***OFFICIAL*** Ben Zobrist v. Delmon Young HR Tracker (1 Viewer)

[Capella]

Ben currently up 2-1 on DY for the year.

Delmon catching a bit of a break as Ben is being optioned back to AAA this weekend. I will keep you updated with all the details as they slowly happen this year.

 

[Knightro]

CC Sabathia has as many homers as Young

 

[Capella]

What a race!

SuperBen powers out his 3rd homer of the year yesterday, matching Delmon's season total despite having 281 less at-bats. Asked for his thoughts on this thrilling home-run chase that is reminding fans of the great Mantle-Maris battle of '61, Delmon only had this to say:

Man, #### that mother####er

Updates all year..

 

[Knightro]

Zobrist went ahead 4-3 yesterday with his 4th HR but Young tied it up tonight with his 4th

346 at bats for Young

62 for Zobrist

 

[rolliehouliranson]

Go Ben!

 

[Meat]

Ben Zobrist (5) solo shot to right off Smith.

 

[gump]

Benzo with his 8th (grand slam)...Delmon currently has 9.

Coming down to the wire.

 

[Norseman]

Zobrist with 2 (so far) today. Both now have 10 on the season

 

[Capella]

I started this thread in jest, but jesus..Ben has become quite the offensive force in his limited playing-time.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

this is the race America is fixated on

 

[MrPhoenix]

I started this thread in jest, but jesus..Ben has become quite the offensive force in his limited playing-time.

If I had my choice of these two to add to my MLB team, I'd choose Zobrist in a heartbeat. A reserve middle infielder with pop and ok OBP is much better than a whiff machine OF with attitude problems.Getting Garza and Bartlett for Delmon was a fantastic move.

 

[awesomeness]

I started this thread in jest, but jesus..Ben has become quite the offensive force in his limited playing-time.

If I had my choice of these two to add to my MLB team, I'd choose Zobrist in a heartbeat. A reserve middle infielder with pop and ok OBP is much better than a whiff machine OF with attitude problems.Getting Garza and Bartlett for Delmon was a fantastic move.

 

[MrPhoenix]

I started this thread in jest, but jesus..Ben has become quite the offensive force in his limited playing-time.

If I had my choice of these two to add to my MLB team, I'd choose Zobrist in a heartbeat. A reserve middle infielder with pop and ok OBP is much better than a whiff machine OF with attitude problems.Getting Garza and Bartlett for Delmon was a fantastic move.

Not sure where the confusion is.1. I'm not picking Zobrist over Pujols, I'm just comparing him to Delmon.

2. Delmon has a whopping 10 HRs and makes T Boone Pickens proud with the wind power he generates every time he strikes out.

3. Delmon is a malcontent.

4. Having a backup middle infielder with pop is a good thing and they don't exactly grow on trees. Meanwhile, I can find an OF with 10 HRs and a .340 OBP that isn't a whiny ##### easily.

Does this help?

 

[awesomeness]

I started this thread in jest, but jesus..Ben has become quite the offensive force in his limited playing-time.

If I had my choice of these two to add to my MLB team, I'd choose Zobrist in a heartbeat. A reserve middle infielder with pop and ok OBP is much better than a whiff machine OF with attitude problems.Getting Garza and Bartlett for Delmon was a fantastic move.

Not sure where the confusion is.1. I'm not picking Zobrist over Pujols, I'm just comparing him to Delmon.

2. Delmon has a whopping 10 HRs and makes T Boone Pickens proud with the wind power he generates every time he strikes out.

3. Delmon is a malcontent.

4. Having a backup middle infielder with pop is a good thing and they don't exactly grow on trees. Meanwhile, I can find an OF with 10 HRs and a .340 OBP that isn't a whiny ##### easily.

Does this help?

A 23 year old outfielder who can hit for average, steal bases, excellent bat speed, excellent throwing arm, 5 tool potential.Or a 27 year old backup middle infielder who cant hit for average, has pop.

Hmmmmm

 

[MrPhoenix]

I started this thread in jest, but jesus..Ben has become quite the offensive force in his limited playing-time.

If I had my choice of these two to add to my MLB team, I'd choose Zobrist in a heartbeat. A reserve middle infielder with pop and ok OBP is much better than a whiff machine OF with attitude problems.Getting Garza and Bartlett for Delmon was a fantastic move.

