Sun, May 09

Clap For Clapp
Not sure how I missed this one, but the Blue Jays acquired Canadian Stubby Clapp from the Indians last Tuesday for a player to be named later. Clapp, born and raised in Windsor Ontario was a hero at the '99 Pan-Am Games with his game winning single versus the US. He was assigned to New Hampshire (AA) and will join the other 14 white second basemen that the Blue Jays have acquired over the past 3 years.

Stats wise he only has 26 big league plate appearances so there is not enough data to draw upon, but if you look at his minor league numbers things are not looking too bright for him. He has no power, no speed, can't make contact and strikes out like a mofo. On the upside, he is willing to take the occasional walk, which is the only thing keeping his OPS from looking like most other players SLG. Actually with it in the .670 range the last 2 minor league seasons, his OPS does look like most peoples SLG.

One other note, with the gem that Miller threw today, he has passed the Doc for average GS. Just another sign that something isn't right with Halladay.
09 May 2004 by Rivux