Billy Hamilton finally learning how to steal bases.

[Hoofhearted]

(06-30-2015, 10:42 AM)michaelsean Wrote: Could you imagine how many bases he could steal with just a decent OBP?

I'm sure his higher success is just a matter of learning.  Everyone is better at this level, and it just takes a while to figure it out.  And of course the more times you face a pitcher the more you know about his moves.

I think it's the other way around. Pitchers know how to get B-Ham out now. He seems to struggle on fastballs. His fastball % last year was right around 0.1%. This year it's -6.6%. He's improved with the curveball to. He jumped from 1.2 to 2.0. He plate discipline has gotten better. I am also concerned why I have not seen to many - if any at all - drag bunts. With his speed, he should be able to leg quite a few of those out.

His D is impeccable, also. I think he rated as the best Defensive CF in the league. 

Can you imagine what his  value would be with an average bat? I say he would be like a 4ish WAR player. Very, very solid.

Not giving up hope, either. Just worried that his second year in the league he has gotten worse vs better at the plate. All other aspects he has markedly improved on.