Not sure where the confusion is.1. I'm not picking Zobrist over Pujols, I'm just comparing him to Delmon.

2. Delmon has a whopping 10 HRs and makes T Boone Pickens proud with the wind power he generates every time he strikes out.

3. Delmon is a malcontent.

4. Having a backup middle infielder with pop is a good thing and they don't exactly grow on trees. Meanwhile, I can find an OF with 10 HRs and a .340 OBP that isn't a whiny ##### easily.

Does this help?

A 23 year old outfielder who can hit for average, steal bases, excellent bat speed, excellent throwing arm, 5 tool potential.Or a 27 year old backup middle infielder who cant hit for average, has pop.

Hmmmmm

Your reading comprehension really sucks. I'll try one last time:I know that Delmon is talented. I also know that he is a malcontent and his HR power hasn't come around. I can find another OF that can hit for good average and OBP easily that isn't a clubhouse cancer.

Meanwhile, Zobrist is a cheap backup middle infielder that has pop and a similar OBP to Delmon's and isn't a malcontent.

Have I made myself clear enough?

 

[Frostillicus]

I started this thread in jest, but jesus..Ben has become quite the offensive force in his limited playing-time.

If I had my choice of these two to add to my MLB team, I'd choose Zobrist in a heartbeat. A reserve middle infielder with pop and ok OBP is much better than a whiff machine OF with attitude problems.Getting Garza and Bartlett for Delmon was a fantastic move.

Not sure where the confusion is.1. I'm not picking Zobrist over Pujols, I'm just comparing him to Delmon.

2. Delmon has a whopping 10 HRs and makes T Boone Pickens proud with the wind power he generates every time he strikes out.

3. Delmon is a malcontent.

4. Having a backup middle infielder with pop is a good thing and they don't exactly grow on trees. Meanwhile, I can find an OF with 10 HRs and a .340 OBP that isn't a whiny ##### easily.

Does this help?

A 23 year old outfielder who can hit for average, steal bases, excellent bat speed, excellent throwing arm, 5 tool potential.Or a 27 year old backup middle infielder who cant hit for average, has pop.

Hmmmmm

Your reading comprehension really sucks. I'll try one last time:I know that Delmon is talented. I also know that he is a malcontent and his HR power hasn't come around. I can find another OF that can hit for good average and OBP easily that isn't a clubhouse cancer.

Meanwhile, Zobrist is a cheap backup middle infielder that has pop and a similar OBP to Delmon's and isn't a malcontent.

Have I made myself clear enough?

Young has been fine with the Twins.

 

[MrPhoenix]

I started this thread in jest, but jesus..Ben has become quite the offensive force in his limited playing-time.

If I had my choice of these two to add to my MLB team, I'd choose Zobrist in a heartbeat. A reserve middle infielder with pop and ok OBP is much better than a whiff machine OF with attitude problems.Getting Garza and Bartlett for Delmon was a fantastic move.

Not sure where the confusion is.1. I'm not picking Zobrist over Pujols, I'm just comparing him to Delmon.

2. Delmon has a whopping 10 HRs and makes T Boone Pickens proud with the wind power he generates every time he strikes out.

3. Delmon is a malcontent.

4. Having a backup middle infielder with pop is a good thing and they don't exactly grow on trees. Meanwhile, I can find an OF with 10 HRs and a .340 OBP that isn't a whiny ##### easily.

Does this help?

A 23 year old outfielder who can hit for average, steal bases, excellent bat speed, excellent throwing arm, 5 tool potential.Or a 27 year old backup middle infielder who cant hit for average, has pop.

Hmmmmm

Your reading comprehension really sucks. I'll try one last time:I know that Delmon is talented. I also know that he is a malcontent and his HR power hasn't come around. I can find another OF that can hit for good average and OBP easily that isn't a clubhouse cancer.

Meanwhile, Zobrist is a cheap backup middle infielder that has pop and a similar OBP to Delmon's and isn't a malcontent.

Have I made myself clear enough?

Young has been fine with the Twins.

A guy in your OF with a .749 OPS is "fine", I guess. Give me the middle infielder with the .804 OPS coming off my bench.

 

[Clifton]

Zobrist>>>Young

 

[awesomeness]

I started this thread in jest, but jesus..Ben has become quite the offensive force in his limited playing-time.

