Ever since the topic of steroids has become prevalent in baseball today, I've looked at many of the players around the league with an air of suspicion. One of those players that has seemingly slipped under the radar is Brett Boone...but come to think of it, he may be as likely a candidate to be on 'roids as any other. Lets take a look at the "evidence":
1.) Prior to Boone's arrival in Seattle, his career highs in home runs and RBIs were 24 and 95 respectivly, both in 1998. His second best totals were 20 HRs (in 1998) and 74 RBIs (in 2000).
2.) The season before Boone came to Seattle, he had 19 HRs and 74 RBIs in 127 games. In a full season, that would put him around his career highs, probably in the 25 HR and 100 RBI range. Good numbers, yes, but not spectacular. I havent been able to track down why he was only in about 130 games, but I'd assume that it was most likely an injury rather than a platoon situation. Correct me if I'm wrong.
3.) The first season with his new club, the Mariners, he manages to hit 37 HR and drive in 141 RBIs. Seems like quite a large jump from a guy who diddint even play a full season a year ago, right?
4.) Last year, a year in which the MLB was starting to come under serious fire because of steriods, Boone's numbers drop to 24 HRs and 83 RBIs. That very same season, Brett Boone has minor hip injuries. Coincidentally, when players get off 'roids, they tend to get hurt.
5.) Boone was never known for his power stroke, nor his size, but since his early days in the MLB (and especially since his time with the M's) he has grown a tad larger. While now he's listed at 5'10 and 190 Lbs, those estimates are usually quite conservative.
Yes, I know, it's all circumstantial evidence, and probably a long shot, but it's a theory thats been brewing in my head for some time. Thoughts?
1.) Prior to Boone's arrival in Seattle, his career highs in home runs and RBIs were 24 and 95 respectivly, both in 1998. His second best totals were 20 HRs (in 1998) and 74 RBIs (in 2000).
2.) The season before Boone came to Seattle, he had 19 HRs and 74 RBIs in 127 games. In a full season, that would put him around his career highs, probably in the 25 HR and 100 RBI range. Good numbers, yes, but not spectacular. I havent been able to track down why he was only in about 130 games, but I'd assume that it was most likely an injury rather than a platoon situation. Correct me if I'm wrong.
3.) The first season with his new club, the Mariners, he manages to hit 37 HR and drive in 141 RBIs. Seems like quite a large jump from a guy who diddint even play a full season a year ago, right?
4.) Last year, a year in which the MLB was starting to come under serious fire because of steriods, Boone's numbers drop to 24 HRs and 83 RBIs. That very same season, Brett Boone has minor hip injuries. Coincidentally, when players get off 'roids, they tend to get hurt.
5.) Boone was never known for his power stroke, nor his size, but since his early days in the MLB (and especially since his time with the M's) he has grown a tad larger. While now he's listed at 5'10 and 190 Lbs, those estimates are usually quite conservative.
Yes, I know, it's all circumstantial evidence, and probably a long shot, but it's a theory thats been brewing in my head for some time. Thoughts?
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