Leaving Them Stranded
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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