Azubuike24;1466735 wrote:Even crazier stat they discussed during the Sunday night game.

In his career, Votto has pulled ONE BALL foul into the stands.[/QUOTE]
I am not quite sure I believe that one.

thavoice;1466857 wrote:

Azubuike24;1466735 wrote:Even crazier stat they discussed during the Sunday night game.

In his career, Votto has pulled ONE BALL foul into the stands.[/QUOTE]
I am not quite sure I believe that one.

I'm stumped whether it means any pitch or just a BALL? If it means a ball, I believe it.

wildcats20;1466859 wrote:

thavoice;1466857 wrote:
I'm stumped whether it means any pitch or just a BALL? If it means a ball, I believe it.

I guess maybe I could see that....one ball off the plate in but even at that. I know he doesnt pull much, and teams are starting to attack him inside and getting away with it. For Joe to become an elite hitter in this league (right now I think he is well above average, a very good hitter but not elite) he will need to start handling the inside pitch with authority.

wildcats20;1466859 wrote:

thavoice;1466857 wrote:
I'm stumped whether it means any pitch or just a BALL? If it means a ball, I believe it.

It's any pitch, it's true. Its from an SI article last year and Votto even talked about it. Said he has never hit a long home run foul.

Terry_Tate;1466904 wrote:

wildcats20;1466859 wrote:
It's any pitch, it's true. Its from an SI article last year and Votto even talked about it. Said he has never hit a long home run foul.

Just seems unreal wtih the amount of AB's and pitches he sees.

I bet he does it more often though going forward with how teams are pitching him.