Reader Contest Update

by James Kannengieser on Jun 24, 2009 12:00 PM EDT Comment 12 comments

Back around Opening Day, we posted a reader contest. Sixteen pairs of numbers were presented, and the goal was to choose which number in each pair would be greater by season's end. The contestant with the most correct choices wins a prize. If the contest ended today, the prize would be this:

We'll wait and see how the season plays out before declaring the official prize. Here's where each pair of numbers stands, with the bolded choice being the higher one:

Walks by Oliver Perez: 21
Strikeouts by Livan Hernandez: 48

David Wright's OBP: .437
Luis Castillo's OBP + 30 points: .410

Plate appearances by Gary Sheffield: 185
Plate appearances by Fernando Tatis: 147

Innings pitched by J.J. Putz: 29.1
Innings pitched by Francisco Rodriguez: 34.2

Jose Reyes's UZR + 5: +3.3
Jimmy Rollins's UZR: +1.4

Postseason wins by the Mets: N/A
Postseason wins by the Phillies: N/A

Stolen bases by David Wright: 18
Caught stealings by Jose Reyes: 2

Innings pitched by Mike Pelfrey: 76
Innings pitched by John Maine + 30: 91.2

Brian Stokes's ERA: 3.38
Darren O'Day's ERA:1.08

Home runs by Daniel Murphy: 5
Home runs by Jose Reyes: 2

Cy Young Award votes for Johan Santana: N/A
Cy Young Award votes for Cole Hamels: N/A

Carlos Beltran's UZR: -4.1
Endy Chavez's UZR: +8.2(!)

Starts by Oliver Perez lasting at least 7 innings: 0
Starts by Oliver Perez lasting less than 4 innings: 1

Joe Smith's FIP: 3.94
Sean Green's FIP: 4.44

Home runs allowed by Aaron Heilman: 3
Wild pitches by Johan Santana: 1

Major league plate appearances by Fernando Martinez: 74
Home runs allowed by Brad Lidge: 7

Tiebreaker: What will the average mph be for Franciso Rodriguez's fastball (according to Fangraphs)?: 93.0 mph

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Christ

I think I’m on track to get, like, 90% of these incorrect.

by jasondg on Jun 24, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The injuries really messed this up

by Reg Dunlop on Jun 24, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Um...Greatest...Prize...Ever

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 24, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think I said Lidge would give up more HR

than F-Mart’s plate appearances.

It would be awesome if Lidge gave up 80 more HR’s.

batting helmets. batting titles. obp.

by Durelo on Jun 24, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

amen

i did the same thing. don’t think i’m getting that one right…

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 24, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I Tatis'd the shit out of this contest

I should’ve bunted.

by mets81 on Jun 24, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

dontcha mean,

you should’ve Cora-ed?

I mean…uh…It’s kinda his game.

by WuCross on Jun 24, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't remember if I did this or not

but if I did, pretty sure I’m doing terrible.

"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran

by EMSfan9 on Jun 24, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs