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Originally Posted by Pirate Fan
Maybe I imagine it, but it seems to me that very often when a player is first promoted, he either struggles as above or really rakes often hitting .400 plus for the first couple of weeks before entering a serious slump that brings his average down to earth.
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Truth be known, that's my impression of hitters overall, regardless of their status, veteran or rookie. Any two series, or 5-6 game spread, can yield a low point or a hot streak; just that briefly, to balance for average.
I don't think it's common, IMO, for a .300 hitter to consistently go 3 for 10, etc.. It all consists of those combinations of struggles and successes. You are certainly right, some do last a lot longer, hit higher peaks and lower lows, but most- I think -quietly ebb and flow throughout their seasons.