To put it bluntly, Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal is having a terrible year with the bat. In fact if Furcal continues on his current pace he will register the worst offensive year of his career in almost every major offensive category. By neutralizing all Furcal's offensive numbers to 600 plate appearances per year it's clear to see he is struggling mightily...
Battering Average: .238 (career low)
On Base Percentage: .299 (career low)
Slugging Percentage: .302 (career low)
2B: 26 (4th lowest of career)
3B: 0 (career low)
HR: 3 (career low)
RBI: 29 (career low)
BB: 48 (3rd lowest of career)
SO: 93 (3rd highest of career)
Further compounding Furcal's ineffectiveness, though not surprising given his age and recent injuries, his projected stolen bases (10) would also represent a career low.
Unfortunately, he's not having a great year with the glove either. His Range Factor (9*(putout+assists)/ innings played) and Fielding Percentage are both the second lowest of his career, and he's on pace to record the third most errors in one season since entering the league in 2000.
And to think, the Dodgers have scored the most runs in baseball with him as their lead-off man. Imagine the possibilities if Furcal could somehow put the pieces back together.
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To put it more bluntly, Furcal has been outplayed by Juan Castro...JUAN CASTRO!!! Raphy is just not earing his pay. Good thing that Juan Pierre has stepped up and produced in the leadoff spot, but what happens if he is still hot when Manny comes back?
Just think how you'll feel in 2011 when Furcal is still playing...at $10 million per. Such a disappointment this year.
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