We were in New York for a series in 2002 when Dick spotted our Twins hats across the hotel lobby and made a point to come over and visit with us. I don't think the Twins will ever have a better team ambassador.
wOBA, xwOBA, not all readers are familiar with the new age technical language used by those in love with money ball statistics. Even political pundits usually explain initialism the first time it is used in an article.
If what you say is gospel how do you explain Rocco's abrupt change of style after the trade deadline allowing a more aggressive, exciting brand of ball? Maybe he saw the hand writing on the wall and decided he had nothing to lose.
In other words isolate him from the Twins crack hitting coaches who advocate big loopy swings that generate bombas. With RISP I'ld take a high percentage doubles hitter over a.204 hitter with the proper launch angle every time.