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The downside is that you’d lose the preseason hype and the fun of having something to argue about before the games start. 😂😂

Just a Google search since I said I have been wrong before. Not disputing your stats, but I thought he had a good year. Jeremy Peña's 2026 performance as a leadoff batter has been excellent, serving as a highly effective spark plug at the top of the lineup for the Houston Astros. [1] Peña's 2026 Splits as a Leadoff Batter When manager Joe Espada penciled Peña into the #1 spot in the batting order, the shortstop responded with high-level production. In 93 games batting first this season, his leadoff-specific metrics include: [1, 2] Batting Average: .270 Hits: 103 Home Runs: 17 (including multiple leadoff homers) RBIs: 44 Runs Scored: 68 [1, 2] (Note: Overall across all lineup spots in 2026, Peña hit .276 with 22 home runs, 81 runs, and an .802 OPS). [1] How He Compares to Other Leadoff Batters Peña brings a unique blend of power, contact, and improved plate discipline that places him among the upper tier of major league leadoff hitters. Elite Power for a Leadoff Hitter: Hitting 17 home runs purely from the leadoff spot puts him among the more dangerous power threats at the top of a lineup in MLB. His total of 22 home runs on the year matches his career high. [1, 2] Advanced Metric Growth: According to FanGraphs, Peña's metrics have surged over the 2025 and 2026 seasons. He has dramatically improved his ability to hit fastballs, dropping his strikeout rate against four-seamers and elevating his line-drive rate to 35.7%. This approach allows him to consistently set the table for power hitters like Yordan Alvarez trailing behind him. [1, 2, 3] Consistency: He has maintained a highly stable batting average (.270 as a leadoff man, .276 overall), making him a more reliable tone-setter than high-strikeout, low-average modern leadoff profiles. [1, 2] While pure speed-and-on-base leadoff archetypes might draw more walks, Peña’s ability to punish fastballs, hit for power, and limit empty swings has made his 2026 leadoff campaign an unqualified success for Houston

This was a post by Shipwreckedcrew from X that made some great points. There are a few things that stood out that I bolded, the truck rang a bell..... Republican or Democrat, we can't hold the Government responsible for our own bad decisions. A person buying an 80K truck at 6% interest will pay 98K over the 84 months with a $1168 monthly note, then likely trade it in or get another truck once paid off. Ironic that this same person would probably complain about gas prices, when he could of purchased a 45K truck and put the other 45K in a savings account. Thoughts? The problem is there is nothing "wrong" with the "economy." Economic growth is rising and unemployment is falling. Prices remaining high because of PAST INFLATION isn't an "economy" thing. Home prices being high because of a shortage of affordable inventory for first or second time homebuyers isn't an "economy" thing. Buyers taking out car loans for 84 months at 15% interest rates, and being upside down in their equity for 36-48 months isn't an "economy" thing. Having a large portion of the college educated workforce emerge from academia with worthless degrees that employers place no value in for hiring purposes isn't an "economy" thing. Trump and the GOP are going to pay the price for an "economy" when the problems are not a feature of the "economy." They are a product of choices made by voters in their own lives. Gas prices have been expensive before. Interest rates have been high before. But I've never seen so many $60,000 pickup trucks and $85,000 SUVs being driven down the road ever in my life.

I Agree! Our offense isn't setup for a QB like Lane that doesn't have the speed to scramble. Collins is somewhat faster it seems but look at the last two previous QB's we had and they were extremely fast. I support the Coaches and they will figure it all out. Gestring coming back will definitely be a huge part of the running game for us as well.

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So you voted for the team in the same ISD that pays you. I thought you would, I had your boss on speed dial just in case you didn't. 😁

I would have to totally disagree! The biggest issue we have is the Helicopter Parents and Admin! The parents are the biggest issue in most cases. They want to call the shots and complain about everything. I have heard of parents complaining about SAC Camps because their Little timmy is in another sport, not attending lifts because once again they are in a different sport. Attendance of summer workouts, SAC camps, summer lifts should earn playing time. (That is if you are good enough). There are numerous players that feel they don't need to attend and find a way to still play. Another Trivia question? How do we not have one single Team Captain on our Offense? Quite Embarrasing! Is this on the Coaches??? Maybe to an extent but I can assure you the Coaches don't have the say they use too. I have been around this program for years and one thing is certain. Newman lead his program with or without your support and I can't ever remember parents wanting to come and dictate how he should run his program. You may not have liked him but rest assure everyone respected him including our admin. Kids are just simply soft and this falls on the parents! Our program is perfect for handing out Participation trophies and it definitely shows!!!! Rant Over

It would not be a debate, it would be your opinion..... It is obvious to me you didn't think out your comment or you realize there are none or very little differences.

Call me old school but I never like having my lead off hitter having the worst walk to strikeout ratio. In 447 AB's, he has walked just 24 times while striking out 116 times which is 3rd most on the team. Of all the everyday guys his strikeout ratio is the worst. To me, the lead off guy shouldn't lead in that category. With that said, we have no other choice to put at leadoff. Sadly, Pena is the best choice for that spot.

Vote for em in the poll, stand on it.

Go Brook!

If the Astros can continue this hitting, the pitching can be mediocre. Spence batting in bottom of the order has given a huge spark to the rest of the hitters. For me, the way Peña goes with his hitting is a telltale sign. I’ve been wrong before.

i was hoping ktz could go b2b playoff appearances but it doesnt look to be the case this year. ktz has to go to the portal somehow!

Not up for debate and pointless for someone who defends all things Trump. Keep winning!

Jack Smith is being questioned by Congress...... [Hidden Content]

So only policies - what MAGA policy differs from old Republicans......No links please, just your opinion?

Pathological liar? Explain!

Tarkington at Coldspring

well he was once a Democrat, but at least he does know the difference between a male and female. What politician doesn’t lie or tell half truths?? he ll be gone in a couple of years.

Doubtful. In my opinion the 8 years of Obama caused/brought about the MAGA years

For college football, I have always been a big proponent for no rankings until at least Week 4. When rankings are what puts you in the playoffs (unlike high school) then no team should have a "head start" at beginning of season. I never have issue with preseason rankings in high school because they have zero bearing on the season.

1. North Shore 2 barbers hill 3. Lufkin 4. Huntsville 5. C.E. King 6. Crosby 7. Summer Creek 8. Galveston Ball 9. Goose Creek Memorial 10. West Brook 11. Nederland 12. Dayton 13. Texas City 14. Montgomery 15. Kingwood West Fork 16. Splendora 17. Bridge City 18. Liberty 19. Huffman ! 20. Shepherd 21. Orangefield 22. Kirbyville 23. Tarkington 24. Sabine Pass 25. Evadale

1. North Shore 2. Barbers Hill 3. Lufkin 4. Montgomery Lake Creek 5. C.E. King 6. Crosby 7. Summer Creek 8. Beaumont United 9. Goose Creek Memorial 10. Port Arthur Memorial 11. Nederland 12. Dayton 13. Texas City 14. Montgomery 15. Porter 16. Splendora 17. Bridge City 18. Livingston 19. Little Cypress-Mauriceville 20. Shepherd 21. Orangefield 22. Anahuac 23. Coldspring-Oakhurst 24. Colmesneil 25. Deweyville

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