Ron Darling just said that you don't need to get a hit to break out of a batting slump and that you can do it with a walk or a hard hit "out". I think Darling is generally pretty good and this is not really a big deal but I gotta call b.s. on this one.
I have never heard a batter say he broke out of a slump with a walk or a line out (or a hit by pitch or being at the plate during a balk or whatever). Look, I didn't play professional ball or anything but you do need at least a couple hits to break out of a slump. Right?
How would Darling know anyway? He was a pitcher and like all pitchers was likely in a career hitting slump. I think he was just "talking to talk".
It would have been classic if Buck Martinez who I think is pretty good* would have called him out on this. Chip Caray couldn't have done it because it would have never occurred to him.
*I know he talks funny but so what?
(The umpires just blew another one on Belliard's steal of second when he was out; though admittedly a close play. Mr. Umpire, watch these plays closely. Ok?)
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