who in baseball is like this?
2006-08-25 03:30:09 · 10 answers · asked by Naty:Co-Emperor Has Returned 6 in Sports ➔ Baseball
A five tool player is one who possess talent in the following five areas at an exceptional level. Hitting for average, hitting for power, speed, arm strength, fielding.
An old school example would be Willie Mays....or Ken Griffey Jr. in his prime. The best example among today's players was Bobby abreu....but his power slump this year calls in question that fifth tool.
2006-08-25 03:42:29 · answer #1 · answered by steve f 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Barry Bonds is no longer a 5 tool player, as he cannot run well, which takes away from fielding as well. Currently, the top 5 tool players in the big leagues are:
Carlos Beltran
Alfonso Soriano (borderline with fielding)
Derek Jeter (power is down, but still considered)
Alex Rodriguez
Vernon Wells
Torri Hunter
Vlad Guererro
Ichiro (he could hit for power if he chose to)
Albert Pujols (very close...not quite 5 tool speed, but close)
Miguel Tejada
2006-08-25 11:31:37 · answer #2 · answered by brianwerner1313 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 5 tool player is someone like Carlos Beltran. Beltran hits a lot of HR's, has a decent average, steals bases, plays great in the field and runs the bases. Its basically someone that can be above average in all aspects of the game.
Guys like Pujols, Howard and Ortiz are like 4 tool players because they cant run.
2006-08-25 12:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by J-Far 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The five tools are:
1 - Hitting for average
2 - Hitting for power
3 - Running speed
4 - Arm strength
5 - Fielding ability
Some current five-toolers:
Barry Bonds
Ken Griffey Jr.
Alex Rodriguez
Andruw Jones
Vladimir Guerrero
2006-08-25 10:40:02 · answer #4 · answered by DidacticRogue 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Carlos Beltran! He can hit for average, hit for power, can cover the field, can throw you out, and can steal bases. Hence a five tool player
2006-08-25 13:45:02 · answer #5 · answered by Ask the Chef 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A five-tool player is someone who can/has: hit for average, hit for power, running speed, arm strength and fielding ability. Some players that come to mind...Pujols, Soriano, Griffey Jr.[still], Vlad etc.
2006-08-25 11:47:55 · answer #6 · answered by scrawndogg25 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A player who:
1. Hits for a high Average
2. Hits for Power
3. Steals bases
4. Throws well
5. Fields well
Alex Rodriguez
2006-08-25 10:44:42 · answer #7 · answered by James W 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think alfonso soriano and carlos beltran are 5 tool players
2006-08-25 10:40:00 · answer #8 · answered by i_go_to_community_college 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
is a good hitterand fielder can catch and throw and must have speed
2006-08-25 13:58:02 · answer #9 · answered by lukemiester 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hit, hit for power, run, throw and catch ala Willie Mays
2006-08-25 11:25:16 · answer #10 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