Best pinch Hitters

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uvm87

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Best pinch Hitters

PostFri Jun 21, 2013 5:46 pm

Who are the best pinch hitters vs LHP and vs RHP?

Since Salary cap makes a huge difference, I'm only interested for each of the lower caps - $60M, $80M and $100M.

I've used the 9R O'Doul with little success. Had better success with Bob Thurman in $60 and $80 leagues - low avg, low OBP, but high SLG. Usually a HR every 9-10 ABs. Who else?
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Re: Best pinch Hitters

PostFri Jun 21, 2013 6:04 pm

Depends on how much you want to spend on the pinch hitter and what type of park your in.

If your looking at keeping them under 1 million I love the .93 Piniella Vs. lefties.
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Re: Best pinch Hitters

PostFri Jun 21, 2013 6:26 pm

I would second the previous advice, but in general, for solid hitting for average (not so much for power) Gene Clines is effective against lefties; the Alou brothers, Mateo (vs. rhp) and Jesus (vs lhp), are also good choices. Steve Sax is good vs. lefties and has some speed. Dick Groat at either his .52 or .53 card is a good, slightly cheaper alternative.

For power I've had some luck with Danny Cater against southpaws; he's also eligible at a bunch of positions albeit with a rather stone-like glove at each.
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Re: Best pinch Hitters

PostSat Jun 22, 2013 3:04 am

Barry Bonds is the best pinch hitter. Draws lots of walks and hits the occasional long ball. :lol:
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Re: Best pinch Hitters

PostSat Jun 22, 2013 1:16 pm

I'm mostly interested in hitters under $1M, but with lower caps under $.6M is better. Sinatro's been good in limited ABs.
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Re: Best pinch Hitters

PostSun Jun 23, 2013 1:36 am

I like Tommie Davis for 52 cents. He's an injury waiting to happen, but he's always good for a few pinch triples -- nice to have in the ninth inning.
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Re: Best pinch Hitters

PostSun Jun 23, 2013 1:25 pm

under a mil. v righties Leon Wagnor, Harold Baines, Earl Avaril, Wes Covington
under a mil. v lefties Hal McRae,Dick Grote, Mark Koeng, Danny Cater

I am currently using Wagnor in a 80m league hes hitting .340 wih 5 PH Home Run
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Re: Best pinch Hitters

PostMon Jun 24, 2013 3:35 am

I used to platoon "Daddy Wags" in 60M leagues with great success.

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