You misspelled Bags -- he's the Tony Romo of MLB color. Tremendous this weekend filling in on the Detroit series.AggieEP said:
Speaking of Arod, he's like Tony Romo level great at color commentary.
**** Joey Gallo's Quest for the All-Time Strikeout Record: The Official Thread *****
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Ronald Acuña Jr. is on track to strikeout 165 times this year. Tony Gwynn struck out 165 times in the 90's. pic.twitter.com/3xJUK7srXe
— Josh Brown (@RhubarbBrown) June 28, 2021
Just saw this tweet and immediately thought of this thread.
I've never heard Bagwell, but I'm having a hard time imagining him being good at it. He seems like he'd be more like how Chipper Jones is. With Chipper like 3 innings will go by and then out of the blue the other play by play guys will ask Chipper a direct question to get him to chime in. Otherwise he seems totally content to just sit there and watch the game and get paid without saying a single thing. There has been games where I've watched for multiple innings and then all of a sudden they bring in Chipper, and I'm like WTF, has he been here the whole time?
Basically saying, that Bagwell seems more like the quiet type.
Basically saying, that Bagwell seems more like the quiet type.
Exact opposite of Chipper, really good about talking about baseball and what is happening in a pitch sequence, general baseball discussion, and really in-depth knowledge and stories about baseball.
Agreed. Way more chatty than I ever imagined he would be because I also took him for more the strong silent type. Great mix of predicting sequences with historical stories and a little trash talking at fellow players and broadcast pals. He really was tremendous.
Anyway, now back to our regularly scheduled program.
Anyway, now back to our regularly scheduled program.
While Joey continues to torch pitchers on a home run barrage, it was Eugenio Suarez's night to shine Tuesday.
Senor Swiffer achieved the Golden Sombrero for Los Rojos, striking out swinging in the 1st, 4th, 6th, and 8th innings against the Padres.
He also committed an error, which is like having a little container of queso next to your delicious enchilada.
The Reds still have an at-bat left in the bottom of the ninth, trailing 5-4, so I'll be keeping an eye on it and seeing if they can get the game to extras and give our boy Eugenio a shot at platinum. He's up to 99 for the year now.
What's the best part about only hitting .175 on the year? When you go 0 for 4, your average only drops 2 points.
Senor Swiffer achieved the Golden Sombrero for Los Rojos, striking out swinging in the 1st, 4th, 6th, and 8th innings against the Padres.
He also committed an error, which is like having a little container of queso next to your delicious enchilada.
The Reds still have an at-bat left in the bottom of the ninth, trailing 5-4, so I'll be keeping an eye on it and seeing if they can get the game to extras and give our boy Eugenio a shot at platinum. He's up to 99 for the year now.
What's the best part about only hitting .175 on the year? When you go 0 for 4, your average only drops 2 points.
At least they bumped him out of the lead off spot
I read a rumor today about a possible in-division trade of Joey Gallo to the A's, which would allow him to be teammates with Matt Chapman. The late 80s/early 90s A's had the Bash Brothers. Could this be the creation of the Swish Brothers?
The current leaderboard is:
Baez: 107
Chapman: 100
Suarez: 99
Gallo: 97
B. Lowe 97
Put Gallo and Chapman on the same team and you're talking about, and I paraphrase Dr. Strange here, the two of them could could destroy strikeout records on a scale hitherto undreamt of.
McGwire and Canseco never struck out more than 288 times together. I'm not sure what the all-time record is, but as much as I want Joey Rooster in Texas, if he has to go, please send him to Chapville.
The current leaderboard is:
Baez: 107
Chapman: 100
Suarez: 99
Gallo: 97
B. Lowe 97
Put Gallo and Chapman on the same team and you're talking about, and I paraphrase Dr. Strange here, the two of them could could destroy strikeout records on a scale hitherto undreamt of.
McGwire and Canseco never struck out more than 288 times together. I'm not sure what the all-time record is, but as much as I want Joey Rooster in Texas, if he has to go, please send him to Chapville.
Move over Barry Bonds, here comes Javier Baez.
The Cubs' 'star' walked for a FOURTH STRAIGHT GAME on Wednesday, running his season total to TWELVE bases on balls. Through June 26, the guy had walked 8 times in 251 at-bats. Suddenly he thinks he's Rickey Henderson.
He's still sitting in the catbird seat with 107 strikeouts through 81 games, on pace for exactly 214. That would put him 5th all-time, just ahead of Chris Carter's 212 for the Astros that year when he just missed having 100 more strikeouts than hits (113).
