Best MLB hitter in 2006 so far is?

[torridjoe 48]

Well, OK, it's pretty obvious--Pujols. But who's right behind him?

 

Would you believe Jason Giambi?

 

8 HR

24 RBI

.330 AVG

.545 OBP

.800 SLG

23 BB

 

that's 1 HR every 7 AB.

 

[Thin Spirit 0]

Uh...

 

Would you believe Vernon Wells?

 

9 HR

27 RBI

.400 AVG

.443 OBP

.767 SLG

3 SB

[torridjoe 48]

Uh...

 

Would you believe Vernon Wells?

 

9 HR

27 RBI

.400 AVG

.443 OBP

.767 SLG

3 SB

 

great, but clearly not as good. He's got 50 more AB than Giambi.

[jerryskids 6,576]

Well, OK, it's pretty obvious--Pujols. But who's right behind him?

 

Would you believe Jason Giambi?

 

8 HR

24 RBI

.330 AVG

.545 OBP

.800 SLG

23 BB

 

that's 1 HR every 7 AB.

 

That is pretty dern impressive. Didn't realize he was doing so well. Perhaps there is hope for MLB after steroids?

[Cdub100 3,845]

Chris Shelton

 

HTH

[mighty_thor 115]

Well, OK, it's pretty obvious--Pujols. But who's right behind him?

 

Would you believe Jason Giambi?

 

8 HR

24 RBI

.330 AVG

.545 OBP

.800 SLG

23 BB

 

that's 1 HR every 7 AB.

 

homeruns are overrated

[doughboys_2002 11]

great, but clearly not as good. He's got 50 more AB than Giambi.

 

Which makes the BA all that more impressive

[Thin Spirit 0]

Which makes the BA all that more impressive

 

Don't try and argue that, obviously Giambi is clearly better.

[doughboys_2002 11]

Don't try and argue that, obviously Giambi is clearly better.

 

Sure, but Wells never needed steriods....hmmmmm, and there number aren't extrmely different. What about I think it was Mench hitting his 7th straight home run in as many games!

[swirvenirvin 25]

Chris Shelton

 

HTH

[torridjoe 48]

Sure, but Wells never needed steriods....hmmmmm, and there number aren't extrmely different. What about I think it was Mench hitting his 7th straight home run in as many games!

 

They're totally different. Giambi is getting on base 100 points better, and slugging 40 points better. I don't get the steroid comment at all--surely you don't think he's STILL juicing.

 

HR's are indeed overrated...but OBP isn't, and he leads the league in OBP. What's definitely overrated is BA.

[doughboys_2002 11]

They're totally different. Giambi is getting on base 100 points better, and slugging 40 points better. I don't get the steroid comment at all--surely you don't think he's STILL juicing.

 

HR's are indeed overrated...but OBP isn't, and he leads the league in OBP. What's definitely overrated is BA.

 

Yes I know, but dammit he is a Yankee!!!

 

sorry the sox run deep in me....so fine Giambi is playing better...DAMN YOU ARE YOU HAPPY NOW!!!!!

[Thin Spirit 0]

What's definitely overrated is BA.

 

 

You have now lost all credibility in this thread.

[Guest tiki_gods]

They're totally different. Giambi is getting on base 100 points better, and slugging 40 points better. I don't get the steroid comment at all--surely you don't think he's STILL juicing.

 

HR's are indeed overrated...but OBP isn't, and he leads the league in OBP. What's definitely overrated is BA.

 

torrid is right. BA is overrated. OBP or OPS is the way to go.

 

Giambi>Wells

[BuckeyeMiniMe 0]

Brandon Phillips/Cin 2B

 

 

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG

 

17 62 10 22 6 0 3 22 37 1 8 3 0 .359 .597 .355

 

22 RBI in 17 games!

 

[doughboys_2002 11]

Brandon Phillips/Cin 2B

 

 

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG

 

17 62 10 22 6 0 3 22 37 1 8 3 0 .359 .597 .355

 

22 RBI in 17 games!

 

I would vote for him because of his last name!

[Guest Mr.T]

 

You have now lost all credibility in this thread.

 

How so? Gimmie somebody who bats at a .280 pace but has a .400 OBP over a guy who bats .300 and has a .320 OBP.

[remote controller 143]

This thread begins and ends with Albert! That is all!!!

[redtodd 7]

Let's see how he is doing in August.

[bigtuna 0]

Thats cause he is on steroids, goof

[mighty_thor 115]

They're totally different. Giambi is getting on base 100 points better, and slugging 40 points better. I don't get the steroid comment at all--surely you don't think he's STILL juicing.

 

HR's are indeed overrated...but OBP isn't, and he leads the league in OBP. What's definitely overrated is BA.

 

Since a players batting average accounts for 75%-80% of the obp, you cannot say that an obp is significantly more relevant than a players average.

[DanXIII 8]

Jonny Gomes FTW!

 

G - 24

AB - 79

Runs - 22

Hits - 25

HR - 11

RBI - 23

BB - 21

Avg - .316

OBP - .461

OPS - 1.220

 

AL MVP

 

at least for April

 

[Guest tiki_gods]

and to think the Devil Rays had him buried in AAA ball....like Dukes, Upton, and Delmon Young. Fuggin' most mismanaged team in baseball.

[hoytdwow 202]

Giambi is a cheater. HTH

[posty 2,613]

Thought for sure that torrid would have said Jeff Weaver...

[torridjoe 48]

Since a players batting average accounts for 75%-80% of the obp, you cannot say that an obp is significantly more relevant than a players average.

 

actually, that's exactly WHY it's more relevant. BA only accounts for 75-80% of OBP, whereas OBP accounts for 100% of OBP. See how it's better?

[Mile High Drunk 13]

actually, that's exactly WHY it's more relevant. BA only accounts for 75-80% of OBP, whereas OBP accounts for 100% of OBP. See how it's better?

[mighty_thor 115]

actually, that's exactly WHY it's more relevant. BA only accounts for 75-80% of OBP, whereas OBP accounts for 100% of OBP. See how it's better?

 

You missed the word significantly. My point is you can't say batting average is overrated then say obp is underrated because batting average is what makes up 75-80% of obp. See how that's impossible?

Batting average is a good measurement of a batters hitting. On base percentage is a little better measurement of a batters hitting.