Orel over at Sons of Steve Garvey posted a story yesterday showing the difference between Adrian Beltre in 2004, and Adrian Beltre in 2005-2006 with the Mariners.
Here’s some more info on his 2006 season:
| Period | HR | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre All-Star Break | 7 | .254 | .318 | .392 | .710 |
| Post All-Star Break | 18 | .285 | .340 | .552 | .892 |
And, from the Small Sample Size Department:
| Beltre’s 11 AB at Dodger Stadium in 2006 | 1 | .545 | .643 | 1.000 | 1.643 |
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Wow, Beltre’s second half of 2006 just about exceeds his entire 2005 (except salary-wise). Maybe he can give the Mariners their money’s worth next season.
Their fans sure are hoping so.
[...] Considering his 2006 season was, despite an awful first half, still better by far power-wise than our two best guys, and third base is a position we could use some power in, maybe seeing him back in Dodger blue isn’t out of the question. [...]