94 KOs for Mohr in ‘05
You might say Dustan Mohr, the guy who will share time with Trot Nixon in right field this season, has a tendency to strikeout. Exhibit A being 94 strikeouts in 263 at-bats in 2005.
What makes those numbers even more scary is that Mohr doesn’t walk all that much, an argument Mark Bellhorn defenders always used. Mohr walked only 23 times last year. Coupled with 57 hits and being hit by the pitcher twice and you’ve got an OBP that makes Bellhorn look like Wade Boggs.
So, why is this guy the favorite to be the Red Sox fourth outfielder? Good question. He has a reputation as a dirt dog. He does have some power (17 HRs for Colorado last year) and can play right field, a very important position at Fenway.
Still, with the spring Adam Stern has had for both Canada’s WBC team and the Red Sox, you’ve got to wonder who will remain standing come April.
What makes those numbers even more scary is that Mohr doesn’t walk all that much, an argument Mark Bellhorn defenders always used. Mohr walked only 23 times last year. Coupled with 57 hits and being hit by the pitcher twice and you’ve got an OBP that makes Bellhorn look like Wade Boggs.
So, why is this guy the favorite to be the Red Sox fourth outfielder? Good question. He has a reputation as a dirt dog. He does have some power (17 HRs for Colorado last year) and can play right field, a very important position at Fenway.
Still, with the spring Adam Stern has had for both Canada’s WBC team and the Red Sox, you’ve got to wonder who will remain standing come April.
posted by Joe D' at 7:36 AM
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