I believe the answer is Bill Hall from Milwaukee, what do you think?
2007-01-30 16:29:57 · 26 answers · asked by Mr. Hole In One 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Most underrated? There are numerous good choices here, but my pick would be Jason Bay of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The man has won a Rookie of the Year (in 2004), played in two All-Star games (2005, and 2006 as a starter), and yet, gets no pub because he is on a perennial losing team. Here's some more food for thought:
Vernon Wells is one of the best players no one has ever heard of.
Morgan Ensberg is constantly left out of talks on who the best 3B is in baseball.
Bill Hall is pretty damn good, considering he can help you at 3B, SS, 2B, 1B, CF, and RF. He is the National League's answer to Chone Figgins.
Justin Morneau won an MVP (that he clearly deserved, by the way), yet is still overlooked because he doesn't play for New York or Boston.
Rich Harden of the Oakland A's is a good pitcher, even deemed more talented than Oakland's "Big Three" (Hudson, Mulder, Zito). All he needs to do is stay healthy.
Ichiro Suzuki is often overlooked, too. So what if he doesn't want to hit home runs? I'll take six straight .300 BA, 200 H, 20+ SB, Gold Glove seasons over a lack of power anyday!
Ryan Howard or the Phillies didn't make the playoffs, so that makes him a lesser candidate for MVP? Without Howard, the Phillies are no better than the Nationals. And God bless the baseball writers on recognizing him with said MVP award!
Just one more thing: give the Kiddie Korps (Prince Fielder, Rickie Weekes, J.J. Hardy, Tony Gwynn, Ben Sheets, Chris Capuano, etc.) some time, and they will make believers out of all of you!
2007-01-31 06:37:58 · answer #1 · answered by Snoop 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pitcher: John Lackey of the Angels he's been in the top 3 in K's and top 5 in ERA in the AL these past 2 seasons.
Batter: Travis Hafner of the Indians for the offensive numbers he puts up he should get more recognition. BA .308, 42 HR, 117 RBI, 100 runs.
2007-01-31 04:31:58 · answer #2 · answered by ocab18 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bill Balls from Cherokee, younger brother of Bill Hall from Milwaukee
2007-01-30 18:03:37 · answer #3 · answered by Space Cadet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Michael Young, shortstop of the Texas Rangers. He's had 5 seasons of over 200 hits, won the AL battting title in 2005, and was the All-Star MVP last season, but wasn't even close in getting enough votes to start. He also had over 50 doubles last season. Also an awesome defensive player.
2007-01-30 21:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by gone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
around a million: Underrated Curtis Granderson v. Placido Polanco--Polanco Justin Morneau v. Adrian Gonzalez--Morneau Nate McLouth v. Matt Cain--Cain(even tho i admire McLouth tho) Brandon Phillips v. Yadier Molina--Phillips, very underrated around a million: overvalued Barry Zito v. Jason Varitek--Zito(ppl finally learn how to hit his slow curve, the same slow curve that baffled hitters while Zito first entered the league...Barry, in the majors, you prefer a fastball that clocks atleast 80 5) Derek Jeter v. Vladimir Guererro--Jeter, i dont think of Vlad is overvalued Dontrell Willis v. Robinson Cano---Willis, i dont htink Cano is overvalued. yet WIllis have had 2 sturdy seasons while he entered the league, yet 0 for the reason that. Andruw Jones v. Carlos Delgado-Jones. Idk what got here about to him. He was once smaller and quicker. NOw he can't even hit above hte mendoza line.
2016-10-16 08:38:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joe Crede is the best fielding 3rd baseman in the league but hardly gets any notice. He is a very good offensive player too. Michael Young is another good choice for most underrated player.
2007-01-31 06:58:48 · answer #6 · answered by jaytee556 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mike Lowell, the third baseman for the Red Sox. Great player in the field and a clutch hitter. Most underrated by far.
Chow!!
2007-01-31 04:37:51 · answer #7 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mike Cuddyer-Twins
102-24-109 .284 6 SB
2007-01-31 05:06:37 · answer #8 · answered by ccadwell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Davis Eckstein, shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals. He is the catalyst of their lineup and puts other guys like Pujols, Rolen, etc. in positon to get RBI's. He consistently hits over .300, steals bases, and plays good defense. He is just a very fundamentally sound player who doesn't get credit because he won't be hitting 50 homers anytime soon.
2007-01-30 16:44:23 · answer #9 · answered by highpriest12321 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ryan Freel of the Cincinnati Reds might be a good candidate. He is cut from the same mold as Pete Rose and has many tools in his arsenal with which to beat you. Trouble is, he's already 30 years old, and with his all out style of play, I doubt his body will hold up that long.
2007-01-30 16:36:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