If I had my choice of these two to add to my MLB team, I'd choose Zobrist in a heartbeat. A reserve middle infielder with pop and ok OBP is much better than a whiff machine OF with attitude problems.Getting Garza and Bartlett for Delmon was a fantastic move.

Not sure where the confusion is.1. I'm not picking Zobrist over Pujols, I'm just comparing him to Delmon.

2. Delmon has a whopping 10 HRs and makes T Boone Pickens proud with the wind power he generates every time he strikes out.

3. Delmon is a malcontent.

4. Having a backup middle infielder with pop is a good thing and they don't exactly grow on trees. Meanwhile, I can find an OF with 10 HRs and a .340 OBP that isn't a whiny ##### easily.

Does this help?

A 23 year old outfielder who can hit for average, steal bases, excellent bat speed, excellent throwing arm, 5 tool potential.Or a 27 year old backup middle infielder who cant hit for average, has pop.

Hmmmmm

Your reading comprehension really sucks. I'll try one last time:I know that Delmon is talented. I also know that he is a malcontent and his HR power hasn't come around. I can find another OF that can hit for good average and OBP easily that isn't a clubhouse cancer.

Meanwhile, Zobrist is a cheap backup middle infielder that has pop and a similar OBP to Delmon's and isn't a malcontent.

Have I made myself clear enough?

Young has been fine with the Twins.

Haven't heard anything about Young being 'malcontent' since he's gone to the Twins.

 

[MrPhoenix]

I started this thread in jest, but jesus..Ben has become quite the offensive force in his limited playing-time.

If I had my choice of these two to add to my MLB team, I'd choose Zobrist in a heartbeat. A reserve middle infielder with pop and ok OBP is much better than a whiff machine OF with attitude problems.Getting Garza and Bartlett for Delmon was a fantastic move.

Not sure where the confusion is.1. I'm not picking Zobrist over Pujols, I'm just comparing him to Delmon.

2. Delmon has a whopping 10 HRs and makes T Boone Pickens proud with the wind power he generates every time he strikes out.

3. Delmon is a malcontent.

4. Having a backup middle infielder with pop is a good thing and they don't exactly grow on trees. Meanwhile, I can find an OF with 10 HRs and a .340 OBP that isn't a whiny ##### easily.

Does this help?

A 23 year old outfielder who can hit for average, steal bases, excellent bat speed, excellent throwing arm, 5 tool potential.Or a 27 year old backup middle infielder who cant hit for average, has pop.

Hmmmmm

Your reading comprehension really sucks. I'll try one last time:I know that Delmon is talented. I also know that he is a malcontent and his HR power hasn't come around. I can find another OF that can hit for good average and OBP easily that isn't a clubhouse cancer.

Meanwhile, Zobrist is a cheap backup middle infielder that has pop and a similar OBP to Delmon's and isn't a malcontent.

Have I made myself clear enough?

Young has been fine with the Twins.

Haven't heard anything about Young being 'malcontent' since he's gone to the Twins.

So, you're just going to forget about that whole bat tossing incident and those times when he sulked about being in AAA and just assume that he's a reformed man just like that?

 

[Tremendous Upside]

I started this thread in jest, but jesus..Ben has become quite the offensive force in his limited playing-time.

If I had my choice of these two to add to my MLB team, I'd choose Zobrist in a heartbeat. A reserve middle infielder with pop and ok OBP is much better than a whiff machine OF with attitude problems.Getting Garza and Bartlett for Delmon was a fantastic move.

Not sure where the confusion is.1. I'm not picking Zobrist over Pujols, I'm just comparing him to Delmon.

2. Delmon has a whopping 10 HRs and makes T Boone Pickens proud with the wind power he generates every time he strikes out.

3. Delmon is a malcontent.

4. Having a backup middle infielder with pop is a good thing and they don't exactly grow on trees. Meanwhile, I can find an OF with 10 HRs and a .340 OBP that isn't a whiny ##### easily.

Does this help?

A 23 year old outfielder who can hit for average, steal bases, excellent bat speed, excellent throwing arm, 5 tool potential.Or a 27 year old backup middle infielder who cant hit for average, has pop.

