for good, to be more selective and swing at better pitches in hitter’s counts!
Wright’s career BABIP is .342 and his career average is .303.
Sustaining such a BABIP isn’t too irrealistic. His career BABIP is around .300, right, but It’s not too insane to say that he might have made adjustments.
Wright’s BABIP is usually well above league average, not so for Frenchy. Its not out of the realm of possibilities that Frenchy has changed his approach and now improved, but its not in the realm of liklihood. You have to take into account his entire body of work, which does not bode well for him.
I hope he has made adjustments. As a majn, I always liked him. As a defensive player, I always liked him and as a platoon against lefties, I always liked him. I think he could have served a useful purpose on the Mets, but not in the role Omar/Jerry insisted on using him in. And if he has made adjustments in KC, it’s just another indictment on HoJo.
can’t blame Hoj (or just him). he came fully cooked after 1000s of ABs with the Braves, who gave up on him entirely.
Frenchy is the man. I enjoyed his tenure with the Mets.
Martin is apoplectic after reading this story. Take it like the twelve years old boy you claim to be, Martin. LOL.
I wish Frenchy would have done better for us also.
You know, I used to hate Francoeur when he was with the Mets. It’s amazing how a new uniform can change your attitude about a guy….
HE’S STILL A DICK!
Sat, sorry; but I must ignore this request from u, “don’t tell me it’s impossible for him to do .280/25/100″ as Frenchy has a short; but consistant history of making remarkable stastistically striong starts with new franchises. it all began with the Atlanta to NY trade. Remember? he was supposed to be resurrected as “THE NATURAL” SI had labled him as. that ,metamoprphisis lasted about as long as the catepillar takes to become a moth or butterfly, Unmfortunately for Frenchy, he’s doomed to continuous reincarnationa as a moth.
Then came his move to TX; by the WS he was near invisible after beginning like a house afire raising his BA nearly 25 pts that late!
Rammer, see me in September; but caution, don’t wear wool.lol