Alright, let’s talk about this RBI thing in fantasy baseball, you know, like how many of them ribbies a fella needs to be good. Don’t get me started on all them fancy numbers and stats, makes my head spin faster than a dog chasin’ its tail. But this RBI thing, it’s kinda like how many eggs your chickens lay, more is better, plain and simple.
What’s an RBI Anyway?
Now, they call it “runs batted in,” but all it really means is how many fellas you bring home when you’re up to bat. You hit the ball, your teammate runs in, you get a ribbie. It’s like drivin’ folks to the market, only you’re drivin’ them to home plate. Easy peasy.
- You hit the ball.
- Your buddy scores.
- You get a point – an RBI!
How Many RBIs is Good?
Well, that’s the million-dollar question, ain’t it? From what I hear, these young fellas with their computers and their “sabermetrics,” they say anything between 50 and 100 RBIs is pretty decent. Kinda like gettin’ 50 to 100 eggs from your chickens in a season, you ain’t complainin’.
If a fella gets more than 100, well, he’s a prize-winning rooster, that’s for sure. But see, it ain’t just about the number. It’s about how them ribbies stack up against everyone else in your fantasy league. If everyone’s gettin’ 100 RBIs, and you got 90, well, you’re kinda like the runt of the litter.
Don’t Get Hung Up on Just RBIs Though
Now, some folks say RBIs ain’t the whole story. They say it depends on who’s battin’ before you. If you got a bunch of slowpokes in front of ya, you ain’t gonna get many chances to drive ’em in. It’s like tryin’ to plow a field with a mule that’s got one leg stuck in the mud, ain’t gonna get ya far.
They got all these other fancy stats too, like batting average and on-base percentage and all that jazz. They say you gotta look at the whole picture, not just the ribbies. But I say, a fella that can bring home the bacon, well, he’s worth his weight in gold, or maybe in chickens.
Finding Them RBI Guys in Fantasy Drafts
So, when you’re pickin’ your fantasy team, you gotta keep an eye out for them fellas that can drive in runs. You know, the ones that bat in the middle of the lineup, the cleanup hitters they call ’em. They get more chances to bring folks home, just like the farmer who’s got the biggest field gets to harvest the most crops.
But don’t go chasin’ ghosts, you hear? Sometimes a fella has a good year, knocks in a whole bunch of runs, and then the next year he’s back to bein’ a regular ol’ hen. You gotta look at how they’ve done before, see if they’re consistent. Like a good milk cow, you want one that gives you milk every day, not just once in a blue moon.
RBIs and Winning Games
And at the end of the day, ain’t that what it’s all about? Winnin’ games. These young fellas with their computers can crunch all the numbers they want, but RBIs, they help you win. You get more runs than the other fella, you win. It’s as simple as that.
Some Smart Folks Say…
I heard some fellas sayin’ that RBIs show how a fella helps the team win. It ain’t just about gettin’ on base, it’s about bringin’ your buddies home with ya. Like helpin’ your neighbor bring in the hay before the rain comes, it’s about workin’ together and gettin’ the job done.
Don’t Be Fooled by Fancy Stats
These days they got all sorts of new-fangled stats, like FIP and WAR, and lord knows what else. They say these stats can tell you if a pitcher is lucky or unlucky, or if a hitter is any good. But I say, give me a fella that can hit the ball hard and drive in runs, and I’ll be happy.
And they say that it’s harder to figure out pitchers than hitters, because pitching is more like guessin’ and hittin’ is more like knowin’. So maybe you should spend more time lookin’ at them hittin’ numbers, specially the ribbies, because them ribbies mean runs, and runs win games.
Conclusion
So, how many RBIs is enough in fantasy baseball? Well, it’s like askin’ how much rain is enough for your crops. You want a good amount, enough to keep things growin’, but not so much that it floods everything out. You want enough ribbies to keep your fantasy team winnin’, but don’t go chasin’ just ribbies and forget about the rest of the game.
Focus on gettin’ fellas that can hit the ball and get on base, and the ribbies will come. And if you get enough of them, well, you’ll be sittin’ pretty come the end of the season, like a rooster on a fence post, crowin’ loud and proud.
Remember, at the end of the day it’s all just a bit of fun, ain’t it? Just like a good old-fashioned barn dance, don’t take it too serious and enjoy the show.
