Trade High.
Let’s take a look at Ike Davis’ second half in 2012 with the Mets. That season Ike hit 32 HRs! People were very excited.
289 Plate Appearances
.255 Average. But I am from the 20th century and average is stupid right kids?
20 HR.
.888 OPS
In 2013 Ike Davis would hit 9 Home Runs. By 2014 he would be on the Pirates.
Now let’s look at Pete Alonso’s unbelievable 2019’s second half.
317 Plate Appearances
.235 Average. But I am from the 20th century and average is stupid right kids?
23 HR.
.863 OPS
Kinda similar. In the year of the juiced ball. But hey, if you think Pete’s gonna slug 53 HRs every year be my guest.
Lets read from the Wall Street Journal in May 2011. The bold is mine.
When the Mets drafted Ike Davis in 2008, the concern was whether he would hit enough to play as a corner infielder. But early returns have been so impressive that fans now ask if he can be even more—a franchise cornerstone for the next decade.
Or we could read from one of MMO’s many writers, this from 2011. The bold is mine.
Though he will only be entering his second season, Davis will be expected to develop into a clubhouse leader.
His hard work on and off the field had resonated with the organization, which is prepared to highlight Davis as one of their budding stars.
Davis has already become a favorite among the media for his insightful comments and fun-loving attitude.
In 2013 Ike Davis would hit 9 Home Runs. By 2014 he would be on the Pirates. I bet the Mets wish they had traded high and just made Daniel Murphy the first baseman. Could have saved us all a lot of agita. You can “Valley Fever” me all you want.
Don’t trade Dom Smith low. Trade high.
