If a player bats .298 with 20 hr, 70 RBIS and is a corner player, would you pass him up for someone who hits?

Question

25 HR but only bats .260 with 80 RBIS and 175 strike outs.

Answer 1

no because he can probably improve.

Answer 2

I would add speed is also a factor..

175 strike outs and only four double plays is better than 90 strike outs and 20 rally-killing DPs..

The ten extra RBI's may mean the difference in two or three wins, and for some teams, the difference between post season and not..

But.. way too many variables..

25 homers and 20 doubles and no triples compared to 20 homers 35 doubles and ten triples, it's a no brainer..

Also.. are you talking real world GM decision, or fantasy league.. If it's fantasy, most leagues don't count batter strike outs.. and 25 homers and 80 RBIs is obviously better than 20 and 70.. batting average would take a hit, but you might be able to compensate with other players..

Answer 3

I'll take a guy hitting around .300 with 20 HR's all day. It's only 10 more RBI's and 5 more HR's.

As a coach, I would rather not have a guy who strikes out a lot. The only way I would want that kind of player, is if he can hit 50 HR's. Ryan Howard for example...strikes out a TON, but he can hit 60 HR's.

If you are asking which I would prefer, I would go with the better hitter (.298)

Answer 4

There are too many variables to what you have shown. As another person said, what about defense. I would also ask where did they bat in the batting order. If the .298/20/70 player was a lead-off or second hitter, I'd probably want them; their on base average would probably be better.

The 175 strikeouts alarm me to a point; it depends on how long they have been playing in the Majors. If they were a first or second year player (think Curtis Granderson) that would be in their favor. If the 175 K's were from a veteran I probably would not want them as there are so many other players that can hit like that without all the strikeouts.

If you are looking at real players, let us know as it would give us the ability for a better assessment.

Answer 5

I would actually probably take the first on ewith .298 because a lot of times a player with a better average will be a lot more helpful to the team then a guy with more hr because a lot of times its how many times someone can get on base can be better then a guy that hits 5 more hr with 10 more RBIs.

Answer 6

No, I would keep the first guy, and not the guy with the strikeouts. 20 HR and 75 RBI is not great production for a corner player, but it is certainly better than the second guy. 20 HR and 75 RBI is pretty average for today's players, but if the guy is a good defensive player, and there are good hitters on the team, he'd be a great asset.

Answer 7

Yes, look at the Twins and Nick Punto. He didn't put up numbers like that but he played a very strong defensive third base. He also played the game the right way. Hard until the final out. Rarely did he ever slowly jog down the line on a ground out (MANNY).

Answer 8

On the surface, I'd probably vote for the .298 hitter.

However, this can't really be answered intelligently without further context.
Are you asking for Fantasy purposes?
If so, what is the league format?
What are your other needs?
What are those other variables everyone else mentioned?

Sorry, but there are so many factors a good answer can't really be given.

Answer 9

I would take the .298 hitter. His high batting average says that wherever he hits in the batting order, he is getting on base for the hitters behind him.

Answer 10

i agree with the Defense question. and also who you already have on the corner on your team. BUT who said .298 20 70 isnt hitting?

Answer 11

The first option is better. That sounds like dodgers 3rd baseman wilson betemit kindoff. if u hit 300 thats already good. 20 homers is good. and 70 rbi's is solid.