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There goes the worst hitter who ever played
2006-04-12 09:16
by Bob Timmermann

Aaron Gleeman writes in the Hardball Times about Neifi Perez's chase to become the worst hitter (non-pitcher) in the history of baseball.

Gleeman is using Runs Created Above Average as his measuring tool.

Right now, the worst hitter by that margin is one Ski Melillo. Tommy Thevenow is second.

Interestingly, both Melillo and Thevenow were starting in St. Louis at the same in the 1920s. Melillo played for the Browns and Thevenow for the Caridinals. Thevenow hit 2 home runs in 4,164 at bats. And one home run in 24 at bats during World Series play (it was inside-the-park at Yankee Stadium.)

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2006-04-12 17:26:25
1.   grandcosmo
At first glance Ski's number look semi-decent and a lot better than Thevenow's.

Where is the immortal Oyler on the list? He must not have enough ABs.

2006-04-12 18:33:17
2.   Bob Timmermann
Ski Melillo hit for the cycle once.

So has Neifi.

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