It was yesterday, but better late than never. Discuss the statistical wunderkid Kevin Bass. Has anyone actually learned to be effective with this guy?
I don't hate him as much as I used to, but I still don't get much production out of him. He has all the makings of a great hitter - lefty, fast and (on the surface) good power. But it just doesn't translate...
I swear I remember a time when I used to hit well with Bass (years ago). But nowadays, I always seem to struggle with him.
If you yell "Kick his ass, K-Bass!" when he comes to the plate it helps out a little bit. I kind of like hitting with Bass. He's similar to Willie McGee in my opinion. Neither one is great but both have speed and a little pop which looks good in an otherwise shitty lineup.
Willie McGee is a very good call, they do have similar production. I think I get more power out of McGee, but maybe not...
I always yell insults and verbally abuse Bass when he bats, perhaps I should change my technique...
KBass has always played well for me...nothing great but definitely one of the better Houston hitters (that's not saying much). I also agree that he's a lot like Willard McGee.
He is a lot like ET but his numbers are better, which should yield better performance. I prefer Willie over Bass any day, simply because Willie is the fucking man and he's a Cardinal.
I think the key to Bass is going the opposite way. While his numbers warrant power, I think the best strategy is to completely ignore that shit.