Hmmmmm

Your reading comprehension really sucks. I'll try one last time:I know that Delmon is talented. I also know that he is a malcontent and his HR power hasn't come around. I can find another OF that can hit for good average and OBP easily that isn't a clubhouse cancer.

Meanwhile, Zobrist is a cheap backup middle infielder that has pop and a similar OBP to Delmon's and isn't a malcontent.

Have I made myself clear enough?

Young has been fine with the Twins.

Haven't heard anything about Young being 'malcontent' since he's gone to the Twins.

So, you're just going to forget about that whole bat tossing incident and those times when he sulked about being in AAA and just assume that he's a reformed man just like that?

So you're just going to assume that player can't mature?

 

[MrPhoenix]

I started this thread in jest, but jesus..Ben has become quite the offensive force in his limited playing-time.

If I had my choice of these two to add to my MLB team, I'd choose Zobrist in a heartbeat. A reserve middle infielder with pop and ok OBP is much better than a whiff machine OF with attitude problems.Getting Garza and Bartlett for Delmon was a fantastic move.

Not sure where the confusion is.1. I'm not picking Zobrist over Pujols, I'm just comparing him to Delmon.

2. Delmon has a whopping 10 HRs and makes T Boone Pickens proud with the wind power he generates every time he strikes out.

3. Delmon is a malcontent.

4. Having a backup middle infielder with pop is a good thing and they don't exactly grow on trees. Meanwhile, I can find an OF with 10 HRs and a .340 OBP that isn't a whiny ##### easily.

Does this help?

A 23 year old outfielder who can hit for average, steal bases, excellent bat speed, excellent throwing arm, 5 tool potential.Or a 27 year old backup middle infielder who cant hit for average, has pop.

Hmmmmm

Your reading comprehension really sucks. I'll try one last time:I know that Delmon is talented. I also know that he is a malcontent and his HR power hasn't come around. I can find another OF that can hit for good average and OBP easily that isn't a clubhouse cancer.

Meanwhile, Zobrist is a cheap backup middle infielder that has pop and a similar OBP to Delmon's and isn't a malcontent.

Have I made myself clear enough?

Young has been fine with the Twins.

Haven't heard anything about Young being 'malcontent' since he's gone to the Twins.

So, you're just going to forget about that whole bat tossing incident and those times when he sulked about being in AAA and just assume that he's a reformed man just like that?

So you're just going to assume that player can't mature?

I understand that some players mature and shed their distraction labels later on in their careers, and some don't and fade into obscurity. If it were my team, I wouldn't want anything to do with Delmon because there's so many other OF's available. If he were playing a position with some offensive scarcity like Catcher or 2nd Base, then I probably would look at him. To me, it's just a combo of positional depth and reputation that would shy me away from him, that's all.I'll go on record as saying that he's as good as bet to mature as anyone, and I hope he does, as he is talented.

 

[Capella]

Jesus Christ, 12 now for Benzo in 198 at-bats.

10 for Delmon in 569 at-bats.

I started this thread in jest a few months ago, I never figured Ben would actually win. Hell, I didn't think he'd get 200 at-bats. He was on his way back to Durham at the time.

This kid is going to have to be in somebody's lineup next year.

 

[MrPhoenix]

2009:

Ben Zobrist: 1

Delmon Young: 0

As of 4/12/09

 

[SofaKings]

2009:Ben Zobrist: 1Delmon Young: 0As of 4/12/09

Brandon Inge 4

 

[Homer @ RJ]

Zobrist is a really good player, out of nowhere. I think I agree with Phoenix. I don't think I would trade him straight-up for Delmon.

 

[MrPhoenix]

Zobrist is a really good player, out of nowhere. I think I agree with Phoenix. I don't think I would trade him straight-up for Delmon.

To be fair, Delmon did counter with a HR of his own today, so we're tied at 1 to begin the season.Maybe Delmon's power will finally show up.

 

[Norseman]

2009:

Ben Zobrist: 1

Delmon Young: 0

As of 4/12/09

Brandon Inge 4 Evan Longoria 5

But seriously, who cares about Inge or Longoria, this thread is about the greatness that is Ben Zobrist...oh, and Delmon Young too.

 

[Norseman]

Zobrist with the grand slam to put the Rays ahead as they hold on for the win.

BZ - 2

DY - 1

 

[Homer @ RJ]

What does this guy have to do to get regular playing time?

