Now THAT'S a bad month

[Frayed Knot]

Craig Counsell - the soon to be 41 y/o reserve IFer for Milwaukee - went to the plate 34 times in July
- he had a sac bunt
- he had a sac fly
- he got hit by a pitch once
- and made an out the other 31 times

That's right, no hits for the entire month in a streak which also includes his final 13 ABs in June for a streak that's now reached 0-for-44
He started and played complete games 8 times during that run, including the last two games (no doubt brought on by the injury to Rickie Weeks), the remaining ABs came via PH and late-game sub situations.

[seawolf17]

One of those guys who -- and I know it's dangerous to say this, but -- wouldn't have a major league job if he wasn't white.

[Guest Edgy DC]

He did the little gritty things, though.

[metirish]

seawolf17 wrote: One of those guys who -- and I know it's dangerous to say this, but -- wouldn't have a major league job if he wasn't white.

Meanwhile Wolf steps to the plate and knocks one out of the park.......although Alex Cora is still active?

[Gwreck]

Hmmmmm. Interesting counter-example. Counsell at least had value (2.8 WAR) as recent as 2009.

You'd have to add together Cora's 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008 seasons just to get that much value (and don't ask about the other years not mentioned).

[TransMonk]

He can play any infield position, he's a lefty, he's got a ring (which doesn't mean too much ten years later, but I'll bet he's used to mentor some younger players) and he's a local boy.

Still, I'm surprised every season when he shows back up on the roster.

[Willets Point]

I always conflate him with Jeff Conine who is suitably retired.

[Theoldmole]

And he has that weird batting stance.