Leaving Them Stranded
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Hitters who perform well with runners in scoring position are given their due credit, but what about pitchers? Who are the best at preventing hits in key situations? A look at the best and worst in batting average allowed with runners in scoring position this season (through Thursday):
LOWEST ALLOWED
David Cone, New York Yankees: .155
Ismael Valdes, Dodgers: .163
Alex Fernandez, Florida Marlins: .169
Justin Thompson, Detroit Tigers: .177
Bob Wells, Minnesota Twins: .179
HIGHEST ALLOWED
Jay Witasick, Kansas City Royals: .402
Steve Trachsel, Chicago Cubs: .385
Jose Silva, Pittsburgh Pirates: .379
Pat Hentgen, Toronto Blue Jays: .371
John Snyder, Chicago White Sox: .365
Researched by HOUSTON MITCHELL / Los Angeles Times
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