Ian Desmond makes a crap ton of errors

[NAHSTE]

Just another overrated trash player on an overrated trash team.

Discuss.

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So much Nats hate here..

[Sharkweather]

It's not hate when it is 100% true.

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[Slateman]

I see the hater train is full this year. In the past two seasons, no SS has a higher WAR than Ian Desmond. Poor defense and all.

Only on VSN is a 28 year old shortstop coming off back to back 20/20 seasons considered over-rated.

[NAHSTE]

I see the hater train is full this year. In the past two seasons, no SS has a higher WAR than Ian Desmond. Poor defense and all.

Only on VSN is a 28 year old shortstop coming off back to back 20/20 seasons considered over-rated.

Please stay on topic. This is about the staggering amount of errors Ian Desmond commits.

As for the WAR line, being a cumulative stat I'd hope he had the lead after two full seasons, given the injuries or relative inexperience of his contemporaries. If you think he's better than Tulo, HanRam or Simmons feel free to start a separate thread or bump one of the many we already have on the subject of ranking shortstops comparatively.

For now, let's focus on Ian Desmond's high frequency for committing errors and his inability to adequately field his position.

[Slateman]

Desmond has always made a lot of errors in the beginning of the season. Last year he had 7 in April. Finished with 20. I'm far more concerned about his bat.

[NAHSTE]

Desmond has always made a lot of errors in the beginning of the season. Last year he had 7 in April. Finished with 20. I'm far more concerned about his bat.

20 seems like a lot. I know fielding percentage is not the best tool for evaluating, but seems like he's a poor defensive player. Would prefer a more complete package.

[Slateman]

20 seems like a lot. I know fielding percentage is not the best tool for evaluating, but seems like he's a poor defensive player. Would prefer a more complete package.

I'm sure you would prefer a shortstop who could OPS over .700 for an entire season.

Hanley Ramirez had three seasons in a row with 20 errors. Alexi Ramirez has two. The complete package is pretty rare. Pretty much Tulo is the only shortstop right now who hits well and fields well.

Again, who cares so long as he's hitting? He has above average range, prone to an error, OPSes over .800 and wins back to back Silver Slugger awards. Like I said, of greater concern is his bat. I imagine having a pregnant wife and trying to quit dip is not helping.

[Goober]

Since 2012, Ian Desmond has -12 DRS, 5th worst among all qualified SS, and his wRC+ is worse then Jed Lowrie's. He's really lighting the world on fire with that performance.

[NAHSTE]

I'm sure you would prefer a shortstop who could OPS over .700 for an entire season.

Simmons career: .713 OPS in 991 PA
Desmond career: .747 OPS in 2580 PA

I can throw out Desmond's sub .700 age 25 season, if you'd like

The complete package is pretty rare. Pretty much Tulo is the only shortstop right now who hits well and fields well.

Simmons is currently hitting .299/.310/.507 with a 2% K rate and a .206 ISO. Think that qualifies as hitting well. Obviously there's a good bit regression to come on the slugging, but the skill set should continue to translate to offensive success considering he just turned 24.

Last calendar year:

28 year old Desmond: 161 G, 669 PA, .271/.324/.435, 21 HR, 4.1 fWAR
24 year old Simmons: 159 G, 668 PA, .258/.300/.420, 19 HR, 5.1 fWAR

Yeah I think I'll take the guy who is younger and better, thx.

[Youk]

Hanley Ramirez had three seasons in a row with 20 errors.

With 4 less seasons, Desmond is about a season and a half away from passing Hanley's career error totals.

[Slateman]

Simmons career: .713 OPS in 991 PA
Desmond career: .747 OPS in 2580 PA

I can throw out Desmond's sub .700 age 25 season, if you'd like



Simmons is currently hitting .299/.310/.507 with a 2% K rate and a .206 ISO. Think that qualifies as hitting well. Obviously there's a good bit regression to come on the slugging, but the skill set should continue to translate to offensive success considering he just turned 24.

Last calendar year:

28 year old Desmond: 161 G, 669 PA, .271/.324/.435, 21 HR, 4.1 fWAR
24 year old Simmons: 159 G, 668 PA, .258/.300/.420, 19 HR, 5.1 fWAR

Yeah I think I'll take the guy who is younger and better, thx.

Small sample size. You asked for the "complete package." Only Tulo has proven he's it.

Desmond has two silver sluggers. Pretty sure he's proven that his offense is legit.

With 4 less seasons, Desmond is about a season and a half away from passing Hanley's career error totals.

And who has made the argument that he's a good defensive player? Again, he did this last season. He's never been a good defensive shortstop. But hitting for average and power makes up for it.

[Warner2BruceTD]

With 4 less seasons, Desmond is about a season and a half away from passing Hanley's career error totals.

And Hanley isn't exactly Marty Marion.

[Warner2BruceTD]

And Hanley isn't exactly Marty Marion.

Fuck you, look him up. Know your history.