For The Few Jose Guillen Defenders Out There...

Most Giants fans understand that Jose Guillen is bad. But for those of you that still aren't buying it, take a look at this.

Since 1961, only eight non-pitchers have racked up the following numbers as a Giant in a single season:

• 100+ PA
• Fewer than four home runs (less than or equal to three)
• 25+ K
• Fewer than six walks (less than or equal to five)
• Batting average of less than .300

Here they are...

Rk	Player	Year	HR	SO	BB	BA	PA	G
1	Jose Guillen	2010	3	29	5	.274	135	40
2	Eli Whiteside	2009	2	30	4	.228	134	49
3	Ivan Ochoa	2008	0	28	4	.200	134	47
4	Shawon Dunston	2002	1	33	3	.231	153	72
5	Kim Batiste	1996	3	33	5	.208	136	54
6	Steve Scarsone	1993	2	32	4	.252	112	44
7	Brad Wellman	1985	0	33	4	.236	188	71
8	Hal Lanier	1964	2	44	5	.274	401	98

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Play Index Tool Used
Generated 10/3/2010.

So there it is...Jose Guillen's 2010 season among other infamously terrible Giants seasons in the last 50 years.

National Leaguers this year who met this criteria:

• Nick Stavinoha   
• Reed Johnson     
• Jose Guillen     
• Garret Anderson  
• Tony Abreu       

 Jose Guillen is in the same company as these other no-names/washed-up players.

And he plays horrible defense. What a terrible acquisition...