Joe Rooster struck out once on Wednesday to move into a tie with Mike Moustakas on both the active and all-time leader boards with 770 strikeouts. Moustakas took 11 years to do what Joey has been able to do in 7 and change. No competition whatsoever.
I think it's high time we also start spreading the love the way of Justin Upton. Although he's hurt right now, but due back as early as Saturday, Upton is the current active leader in the majors in strikeouts with 1,915. He had a fantastic run of 11 straight years with at least 121 strikeouts before he got hurt a few years back.
At 1,915 strikeouts and only 33 years old (he'll be 34 in late August), if this guy can get healthy and stay healthy, things are going to get really exciting in the second half of the season and in the next few years to come.
Upton has 74 strikeouts in 63 games. Right now he's 1 behind Curtis Granderson for 10th place all time. After that it's a short escalator ride up through the top 10 to pass #9 Mark "The Godfather" Reynolds (1,927), #8 Willie "Call me Pops because othewise you might notice I'm morbidly obese" Stargell (1,936), and #7 Jose "I don't even have time for the number of jokes that could go here" Canseco (1,942).
if Upton gets hot down the stretch, he's only 85 strikeouts away from 2,000 - a mark only six men have reached.
If he can play 4-5 more seasons, we're talking bout getting into the stratosphere - the 2,500 club which only has two members - Mr. October Reggie Jackson, and the least-known Hall of Famer ever, Jim Thome. Thanks to the inspirational message by option short side on the top of Page 7, I'll be continuing this thread every year until either Joey retires or I die, so the long-term lens will remain focused on Justin Upton as well.
The Cubs' 'star' walked for a FOURTH STRAIGHT GAME on Wednesday, running his season total to TWELVE bases on balls. Through June 26, the guy had walked 8 times in 251 at-bats. Suddenly he thinks he's Rickey Henderson.
He's still sitting in the catbird seat with 107 strikeouts through 81 games, on pace for exactly 214. That would put him 5th all-time, just ahead of Chris Carter's 212 for the Astros that year when he just missed having 100 more strikeouts than hits (113).
Joe Rooster struck out once on Wednesday to move into a tie with Mike Moustakas on both the active and all-time leader boards with 770 strikeouts. Moustakas took 11 years to do what Joey has been able to do in 7 and change. No competition whatsoever.
I think it's high time we also start spreading the love the way of Justin Upton. Although he's hurt right now, but due back as early as Saturday, Upton is the current active leader in the majors in strikeouts with 1,915. He had a fantastic run of 11 straight years with at least 121 strikeouts before he got hurt a few years back.
At 1,915 strikeouts and only 33 years old (he'll be 34 in late August), if this guy can get healthy and stay healthy, things are going to get really exciting in the second half of the season and in the next few years to come.
Upton has 74 strikeouts in 63 games. Right now he's 1 behind Curtis Granderson for 10th place all time. After that it's a short escalator ride up through the top 10 to pass #9 Mark "The Godfather" Reynolds (1,927), #8 Willie "Call me Pops because othewise you might notice I'm morbidly obese" Stargell (1,936), and #7 Jose "I don't even have time for the number of jokes that could go here" Canseco (1,942).
if Upton gets hot down the stretch, he's only 85 strikeouts away from 2,000 - a mark only six men have reached.
If he can play 4-5 more seasons, we're talking bout getting into the stratosphere - the 2,500 club which only has two members - Mr. October Reggie Jackson, and the least-known Hall of Famer ever, Jim Thome. Thanks to the inspirational message by option short side on the top of Page 7, I'll be continuing this thread every year until either Joey retires or I die, so the long-term lens will remain focused on Justin Upton as well.
Joey is ice cold right now, going 9/16 with 7 homers in his last 5 games and only 4 Ks. Great for my fantasy team, but I'm losing faith he could break the record...
Let it ride
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If he can play 4-5 more seasons, we're talking bout getting into the stratosphere - the 2,500 club which only has two members - Mr. October Reggie Jackson, and the least-known Hall of Famer ever, Jim Thome.
Reggie Jackson had 13 more strikeouts than hits in his career. 2597 - 2584.
Joe DiMaggio had 8 more strikeouts than home runs in his career, 369 - 361.
He's slumping. I hate seeing that kid so screwed up.ClutchCityAg said:
Joey is ice cold right now, going 9/16 with 7 homers in his last 5 games and only 4 Ks. Great for my fantasy team, but I'm losing faith he could break the record...
Three more whiffs for Javier Baez yesterday. He's up to 110 and his pace is up to 217, what a time to be alive!
