08-26-2020, 04:17 PM
(08-26-2020, 04:02 PM)Forever Spinning Vinyl Wrote: That's a really poor comparison. Pitchers were afraid of Ted Williams, known as the Greatest Hitter That Ever Lived.
Why the Hell would pitchers be afraid of Votto? He's not even the greatest Canadian hitter that ever lived.
It has nothing to do with the pitchers. It is about taking some strikes in order to get the best pitch to hit. It is not "wimpy". It is smart.
You honestly think Votto's production will go up if he starts swinging at more questionable pitches? Joey's current problems are not due to taking strikes. They are due to his diminished hitting skills.
