Yardbarker: Hunter Pence

GM for the day: What would you do if Ed Wade handed you the key to the Astros?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:46:04 -0500

More photos » by Pat Sullivan - AP Before you can criticize a man, you have a to walk a mile in his shoes. Here's your chance to have free reign with Eddy in the future. Browse more photos » We're pretty much at the first of two nadir's for the baseball offseason (is that possible in the logical sense?). This week and then those two of purgatory before pitchers and catchers report. ...

The Seedy Underbelly Of Sports Fan Art

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

There's a popular game going around the Internet, in which you search your favorite team on DeviantArt, the premier fan-created art site. Some results are pathetic, some are decent, but most are sanity-threatening. Let's go through the looking glass. Actually, this one's pretty badass. Oddly, there's about five My Little Ponies for every team. But spend enough time there, and the word "oddly" loses all meaning. From the artist's description: "This is Carmell...

Bill James' Projections for Selected Astros' Hitters

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:18:37 -0500

More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Hunter Pence (center) and Carlos Lee (right) are equivalent players? Browse more photos » Previously, I wrote about the Bill James Projections for selected Astros' pitchers. Today, I will look at the Bill James projections for selected Astros' hitters. Below, we compare the 2010 projection for OBP, OPS, RC/G with the player's actual stats ...

Hunter Pence and the Astros Outfield Defense

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:25:47 -0500

More photos » by Pat Sullivan - AP Congrats to the second-best right fielder in the majors. Browse more photos » Don't know if you noticed, but Hunter Pence was a close second to Ichiro in the third annual Fielding Bible Awards, which were announced Monday. It was a nice finish for Pence, who has worked hard to turn himself into a very capable right fielder. Since Michael Bourn also finished in the top...

Astros Roster Breakdown: The Outfield

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:15:09 -0500

More photos » by Paul Beaty - AP The Astros most important outfielder? Browse more photos » We take a break from the managerial search to look at the Astros' 2009 outfield. The three starters in Lee, Bourn and Pence combined to be the most productive portion of the offense in a number of ways. Each totaled over 600 plate appearances and two of the three hit 25 home runs. While the Astros offense has it...

Pence guides Astros past Phils

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:53:27 -0500

HOUSTON(AP) Hunter Pence homered and drove in three runs as the Houston Astros completed a four-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-3 win Monday over the NL East leaders.

Hunter Pence, Relievers lead Astros to Four Game Sweep of Phillies

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:41:14 -0500

More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP about 3 hours ago: Houston Astros' Hunter Pence (9) swings to hit a two-run home run as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz, left, reaches for the pitch during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 7, 2009 in Houston. Pence and Miguel Tejada scored on the homer. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Browse more photos » As far as improbable oc...

The Value of Hunter Pence: Should the Astros consider trading him?

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:00:19 -0500

More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Browse more photos » With the playoffs seemingly more and more like a fleeting memory for Astros' fans, the 2009 off-season is becoming more and more the topic of conversation around TCB. It's safe to say that this year's squad has played reasonably well considering the constraints (payroll, injury and lack of talent) that were omnipresent from day one of Spring Trainin...

NL All Star Roster Announced: Hunter Pence and Miguel Tejada head to St. Louis

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:00:13 -0500

More photos » by Pat Sullivan - AP We're going to St. Louis!!! Wait...we do that a lot. Browse more photos » Here's the roster for your viewing pleasure. Not a whole lot of surprises on that list. Thirteen first timers on the Senior Circuit roster, so that's exciting. Two of which, Brad Hawpe and Jason Marquis, are on the surprising Colorado Rockies. The Astros are represented by Hunter Pence ...

NL All Star Roster Announced: Hunter Pence and Miguel Tejada head to St. Louis

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:00:13 -0500

A day in the life of Hunter Pence.

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:24:40 -0500

A day in the life of Hunter Pence.

Hunter Pence "Crash" Translated

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:27:51 -0500

We break down what Hunter Pence said about falling through a glass door and what he really meant.

Exclusive Hunter Pence Injury Video

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:42:10 -0500

By now you might have heard that Hunter Pence Has Trouble With Sliding Glass Doors. HHR has gotten a hold of exclusive footage of the episode.

Hunter Pence Is A Lousy Jumper

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:33:54 -0500

Carrying on the long standing tradition of baseball player's suffering freak accidents, Houston Astros center fielder and Tirico Suave favorite, Hunter Pence walked through a sliding glass door after one of Pence's friends shut the door without him knowing. The injuries, however, seem minor and Pence is only expected to miss only a week or so.

Fantasy Value Of Hunter Pence Could Be Going Down

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:42:18 -0500

Houston Astros outfielder, Hunter Pence, may see a drop in his fantasy value with the addition of new hitters at the top of the 2008 lineup. Could this be true?