This Guy needs a nickname

David Watts · 10-07-2007, 03:04 PM

First some background about my league. It is a 12 team, one league, one division league. We play a 88 game season, no financials. I manage the Shreveport Captains, and that is all I do. I allow the computer to make my trades, draft picks, sign and release players etc. I simply make the lineups and play out the games(I sim to the 7th inning of all games and play out the rest)

Well, 2 seasons ago my GM decided to trade away one of my favorites, my CF for basically nothing. I was pissed to say the least. Hell, my backup outfielders were crap and my prospects were really young. I play with ratings off and no minors, so there appeared to be no light at the end of the tunnel.

Wow, was I wrong. In stepped Lawrence Whittleton. A twenty-one year old phenom from Newnan, Georgia. Whittleton hit .383 in first seaon in the bigs, going 119 for 311. He also stole 27 bases. So, was this first season a fluke, or did I have a superstar in my grasp???? Whitteton's second season was even more amazing. He hit .433 going 156 for 360 in 81 games. He stole another 26 bases. Overall, this guy is hitting .410 (275 hits in 671 at bats). His carerr OBP is .446.

But and it is a Oprah sized butt, is where things get strange. Whittleton has 671 at bats, 4 career triples, 7 career homeruns and are you ready???????????-again are you ready????????====he has 2 (thats right 2) career doubles. He hit 1 double in his first year and 1 in his second year. ??????????????????????????? This guy must be the best slap hitter ever. He is 6' 0" 200 pounds. Wow.

What should his nickname be? one bag? slapper? your help would be appreciated.

james17 · 10-07-2007, 03:54 PM

Whittler.

Raidergoo · 10-07-2007, 04:07 PM

Punch.

Left-handed Badger · 10-07-2007, 04:22 PM

2 in 671 ABs? Dang, I saw one guy one time who probably averaged one every 80 ABs or so But, generally hit for homer power to some degree (at least of 15-20 HR sort)

I'd go with Whittle too. (or maybe Whitney

)

CobaltJays · 10-07-2007, 05:16 PM

Fred.

Why? No particular reason.

Russ · 10-07-2007, 06:00 PM

Jessica

David Watts · 10-07-2007, 08:08 PM

Anyone know if there has ever been someone in real life that hit so many singles?????? 2 doubles??????

Metsvir2 · 10-07-2007, 08:23 PM

If were aiming for girls nicks, then Judy beats all

Left-handed Badger · 10-07-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

Anyone know if there has ever been someone in real life that hit so many singles?????? 2 doubles??????

I think John Mayberry didnt have but like 6 doubles in one of the last years of his career in about 350 ABs. But he did hit about 20 HRs.

Plus I remember at one point in his final year McGwire had like 29 HR and 4 2Bs.

David Watts · 10-07-2007, 08:46 PM

But this guy isn't a power hitter, and he is fast enough to steal 20+ bases.

dankrzyz · 10-07-2007, 10:40 PM

Name him after me. I don't get to second base very often, either...

(Girls, hmph!)

Left-handed Badger · 10-07-2007, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Watts

But this guy isn't a power hitter, and he is fast enough to steal 20+ bases.

I know, you'd think he could get to 2nd on a hit every once in a while

Though having more triples than doubles is rare, too.

Left-handed Badger · 10-07-2007, 10:51 PM

I did just think of one guy to some degree.

1970s SS Enzo Hernandez he'd have about 500 ABs hit about .210, and have maybe 10 2Bs maybe 11 EBHs. Have a HR every 3 years or so. Maybe in those 500 Abs have 20 RBI. It is the closest I can think of. (I think Enzo did have a slight bit of speed, not really steal worthy speed though)

SandMan · 10-07-2007, 11:13 PM

Lawrence "Little 1" Whittleton.

Little 1 for the fact that he is only a singles hitter....hits only a little one base hit..... Plus it sounds cool saying it outloud....

kroney37 · 10-07-2007, 11:42 PM

I think that Willie Keeler was the king of the slap hitters with the Baltimore chop. On the other end of the spectrum, Jose Canseco has a lot more HR than doubles for his career - especially true towards the end of his career. In '98-'98 he had 44 doubles to go along with 80 HRs. Anyways... I'll go along with "Little 1" - Or what about "Whittle one Littleton"?

magnet · 10-08-2007, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandMan

Lawrence "Little 1" Whittleton.

Little 1 for the fact that he is only a singles hitter....hits only a little one base hit..... Plus it sounds cool saying it outloud....

Seconded. I'm too lazy to think one up myself.

David Watts · 10-08-2007, 08:23 AM

"Little 1" it is.

falkonisback · 10-08-2007, 09:46 AM

I know you already picked a winner, but how about:Lawrence "Stayin Single" Whittleton

Renner · 10-08-2007, 10:32 AM

The ultimate slap hitter of all time - Roy Thomas.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/t/thomaro01.shtml

kckid4u · 10-08-2007, 12:30 PM

No no no. The nickname you want is::::

Lawrence "One Base" Whittleton

"Little 1" Come on.

BTW, are you the "David Watts" that went to school in Blue Springs?

