Ever since the Marlins acquired Dee Gordon in December, I’ve read one comment after another from the number crunchers complaining that the man who ranked 5^th in the National League in hits a season ago doesn’t walk enough.

What they don’t tell you, or what they clearly overlook, is this:

In 2014, Gordon saw a higher percentage of strikes (49.5) than any hitter in the National Leagues. In the majors, only Dustin Pedroia of the Red Sox saw a higher percentage of pitches in the zone (51.8).

Digging deeper, a check of the numbers available on Fangraphs.com tells us that Gordon swung at only 44.6 percent of the pitches he saw in 2014. Only 17 players in the NL swung less often.

And 66 percent of the pitches he saw a season ago were fastballs, the 5^th-highest rate in the majors, 4^th-highest in the NL.

This is the 15th installment in what will be a series of articles that will cover all 30 teams, going in alphabetical order.

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On this Pi Day, a look at a few ways the number 3.14 (or variations thereof) factors into Marlins franchise history:

Two qualifying Marlins have hit .314 in a single season: Gary Sheffield in 1996 and Luis Castillo in 2003

Two qualifying Marlins have posted a 3.14 ERA in a single season: Braden Looper in 2002 and Matt Lindstrom in 2008.

Two Marlins posted .314 on-base percentages during their time in Miami: Mike Jacobs and Omar Infante.

The Marlins’ all-time saves leader Robb Nen pitched 314 innings during his time with the club.

An All-Star during the Marlins’ inaugural season, Bryan Harvey faced 314 hitters during his time with the club at the conclusion of his big league career.

The only Marlins player born on 3/14 was Kevin Brown, who was named to the NL All-Star team in both of his seasons with the Fish (1996 and 1997), helping the…