Comments on: Carlos Santana: Black Magic Woman?

By: The Indians Trade Value Column- 2012 Version 1.0 « It's pronounced "Lajaway"

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:46:25 +0000

[...] season) makes him especially desirable. Again, I have some supplemental reading if you so choose: here is an article I have written on Santana’s struggles on switch hitting. Even if Santana turns out to be a .260-.265 hitter, his 25+ home run power and potential for 100+ [...]

By: Nic

Nic — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:27:41 +0000

This has been a historical debate long before Carlos Santana came around. The question’s your asking have been asked multiple times without definitive answers and we will probably never get Statistical prove that when a major league switch hitter transfers to his best side of the plate permanantly his numbers go up. In theory they should but I like to think its a comfort thing. I personally could care less what Santana’s average is. As long as he keeps the .360 OBP year in year out. What great discipline this guy has at such a young age to draw walks. It’s quite frankly unheard of. He drew more walks than any catcher in the bigs last year. With this guys discipline and plate vision, at the age he is at, you cant be more happy with having the second best offensive catcher of 2011. As he comes into his prime Average will rise

By: rone

rone — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:03:29 +0000

I think Oye Cómo Va would be a whole lot better. “Hear how my rhythm goes, great to enjoy”

By: Brenden Lowery

Brenden Lowery — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:51:04 +0000

Thanks guys. I really appreciate the encouragement. As my first blog column, I was a little nervous about getting it up here; however, I am glad that you enjoyed it. Look for an upcoming piece by me about the enigma that is Ubaldo Jimenez in the next few days!

By: jigboy22

jigboy22 — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:06:05 +0000

great breakdown! I echo Joe’s statement and hope to see more articles on the horizon.

By: joe smith

joe smith — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:54:42 +0000

hey this is an awesome article,looking forward to seeing more of them!!

By: joe smith

joe smith — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:53:49 +0000

hey this is an awesome article,cant wait till there is more posted!!the baseball card looks awesome.