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Kling getting an AB was inexcusable

Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:47 pm
Posted by Thib-a-doe Tiger
Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:47 pm
Not trying to rail on the guy, but if he’s not a good enough hitter to start, he’s not a good enough hitter to run out there in the bottom of the 9th
Posted by josh336
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Member since Jan 2007
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Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:48 pm to
We had to, he came in as a defensive sub when we had the lead
Posted by DalenSA
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Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:48 pm to
Pretty sure the ball was in the catcher’s glove when he started his swing
Posted by lsufball19
Franklin, TN
Member since Sep 2008
68974 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:48 pm to
He was a defensive sub for Frey. Only guys left on the bench were Milazzo and Nippolt
Posted by Chad504boy
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Member since Feb 2005
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Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:48 pm to
I asked my 14 yr old daughter who the frick gave Kling a bat?
This post was edited on 6/3/24 at 8:49 pm
Posted by Thib-a-doe Tiger
Member since Nov 2012
36273 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:49 pm to
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We had to, he came in as a defensive sub when we had the lead



I’m aware, but put Nippolt or anyone else up there


Also why I hate defensive subs for outfielders
Posted by MOT
Member since Jul 2006
29545 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:49 pm to
Who were you going to hit in his place and then who was going to take his place in the OF?
Posted by lsufball19
Franklin, TN
Member since Sep 2008
68974 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:49 pm to
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put Nippolt

against a LH with 2 outs. Yeah no
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
70841 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:49 pm to
There was nobody left to put in the outfield, he had to hit
Posted by lsufball19
Franklin, TN
Member since Sep 2008
68974 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:50 pm to
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Also why I hate defensive subs for outfielders

Frey can’t throw. He had to be replaced
Posted by Zchlsu
Twin Peaks, Washington
Member since Jan 2011
6942 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:50 pm to
Nippolt might be even worse than Kling as a reliable hitter.
Posted by vidtiger23
Member since Feb 2012
6423 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:50 pm to
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Also why I hate defensive subs for outfielders

The Brown play is exactly why you have defensive subs.
Posted by Thib-a-doe Tiger
Member since Nov 2012
36273 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:50 pm to
quote:

against a LH with 2 outs. Yeah no



Yeah what’s the worst he could do, K?
Posted by MOT
Member since Jul 2006
29545 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:50 pm to
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Also why I hate defensive subs for outfielders
He came in Frey who had hit for Larson. If you didn’t want Kling in that’s the move you should be questioning.
Posted by Honest Tune
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2011
18208 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:50 pm to
Honeycutt on NC is who we wanted Kling to be. Not even close.
Posted by SelaTiger
Member since Aug 2016
20620 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:50 pm to
He still closes his eyes when he swings. One day he’ll get lucky and get a hit.
Posted by TigersWin88
Member since Mar 2022
305 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:50 pm to
Should have pinch run someone other than Bingham for Travinski at first there.

And then pinch hit Bingham for Kling.
Posted by PhillyTiger90
Member since Dec 2015
11306 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:50 pm to
If Jay thinks he can salvage him then he’ll back and starting next year. But I have a feeling he’s gonna transfer somewhere and get his average up
Posted by lsufball19
Franklin, TN
Member since Sep 2008
68974 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:50 pm to
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Yeah what’s the worst he could do, K?

Coaches don’t get to make decisions in hindsight
Posted by classicgold
bfe
Member since Feb 2017
6037 posts
Posted on 6/3/24 at 8:50 pm to
Kling feasted on dudes throwing 75 in Pennsylvania. I’m not sure that he’s got what it takes at this level.
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