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Originally Posted by nolemmings
If la Tortuga would play more, you would have a new leader. 53 plate appearances with 1 K, last year 3 Ks in 97 PA's. Unfortunately he doesn't walk either-- he walked twice last year and once this season thus far. An absolute joy to watch play, and has already had a night named for him this season. He should be coming back from a tweaked hammy soon, but the Twins can't seem to get him in the lineup.
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Nellie didn’t walk much either. He was just too good at making contact. I really think the 99 mph fastballs coupled with the launch angle (uppercut) philosophy and swinging for the fences is responsible for the escalation of strikeouts. I think Nellie would be just fine if he were playing today and wouldn’t have to change a thing.