Evil MSM coverage.

“Thanks to Zimmerman, the Nationals' overnight trip to Philadelphia was upbeat as could be. The record shows that Zimmerman hit a so-so .247 with runners in scoring position last season, but he's developing a reputation here that transcends stats.”-Jerry Crasnick

“He has since emerged as the team's No. 3 hitter, a future Gold Glove winner and most-noted clutch performer, despite his .247 batting average with runners in scoring position last season.”-Ken Rosenthal


The man has four game ending homeruns in two years. He also has a number of other walk off hits. Whatever else, BA with RISP is not a super good stat to use in this situation. A batter who did not get a hit with two on, up 10-1, in the first would be penalized by BA with RISP, even if he hit a walk off home run every game.