2008 vs. 2009: Through 115 games
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2008 vs. 2009: Through 115 games
David Murphy, Daily News Staff Writer
I was interested to see how this Phillies team stacks up with last year's. Right now they are 66-49 with a 4.5 game lead in the National League East. Last year they were 62-53 with a one game lead in the NL East.
Here are some more comparisons:
1) In 2008, they were hitting .255/.333/.439 with 159 home runs and averaging 4.9 runs, 8.8 hits, and 3.4 extra base hits per game. In 2009 they are hitting .257/.334/.446 with 162 home runs and averaging 5.2 runs, 8.9 hits, and 3.6 extra base hits per game.
2) In 2008, they were averaging 6.8 strikeouts and 3.7 walks per game. In 2009, they are averaging 7.2 strikeouts and 3.7 walks per game.
3) In 2008, they were 92/108 on stolen base attempts (85.2 percent). In 2009 they are 81/101 (80.2 percent) on stolen base attempts.
4) In 2008, they had a 3.94 ERA and were holding opponents to a .259 average while allowing an average of 4.3 runs, 8.9 hits, 1.0 home runs and 3.0 extra base hits per game. In 2009, they have a 4.26 ERA and are holding opponents to a .264 average while allowing an average of 4.5 runs, 9.2 hits, 1.2 home runs and 3.1 extra base hits per game.
5) In the 15 games since Cliff Lee made his first start as a Phillie, they have a 3.33 ERA and are holding opponents to a .257 average while allowing an average of 3.7 runs, 8.7 hits, 0.5 home runs, and 2.2 extra base hits per game. In games 101-115 last year they had a 3.87 ERA and held opponents to a .256 average while allowing 4.7 runs, 8.7 hits, 0.9 home runs and 2.8 extra base hits per game.
How 'bout blown saves?— robinlupe- 2009 phils are far superior. better starting rotation with Lee and Happ and Blanton pitching well. Hamels needs to get it together though. and better lineup with Feliz hitting better and Shane hitting better and of Course Raul instead of Pat the Bat.— Ryan
How Strat-O Matic of you. Now, back to Mom's basement.
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As some of the earlier posts state, its god to see we are improving on many of lasts years stats. the only rub is that it does not mean a WS appearance or anothr ring. Getting on a hot streak at the right time along with a bit of luck are also key ingredients. All that being said, I really like our chances if we get our closer situation settled.- Ummm, he doesn't look like Eddie Munster. Not even a little bit. Otherwise, though, great joke.— GoPhilsGo
- In 2008 I was 37, In 2009 I am 38.— davegoll
- i want the last 5 minutes of my life back....— jg125
- .255/.333/.439 = 4.9 runs per game in 2008; .257/.334/.446 = 5.2 runs per game in 2009. This would indicate to me that the clutch hitting has been fine in 2009, contrary to what many people seem to believe.— chicagoB
- He forgot to add this one: in '08, the Phils lost NO games in which they led in the 9th--this year, they've already lost 7.— bobbyuk
- If the Phils play .500 ball the rest of the way, they'll have 89 wins. If the Marlins play .613 ball they'll have 90 wins. The Phils have been a better 2nd half team every year under Manuel. What are the odds the Phils will play sub .500 ball or the Marlins will suddenly play as well as the Yankees or Dodgers?— joey bagadonuts
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- I hear Wagner might be available...........— bobf123
- Interesting stuff...the Phillies look almost identical all things being considered. The addition of Lee is huge. I think they will finish with 92 like they did last year, maybe 93 or 94.— FederalStreet
- I was surprised by the stolen bases, I thought we had a lot less this year than last. I'd like to see them run more. I also thought without Burrell the walks and strikeouts would both be down.— smfree31
