Ted Williams had flaws, too. Every hitter has them. (Though his ability to hit throughout the strike zone was certainly more comprehensive Albert’s. I think the thing about Pujols is that although he may be frustrated or fooled into swinging at some of the low and away stuff, he’s just as likely to let it go by and take his walk. And that fact makes him dangerous the next time up.

Have fun with that, Royals.

Skip’s targets seem to suggest he is vastly over-rated as a hitter. If he had to bat 8th on a daily basis he’d be hitting .250. It looks pretty obvious that pitchers don’t want to walk him in front of Albert so they heave it right down the middle to force him to earn his way on. I still say he’d be a better # 2 hitter.

Surprising that Albert, Matt, Luddy and Yadier have such glaring zone weaknesses. Mind you Pujols was pretty much forced out of the zone to get a pitch to hit after his stratospheric start last season, however, when he went into his slump he was swinging regularly at balls down and outside.

The pleasant surprise is Colby’s box. By July of this year he will be raking at superstar potential. Can’t wait for that!