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370 .524 .891 1.415 Hr 7 RBI 21 What a great start for him for the Cubs.

Insane a very meh career and suddenly he’s a beast. The cubs as a team are in beast mode so far too

Yea some are having fine years. He’s one.

Players get hot or cold for 60 games, then turn into what they are...happens all the time

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:04 am Players get hot or cold for 60 games, then turn into what they are...happens all the time

Depending on how hot the 60 games was, and depending on the degree of level off, still might make for an overall good season. At .370 he may end up hitting 280 ish.

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:38 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:04 am Players get hot or cold for 60 games, then turn into what they are...happens all the time

Depending on how hot the 60 games was, and depending on the degree of level off, still might make for an overall good season. At .370 he may end up hitting 280 ish.

Carson has 46 ABs and posting a 294 OPS+. he's a career below average hitter.

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:41 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:38 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:04 am Players get hot or cold for 60 games, then turn into what they are...happens all the time

Depending on how hot the 60 games was, and depending on the degree of level off, still might make for an overall good season. At .370 he may end up hitting 280 ish.

Carson has 46 ABs and posting a 294 OPS+. he's a career below average hitter.

I know and agree. But to my point, he’s high enough now in stats, to be able to weather a fall back to normal numbers, to record a nice season.

And that’s if he falls slow.

Can I do this again?

2023 - 2024
464 PA's
11 HR
.228 .302 .345 .647

PED's!

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:44 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:41 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:38 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:04 am Players get hot or cold for 60 games, then turn into what they are...happens all the time

Depending on how hot the 60 games was, and depending on the degree of level off, still might make for an overall good season. At .370 he may end up hitting 280 ish.

Carson has 46 ABs and posting a 294 OPS+. he's a career below average hitter.

I know and agree. But to my point, he’s high enough now in stats, to be able to weather a fall back to normal numbers, to record a nice season.

And that’s if he falls slow.

46 ABs
Numbers can change rapidly

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:53 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:44 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:41 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:38 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:04 am Players get hot or cold for 60 games, then turn into what they are...happens all the time

Depending on how hot the 60 games was, and depending on the degree of level off, still might make for an overall good season. At .370 he may end up hitting 280 ish.

Carson has 46 ABs and posting a 294 OPS+. he's a career below average hitter.

I know and agree. But to my point, he’s high enough now in stats, to be able to weather a fall back to normal numbers, to record a nice season.

And that’s if he falls slow.

46 ABs
Numbers can change rapidly

Yes at the low number very quickly. You are right. A slow descent or remaining warm could happen too.

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:04 am Players get hot or cold for 60 games, then turn into what they are...happens all the time

A player who comes to mind with the Cubs was Jim Hickman. At age 32 & 33 had his two best years by far in his career.

Ryan Ludwick was another at age 30 and 31 with the Cardinas.

rockondlouie wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:46 am Can I do this again?

2023 - 2024
464 PA's
11 HR
.228 .302 .345 .647

PED's!

What is it with you and thinking everything comes down to PED's?? Players get hot for long stretches, figure it out late in their career, hit their peak at 30 etc, all the time dude. Ludwick, Bautista, Encarnacion, Melvin Mora, Justin Turner, and sooo many more. The list of pitchers is even more substantial.

Stop being so lazy.

He's never been quite this hot, but he's had a few sustained hot streaks in the past.

In 2019, he had a 1.018 OPS May-July (58 games). Finished the year .245/.348/.478 112 OPS+

In 2021, he had a 1.224 OPS in March/April. Finished the year .240/.343/.411 104 OPS+

OldRed wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 09:02 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:04 am Players get hot or cold for 60 games, then turn into what they are...happens all the time

A player who comes to mind with the Cubs was Jim Hickman. At age 32 & 33 had his two best years by far in his career.

Ryan Ludwick was another at age 30 and 31 with the Cardinas.

He was another ex-Card outfielder. Also a Metropolitan.

lordoffatness wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 10:55 am He's never been quite this hot, but he's had a few sustained hot streaks in the past.

In 2019, he had a 1.018 OPS May-July (58 games). Finished the year .245/.348/.478 112 OPS+

In 2021, he had a 1.224 OPS in March/April. Finished the year .240/.343/.411 104 OPS+

Good stuff. Thanks

Should note that Carson Kelly has Chicago roots and grew up a Cubs fan. May have finally found that ‘comfort’ level that allows him to play more freely.