The Seattle Mariners finished last in the American League in on-base percentage in 2009 at .314, and -- not coincidentally -- last in the league in runs scored. Their No. 2 hitters mustered a .294 OBP, a number that the soon-to-be-signed Chone Figgins can beat even if he sleeps through the entire 2010 season, and a bad OBP year from him would still mean the Mariners' No. 2 hitter reaches base 40-50 more times next year.
What the Figgins deal says about the Mariners
-
- By Keith Law | December 5, 2009 9:31:15 AM PST
Advertisement
ESPN Video
- 00:50
Max Kepler agrees to deal with the Phillies
Check out the numbers behind Max Kepler's career as he agrees to a 1-year contract with the Phillies.
- 01:00
Yankees acquire relief pitcher Devin Williams
Check out the numbers behind Devin Williams' time in Milwaukee as he is traded to the Yankees.
- 01:53
Jeff Passan's team to watch in MLB free agency
Jeff Passan is curious to see what the Boston Red Sox will do to build their roster after failing to make the postseason in each of the past three seasons.
