New member of the 100 plunk club
Congratulations (or condolences) to Orioles third baseman Melvin Mora, who recorded his 100th HBP yesterday. He's the 64th player ever to get hit by 100 or more pitches, and he's the 4th batter this season to cross into triple digits in the plunk category.
Mark Grudzielanek got hit for the 100th time on March 31st this season. Jason Larue reached plunk #100 on May 31st, and Scott Rolen crossed this important milestone on June 6th.
So, with 4 players reaching the 100 plunk mark this season, 2008 is now tied with 2005 for the season with the most batters recording their 100th HBPs. There are still 5 active batters who have at least 90 plunks at the moment so the 100 plunk club could grow by the end of the season.
With 64 members and counting, the 100 plunk club doesn't really sound like a very exclusive club, but lets compare that to the top 64 in others stats. In total hits, 64 players is equal to the number of players with as many career hits as Ted Williams. That sounds pretty good, right?
posted by pbr @ 7/27/2008 07:31:00 AM
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