[BostonCard]

thanks. I think the stats echo my observation that Parks is comfortable and effective setting the middles. 

I agree with paloalto and others that she has been less effective setting the OH’s and consequently we’ve seen a lot more rolls and tips than last year (we’ve also been blocked a bit more than last year but not by much).  I think Rubin has been effective at it and opposing defenses have had to respect her ability to take an effective swing at a poor set, but the other three pin hitters less so which is why Kurt and Harvey are hitting less effectively than last year.

Thanks everyone for the high quality discussion. I always learn a lot reading this thread.

BC

[BostonCard]

thanks. I think the stats echo my observation that Parks is comfortable and effective setting the middles. 

I agree with paloalto and others that she has been less effective setting the OH’s and consequently we’ve seen a lot more rolls and tips than last year (we’ve also been blocked a bit more than last year but not by much).  I think Rubin has been effective at it and opposing defenses have had to respect her ability to take an effective swing at a poor set, but the other three pin hitters less so which is why Kurt and Harvey are hitting less effectively than last year.

Thanks everyone for the high quality discussion. I always learn a lot reading this thread.

BC