 

[Tiger Fan]

another HR

 

[Mel Kiper]

Source: Yahoo Sports

OF Ben Zobrist started his third straight game in right field and sixth in the team's 16, but manager Joe Maddon said he is not making Zobrist the regular starter. "We're not ready to go there," Maddon said. "Gabe (Gross) is going to get back out there, of course Gabe Kapler is going to be out there."

What the hell does he have to do?

 

[Norseman]

Rays @ Twins tonight

Ben Zobrist with the pinch hit HR to take a a 4-1 lead on Delmon Young

 

[Tiger Fan]

WTF does Zorbrist need to do to start everyday?

 

[Homer @ RJ]

WTF does Zorbrist need to do to start everyday?

Maddon is weird about his player usage. Sometimes he jams them into roles and is not comfortable with taking them out of it. Zobrist is currently the "super-sub" when he should be "every day rightfielder, batting sixth in the lineup". But he's starting tonight so hopefully the tide is turning.

 

[Homer @ RJ]

And Matt Joyce is creaming the ball in AAA. I don't know what the long-term plans for Benzo are.

 

[money.never.sleeps]

scary to think Delmon's power was compared/projected to Albert "joey" belle. Guess he should start corking his bat or taking something extra.

His attitude and work ethic are #%*& at times. No wonder why he'll never live up to his tools/ceiling.

 

[shuke]

HR, 3 RBI, 2 walks, and 2 R yesterday, and Maddon can't wait to get Gross back into the lineup tonight. Give me a ####ing break.

 

[Homer @ RJ]

HR, 3 RBI, 2 walks, and 2 R yesterday, and Maddon can't wait to get Gross back into the lineup tonight. Give me a ####ing break.

yup. very frustrating. even moreso as a Rays fan.

 

[pollardsvision]

Pinch hit HR to tie the game

 

[Capella]

Pinch hit HR to tie the game

aaaaaaaand another.guy is a ####ing stud.

 

[flysack]

What ever happened to Delmon Young?

Yankees fan here. I just watched them play the Twins for 4 games and didn't see Young once.

Did TB rape them on that trade? Jeezus.

 

[Homer @ RJ]

What ever happened to Delmon Young?Yankees fan here. I just watched them play the Twins for 4 games and didn't see Young once.Did TB rape them on that trade? Jeezus.

Garza and Bartlett Yea, they bent them over pretty well there.

 

[flysack]

What ever happened to Delmon Young?Yankees fan here. I just watched them play the Twins for 4 games and didn't see Young once.Did TB rape them on that trade? Jeezus.

Garza and Bartlett Yea, they bent them over pretty well there.

Barlett is currently hitting .376, and hit .286 last year with 20 steals. Garza is 4-2 with a 3.41 ERA and leads the Rays in innings pitched. Last year he was 11-9 with a 3.70 ERA. That's not bad on either end.So, again, I ask: what happened to Delmon Young?

 

[flysack]

I just looked him up. Not sure why he wasn't in the field vs. the Yanks for 4 games (is he hurt?), but he's hitting .277 with a .322 OBP and 1 HR.

I'd say TB took the Twins so far.

 

[Capella]

Bartlett is a witch in the field and Garza was the ALCS MVP as well.

Some ESPN guy had a quote from a scout today saying Bartlett is easily the starting AL SS this year in the all-star game, if all things are fair.

 

[shuke]

I just looked him up. Not sure why he wasn't in the field vs. the Yanks for 4 games (is he hurt?), but he's hitting .277 with a .322 OBP and 1 HR.I'd say TB took the Twins so far.

I think Young left the team for the week to attend his mother's funeral.

 

[Tiger Fan]

Zobrist is averaging 1 HR in every 11 ABs.....and he's still not an everyday starter.

 

[flysack]

I just looked him up. Not sure why he wasn't in the field vs. the Yanks for 4 games (is he hurt?), but he's hitting .277 with a .322 OBP and 1 HR.I'd say TB took the Twins so far.

I think Young left the team for the week to attend his mother's funeral.

Shuke comes through with the info.

 

[MrPhoenix]

Speaking of Zobrist, in addition to being SS and OF eligible in my Yahoo fantasy beisbol league, he's also just become 2B eligible.

GET HIM NOW.