Maybe getting the out at first will figure into the ERA calculation.
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Technically that extra innings runner is an unearned run, so he actually did lower his ERA on that play.
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He wasn't thinking era, it was instincts. His brain knew wasn't getting the runner at home.

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Why? That's the equivalent of tackling somebody after they're already in the end zone.
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I provide Whit the fire he needs to compete at this level. He was reading this thread between innings and saw the concern about lack of home runs.
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I'm saying you have to throw it home. But his instincts said he wasn't getting the runner so unconsciously threw to first.

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MLB needs to do away with that dumb extra innings rule. It's stupid as fuck.
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Home run No. 2️⃣7️⃣ on the year for Bobby Witt Jr. was a no-doubter. pic.twitter.com/wfZBRTEAsm

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) August 26, 2021

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Bobby Witt Jr. went 3-for-5 with 2 doubles and a HR tonight. He's hitting .297/.364/.591 with 27 HR and 21 SB in just 93 games in his first full pro season, as a plus defensive SS who is barely 21, and it's time we ask: is he, right now, the best Royals prospect ever?

— Rany Jazayerli (@jazayerli) August 26, 2021

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He's gotta be up there. Witt certainly has the name recognition too. I'd have to look up the exact stats but Mike Moustakas destroyed AA and AAA. He didn't have the defense or speed of Witt but his offensive numbers were monstrous. Greinke was pretty great too. I don't recall if Alex Gordon quite had the stats of these other guys but he was very good and definitely had Bobby Witt levels of hype.
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So next year, we Witt, Lopez, Whit & Rivera as infielders. Who is where? Lopez has earned a spot as a starter. If Whit is producing who plays 3rd base?

We need Witt up here if he is going to swing a productive bat. But I don't know if his fielding is as good as Lopez right now.

Was Witt playing some 3rd base earlier? What if Rivera starts heating up at the plate?
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Witt is a gold glove caliber SS and you forgot Mondesi too. I'd say Witt at 3B, Mondesi at SS, Lopez at 2B, and 1B may be Pratto.

If Mondesi is healthy, then he's going to be in the lineup and probably at SS.
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What to do with Whit?

Benny in LF
Is Tucker back next year in CF, or Whit?
They will play Dozier in RF, contract!
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Alex Gordon MiLB - 1.018 OPS
Mike Moustakas MiLB - .842 OPS
Eric Hosmer MiLB - .887 OPS
Johnny Damon MiLB - .882 OPS
Mike Sweeney .856 OPS
Billy Butler .978 OPS
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Whit is probably playing somewhere in the OF, Benny back in the OF and someone in CF.
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