Lack Of Homework By Ken Singleton

I will just state the facts or the lack thereof presented by Yes Network commentator Ken Singleton in the top of the first inning of last night’s New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox game.

David Ortiz, not exactly an obscure player was at bat. Singleton told us that after a good series vs the Yankees last weekend, the Red Sox went on the road and Ortiz went 0 for 21.

I thought the Red Sox played 3 games on in Chicago (vs the White Sox) before this series vs the Yankees, so I doubted Ortiz had 21 official at bats, even if it was 4 games in the windy City.

In doing the research, I found Ortiz after going 0 for 3 in the first game had a 2 for 4 and 2 for 5 game. Some 0 for 21 slump! Where are the researchers? Most of all, Singleton should care enough to check the notes if he is using them.

It is not a back breaking task to check the facts you are going to use in the broadcast and Singleton should be held accountable.

However I should write 100 times that the ship has sailed regarding standards and craft in most broadcasting, especially sports.