10-07-2007, 03:04 PM	#1
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 9,622 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	This Guy needs a nickname First some background about my league. It is a 12 team, one league, one division league. We play a 88 game season, no financials. I manage the Shreveport Captains, and that is all I do. I allow the computer to make my trades, draft picks, sign and release players etc. I simply make the lineups and play out the games(I sim to the 7th inning of all games and play out the rest) Well, 2 seasons ago my GM decided to trade away one of my favorites, my CF for basically nothing. I was pissed to say the least. Hell, my backup outfielders were crap and my prospects were really young. I play with ratings off and no minors, so there appeared to be no light at the end of the tunnel. Wow, was I wrong. In stepped Lawrence Whittleton. A twenty-one year old phenom from Newnan, Georgia. Whittleton hit .383 in first seaon in the bigs, going 119 for 311. He also stole 27 bases. So, was this first season a fluke, or did I have a superstar in my grasp???? Whitteton's second season was even more amazing. He hit .433 going 156 for 360 in 81 games. He stole another 26 bases. Overall, this guy is hitting .410 (275 hits in 671 at bats). His carerr OBP is .446. But and it is a Oprah sized butt, is where things get strange. Whittleton has 671 at bats, 4 career triples, 7 career homeruns and are you ready???????????-again are you ready????????====he has 2 (thats right 2) career doubles. He hit 1 double in his first year and 1 in his second year. ??????????????????????????? This guy must be the best slap hitter ever. He is 6' 0" 200 pounds. Wow. What should his nickname be? one bag? slapper? your help would be appreciated.

10-07-2007, 04:22 PM	#4
Left-handed Badger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: at the altar of the baseball god praying for middle infield that can catch the ball Posts: 2,036	2 in 671 ABs? Dang, I saw one guy one time who probably averaged one every 80 ABs or so But, generally hit for homer power to some degree (at least of 15-20 HR sort) I'd go with Whittle too. (or maybe Whitney ) __________________ -Left-handed groundball specialist -Strikeouts are for wimps

10-07-2007, 06:00 PM	#6
Russ All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Essex HON! Posts: 1,923 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Jessica __________________ If you don't love Russ, you don't love America. This post brought to you by Carl's Jr.

10-07-2007, 10:51 PM	#13
Left-handed Badger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: at the altar of the baseball god praying for middle infield that can catch the ball Posts: 2,036	I did just think of one guy to some degree. 1970s SS Enzo Hernandez he'd have about 500 ABs hit about .210, and have maybe 10 2Bs maybe 11 EBHs. Have a HR every 3 years or so. Maybe in those 500 Abs have 20 RBI. It is the closest I can think of. (I think Enzo did have a slight bit of speed, not really steal worthy speed though) __________________ -Left-handed groundball specialist -Strikeouts are for wimps

10-08-2007, 10:32 AM	#19
Renner Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 416	The ultimate slap hitter of all time - Roy Thomas. http://www.baseball-reference.com/t/thomaro01.shtml __________________ I drink only distilled water, or rain water, and only pure-grain alcohol.

10-07-2007, 03:54 PM	#2
james17 All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,305	Whittler.

10-07-2007, 04:07 PM	#3
Raidergoo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,005	Punch.

10-07-2007, 05:16 PM	#5
CobaltJays All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 706	Fred. Why? No particular reason.

10-07-2007, 08:08 PM	#7
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 9,622 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Anyone know if there has ever been someone in real life that hit so many singles?????? 2 doubles??????

10-07-2007, 08:23 PM	#8
Metsvir2 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 105	If were aiming for girls nicks, then Judy beats all

10-07-2007, 08:46 PM	#10
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 9,622 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	But this guy isn't a power hitter, and he is fast enough to steal 20+ bases.

10-07-2007, 10:40 PM	#11
dankrzyz Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 305	Name him after me. I don't get to second base very often, either... (Girls, hmph!)

10-07-2007, 11:13 PM	#14
SandMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,946	Lawrence "Little 1" Whittleton. Little 1 for the fact that he is only a singles hitter....hits only a little one base hit..... Plus it sounds cool saying it outloud....

10-07-2007, 11:42 PM	#15
kroney37 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 132	I think that Willie Keeler was the king of the slap hitters with the Baltimore chop. On the other end of the spectrum, Jose Canseco has a lot more HR than doubles for his career - especially true towards the end of his career. In '98-'98 he had 44 doubles to go along with 80 HRs. Anyways... I'll go along with "Little 1" - Or what about "Whittle one Littleton"?

10-08-2007, 08:23 AM	#17
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 9,622 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	"Little 1" it is.

10-08-2007, 09:46 AM	#18
falkonisback All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Posts: 869	I know you already picked a winner, but how about:Lawrence "Stayin Single" Whittleton

10-08-2007, 12:30 PM	#20
kckid4u All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pictured Above: Buck Barnett - Best Pitcher in OOTP History! Posts: 957	No no no. The nickname you want is:::: Lawrence "One Base" Whittleton "Little 1" Come on. BTW, are you the "David Watts" that went to school in Blue Springs? Last edited by kckid4u; 10-08-2007 at 12:33 PM.