This has been a rough year for the Hooks. They are 15-30 in the second half, which puts them with the worst record in the 8 team Texas League.
The Good:
The Hitters
The Hooks have the 3rd most doubles (215) and triples (27). They have been caught stealing the 3rd fewest times (34).
Drew Sutton is second in runs scored (80) and third in hits (134). He is tied for the league lead in doubles (32). He is tied for 10th in triples (4). He is second in total bases (226) and is tied for 6th in most walks (52). His .393 OBP is tied for 8th and his .502 Slugging ties him for 10th. Those add up to the 7th best OPS in the league (.895). His batting average is 8th best (.324).
Chris Johnson’s .506 Slugging is still in 8th despite his call up to Round Rock. His .324 average is also still among the league leaders (5th).
Tommy Manzella is tied for 6th in triples (5) despite being called up to Round Rock last month.
Eli Iorg has 4 triples which is good to put him in a tie for 10th best.
Wlad Sutil has hit the ground running with 18 steals (20 attempts) since his call up. That puts him tied for 10th most in the league.
The Pitchers
The good news is the Hooks pitchers show elements of control. They have only hit 43 batters (2nd fewest) and walked 367 batters (3rd fewest).
Ryan McKeller and Chris Blazek both have 9 holds. That ties them for 2nd most in the league.
The Bad:
The Hitters
The Hooks hit doubles and triples but lack HR pop. They rank 3rd worst in HR (100). They have taken the 3rd fewest walks (366), which contributes to their OBP being 2nd lowest (.334). They have stolen the 3rd fewest bases (86).
Eli Iorg is aiding the gulf breeze in Corpus Christi by fanning 95 times, the 8th most times in the league. He has also been caught stealing 7 times (T-10th most).
The Pitchers
The bad news is that Hooks pitchers hit bats. They lead the league in hits allowed (1132), WHIP (1.48) and ERA (4.96). They have allowed 632 runs (2nd most) and 559 earned runs (most in the league). Out of their 1132 hits, 121 have left the yard (3rd most).
Sean Walker has given up 76 runs (8th most) and 70 earned runs (8th most) in the Texas League prior to being sent to Salem.
Chance Douglas has given up 18 long balls (2nd most).
Brian Bogusevic gave up 15 dingers before moving to the outfield. He is currently tied for 5th most.
Brad James plunked 8 batters before going on the DL, that puts him in a tie for 9th most.
The Crowd is still strong in Corpus Christi. They are averaging 6792 at home, good for 2nd best average in the league.