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Originally posted by rbux
Conversely, I find it even more frustrating that an A speed runner hits into double play as often as an E runner. Doesn't look like running speed is considered in beating out a double play. In reality Ichiro is virtually never doubled off, yet he hits into just as many as Jay Gibbons (E/E) does for me???!!!
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To be fair, the ability to avoid double plays is not entirely contingent on speed. I remember that Mookie Wilson used to hit into a ton of DPs, even though he was quite fast. It also has to do with how well a guy gets out of the box.
However, speed should play some factor in this. Perhaps there should be some sort of rating for avoiding DPs.