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Why does a 1.350 OPS ahead in the count against a .450 OPS behind in the count indicate future stardom? Taking a look at the numbers, when Tuiasosopo is behind in the count, he hits hard when he gets his bat on a pitch, notching 4 doubles and a homer out of 9 hits, but it costs him. Matt strikes out more than 50% of the time when the pitcher gets ahead. Those things make him look like a mistake hitter to me, and suggest an Eric Karros type offensive career to me. Or maybe an Adrian Beltre one in Safeco...and without the sterling defense and with a few more strikeouts. So, again, why the hooplah for Matt Tuiasosopo (other than that he's a local)?