Josh Reddick has said he opted out of the Houston Astros’ trash can banging scheme in 2017, and he has his reasons why.
Reddick said Monday his decision to not employ the system had more to do with the fact that he found it distracting than anything else, adding that he didn’t deserve any credit for refusing to use it.
Josh Reddick was asked why he didn't use the traschan banging system: "It was just something I couldn't do. It was something I couldn't focus on anyway. this game is hard enough as it is without focusing on outside stuff like that."
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 17, 2020
Josh Reddick also: “I’m not trying to individualize myself among these guys because we all could have stepped up and done something about it.”
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 17, 2020
According to data compiled by Astros fan Tony Adams, bangs were heard on 28 of the 725 pitches charted in the 2017 season. That is a significantly lower number than most of his teammates. Bangs were audible during his plate appearances into late September, however, calling into question just how much Reddick was out of the system.
We do know that Reddick wasn’t the only Astro who said he didn’t use the system.
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