Basepaths Like News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Stay updated with breaking news from Basepaths like. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

Top News In Basepaths Like Today - Breaking & Trending Today

Erasing the Mendoza Line | FanGraphs Baseball


April 21, 2021
When Mario Mendoza played his last season in the majors in 1982, he appeared in just 12 games and batted a paltry .118/.118/.118; his wRC+ was -41. If all you know about the former shortstop is that his name has become synonymous with failure at the plate, those numbers likely aren’t all that surprising.
During Mendoza’s time with the Mariners in 1979 and ’80, he struggled to keep his average above .200, inspiring teammates Bruce Bochte and Tom Paciorek to tease him, dubbing the elusive mark “The Mendoza Line.” The joke might have ended there, but Royals slugger George Brett caught wind of the phrase when he got off to a sluggish start to the 1980 season, to the amusement of Bochte and Paciorek. According to Mendoza, his Seattle teammates told Brett, “Hey, man, you’re going to sink down below the Mendoza Line if you’re not careful.” Brett later mentioned it to ESPN’s Chris Berman from ESPN; it spread from there. ....

United States , Tom Paciorek , Bill Bergen , Chris Berman , Tony Jewell , Bruce Bochte , Bryan Theriot , Bill Bergan , Mario Mendoza , George Brett , Mexican League , Mexican League Hall , Mendoza Line , Thrown Out , Basepaths Like , Ryan Theriot Adjusted On Base , Cincinnati Reds , Batting Average Detrimental , Baseball Activities , ஒன்றுபட்டது மாநிலங்களில் , டோம் பாசிோரெக் , ர சி து பெர்கன் , கிறிஸ் பெர்மன் , டோனி நகை , ரியான் தேரியட் , ர சி து பெர்கன் ,