But if you stayed up late to watch Mariners-Rangers last night, and believe me, I did not, Joey Gallo said, I see you three, and here's three of my own! After a forgettable June in which he struggled to strike out just 25 times in 25 games, the Rooster has found his stride early in July.
He's back to a tie for 2nd with Eugenio "Hitman" Suarez and Matt "Anti-Moneyball" Chapman at 101 for the year.
But if you stayed up late to watch Mariners-Rangers last night, and believe me, I did not, Joey Gallo said, I see you three, and here's three of my own! After a forgettable June in which he struggled to strike out just 25 times in 25 games, the Rooster has found his stride early in July.
He's back to a tie for 2nd with Eugenio "Hitman" Suarez and Matt "Anti-Moneyball" Chapman at 101 for the year.
How I feel on nights that Joey Gallo isn't in the lineup.
Sunday Six Pack Update: The Top 6 strikeout studs - Baez, Chapman, Gallo, Saurez, Lowe, and 1950s do-wop star Darby Swanson have 607 strikeouts combined in 1,678 at-bats.
The Houston Astros have 613 strikeouts in 2,888 at-bats.
The Houston Astros have 613 strikeouts in 2,888 at-bats.
I can't wait to see Joey strike out against the best pitchers in the NL and really gain that national following he's earned. When you say "All-Star" I immediately think of a guy hitting .233 and on pace for 199 strikeouts. Here's hoping the Rangers' GM makes good on his recent speculation of extending Joey Gallo to stay in Texas. As an Astros' fan, I can wholeheartedly say I would love to see Joey Gallo have many more of these "All-Star" caliber seasons in the AL West.gigem1223 said:
Joey thanks you for the awesome support and love in making the all star game. You should run for the Joey Gallo fan club presidency!
You must not have ever scored high on the reading part of tests
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Grow up. This isn't the GB or OR. It's a place to to smack talk players and teams and nobody drops down to that level like that.
gigem1223 said:
Joey thanks you for the awesome support and love in making the all star game. You should run for the Joey Gallo fan club presidency!
LOL at deleting this. Seriously?
DannyDuberstein said:gigem1223 said:
Joey thanks you for the awesome support and love in making the all star game. You should run for the Joey Gallo fan club presidency!
LOL at deleting this. Seriously?
Came here wondering the same. This whole thread is one gigantic troll piece. God forbid you troll the troller with good natured jabs. What a joke.
Just wanted to welcome all the new posters to this thread! Appreciate you getting onboard the Gallo Train to Recordville!
Two in three at bats tonight, which is one less than the Rangers' hit total through seven innings. The Rangers are going to need to find a way to get a walk or another hit in the next two innings to get Gallo a fourth at bat.
Given how the Tigers have had their way with the Astros I'm not one to throw stones at the result, and I'm a little happy for Hinch how Detroit has played after the poor start - since Hinch had to be one of the fall guys for MLB.
Doesn't mean I forgive him for Game 7 against the Nationals though.
Given how the Tigers have had their way with the Astros I'm not one to throw stones at the result, and I'm a little happy for Hinch how Detroit has played after the poor start - since Hinch had to be one of the fall guys for MLB.
Doesn't mean I forgive him for Game 7 against the Nationals though.
gigem1223 said:DannyDuberstein said:gigem1223 said:
Joey thanks you for the awesome support and love in making the all star game. You should run for the Joey Gallo fan club presidency!
LOL at deleting this. Seriously?
Came here wondering the same. This whole thread is one gigantic troll piece. God forbid you troll the troller with good natured jabs. What a joke.
The jokes write themselves sometimes
he got banned for calling me a b**tch and making some very nasty comments about his status as the mother hugger of another poster. The staff wiped out some of his posts before and after the factor, unfortunately they haven't made all of their decisions on specific criteria for deleting/leaving public at this time.DannyDuberstein said:gigem1223 said:DannyDuberstein said:gigem1223 said:
Joey thanks you for the awesome support and love in making the all star game. You should run for the Joey Gallo fan club presidency!
LOL at deleting this. Seriously?
Came here wondering the same. This whole thread is one gigantic troll piece. God forbid you troll the troller with good natured jabs. What a joke.
If this is delete worthy, then the astro fan comment that got deleted and caught the ban seemed like it may have been painful truth
If the real Joey Gallo registers on TexAgs and contacts staff to have this thread taken down, I'll gladly wave it a fond farewell.
Otherwise, if it upsets you so much, why do you keep coming back on here?
