Comments on: Bloops: The Inside Scoop on Home Run Trots

By: Frank Clingenpeel

Frank Clingenpeel — Thu, 06 May 2010 03:51:38 +0000

As for Ortiz, how can you tell? I'm not saying he's among the slower players in the majors, but let's face it; even his sprints to first should be timed with a calendar, in the name of efficiency.

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:47:50 +0000

I am willing to bet that there is at least a small correlation between HR distance and trot time, as batters who hit long home runs tend to slow down sooner, whereas for wall-scrapers, batters (often) run hard for longer period of time.

By: Spartan Bill

Spartan Bill — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:34:57 +0000

I can't remember who the announcer was specifically, but I remember an MLB announcer sarcastically referring to one of Darnell Coles' Home Run "trot" as the "most exciting two minutes in sports"

By: dances_w_vowels

dances_w_vowels — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:59:09 +0000

Can we expect these stats to be added to B-R in the near future? 🙂

By: Vidor

Vidor — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:41:51 +0000

Scott Rolen checks in at ninth-fastest. I used to love watching him sprint around the bases for the Cardinals.