The reason for deleting gigem's post is painfully and unflatteringly clear
Gallo's last AB was a HR. I'd say meaningless but it's not from his or the Rangers' perspective regardless of the team's results. Gallo's OPS is closing in on .900 while he tries to track down the strikeout lead. Gallo will get paid by someone, and the Rangers might prefer it be someone else in exchange for hopefully better major league talent down the line.Fat Bib Fortuna said:he got banned for calling me a b**tch and making some very nasty comments about his status as the mother hugger of another poster. The staff wiped out some of his posts before and after the factor, unfortunately they haven't made all of their decisions on specific criteria for deleting/leaving public at this time.DannyDuberstein said:gigem1223 said:DannyDuberstein said:gigem1223 said:
Joey thanks you for the awesome support and love in making the all star game. You should run for the Joey Gallo fan club presidency!
LOL at deleting this. Seriously?
Came here wondering the same. This whole thread is one gigantic troll piece. God forbid you troll the troller with good natured jabs. What a joke.
If this is delete worthy, then the astro fan comment that got deleted and caught the ban seemed like it may have been painful truth
If the real Joey Gallo registers on TexAgs and contacts staff to have this thread taken down, I'll gladly wave it a fond farewell.
Otherwise, if it upsets you so much, why do you keep coming back on here?
It's been a fun thread even with Gallo surging in all directions.
Edit: That wasn't directed at you FBF. Just quoted and posted like Faulkner scoreboard watching on his team's night off.
Here comes our man Gallo! He took over sole possession of 2nd place last night with two strikeouts to get to 105 on the year. Baez was whiff-less to remain at 111. Eugenio Suarez on the roll again up to 103, Chapman at 102, Lowe at 101.
On the all-time list, Joey surged ahead of past Ranger great Buddy Bell last night into sole possession of 608th place with 777 career strikeouts. He's going to get into the top 600 in the next couple of weeks, which is delight on its own, but even bigger is the fact that he's just 13 strikeouts short of the immoral Lou Gehrig who's sitting at 790 all-time tied for 587th with the equally legendary Tony Batista.
Much like Joey, Gehrig was a free swinger early in his career, once striking out an outrageous EIGHTY-FOUR times in a season in 1927. Now granted he also hit .373 with 149 runs scored, 218 hits, 52 doubbles, 18 triples, 47 homers, 173 RBi, a .373 batting average, .474 OBP, and .765 slugging % that year, but still, learn to take a pitch, Lou!
On the all-time list, Joey surged ahead of past Ranger great Buddy Bell last night into sole possession of 608th place with 777 career strikeouts. He's going to get into the top 600 in the next couple of weeks, which is delight on its own, but even bigger is the fact that he's just 13 strikeouts short of the immoral Lou Gehrig who's sitting at 790 all-time tied for 587th with the equally legendary Tony Batista.
Much like Joey, Gehrig was a free swinger early in his career, once striking out an outrageous EIGHTY-FOUR times in a season in 1927. Now granted he also hit .373 with 149 runs scored, 218 hits, 52 doubbles, 18 triples, 47 homers, 173 RBi, a .373 batting average, .474 OBP, and .765 slugging % that year, but still, learn to take a pitch, Lou!
Oh boy, I just got to watch JG strike out live on TV brilliantly. He got the count to 3-1 to lure the pitcher into thinking he'd take a walk, then took back to back strikes looking to get his second whiff of the game! He's up to 107 now, Baez hasn't gotten one tonight yet. That narrows the gap to 111-107. I think you hear Joey knocking, and I think he's coming in. And he's got that pace that pace back up to 202 whiffs! He's up to 779 for his career tying him with the criminally underrated Hal McRae for 606th all time. Did it get any better than the .late 70s/early 80s Royals with Brett, McRae, and Willie Wilson, what a great group of hitters.
Hopefully this post doesn't get deleted too
Have the goalposts moved from MLB strike out records to current strike out leaders? Here's a crazy stat, Gallo could end up leading the league in strike outs while also leading the league in OBP.
Have the goalposts moved from MLB strike out records to current strike out leaders? Here's a crazy stat, Gallo could end up leading the league in strike outs while also leading the league in OBP.
I think the goal (or hope, maybe) is for Gallo to break the record for Ks in a year. If not him, any of these other guys frequenting the updates getting there would be awesome, too. I think they are all below the pace, though. Secondary goal being tracked is if any can end the season with more Ks than batting average points.
The thread started as an homage to Joey breaking the season record but has blossomed to a whole open window looking out on the garden of Kmasters in the game today.
Mr Kallo and his OPS lead are the best example ever of his laser focus on the three true outcomes.
Mr Kallo and his OPS lead are the best example ever of his laser focus on the three true outcomes.
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