2007-09-21 04:53:15 · 19 answers · asked by Steve 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
I think he is. Maybe he should be in the run for the MVP.... He has a great batting average and well....he is just really on his game.
2007-09-21 13:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by Dylsierra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he's one of the best. The best? No. If you were starting out a team from scratch and you had to pick from Posada, Victor Martinez or Joe Mauer...I think Posada would be the last choice of the 3, which isn't a put down with the ability of the other tow. Posada is having a CAREER YEAR. Look at V. Martinez-he puts up the same numbers every year. He's getting better behind the plate too-throwing out 31% of the runners trying to steal. Mauer is a hitting machine, lacks the power of Posada or Martinez, but that may come in time. His injuries are a concern, but he hits great. take Posada though, I will takeVictor Martinez on my team anyday. One firey, tough player with alot of skill and leadership presence.
2007-09-21 18:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by Shawn G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the American League - yes. He's 36, so I doubt he'll be the best for much longer, but he is right now. Because Joe Torre had an inflated opinion of Joe Girardi, Posada does have a lot fewer games caught than other top catchers in baseball history, so it will be interesting to see if he ages a little better.
2007-09-21 12:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah i believe Jorge Posada is the best catcher this season no doubt. He's hitting for average, always had power, and is a above average rbi force. He's also equal at both sides of the plate which is rare (usually switch hitters are better on one side of the plate than the other). Oh to the 1st guy, Jorge Posada has been phenomenal behind the plate this year. So check your stats next time before you answer.
2007-09-21 14:33:34 · answer #4 · answered by FCS 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What a great year Posada is having 335-20-85 but you would also have to throw Victor Martinez 302-24-106 in the mix as well in the AL.
2007-09-21 12:16:43 · answer #5 · answered by Frizzer 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well posada is a great catcher, and i do believe he will become one of the greatest but there are several of t other near his level so no......he isnt the best catcher in the league, at least not yet
2007-09-21 12:04:30 · answer #6 · answered by besthitter2001 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes and ballzy a fluke year lat year he had the same numbers hes just great catcher he has average over 330 and has over 15 hr and 85 RBI and not to mention hes 36 YEARS OLD he has catched over 100 games for the Yankees the guy is amazing
2007-09-22 00:33:28 · answer #7 · answered by Janet ♥(YFFL) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is Ivan Rodriguez (Pudge Rodriguez) who has placed third in running down guys and has a average of over .300 and played catcher for 16 years (not including little league in Puerto Rico)
who's autograph cost one of the heights in the MLB who will be a hall of famer and who has a gun for a arm
2007-09-21 22:29:10 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Way!!!!! Pudge Rodriguez is far better. 15 time All Star...12 Gold Gloves.....302 Lifetime Batting Avg.....288 Home Runs.....502 Doubles....3rd or 4th all-time in games played by a catcher....1999 MVP.......2003 NLCS MVP....also I believe highest all-time highest % of picking off runners....over 40% i think!!!
2007-09-22 06:19:43 · answer #9 · answered by Mike M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no... Posada passed his prime. Players like Russell Martin & Victor Martinez outshine him this season. Posada is still a great player, don't get me wrong, but he isn't the best catcher in the league.
2007-09-21 11:59:51 · answer #10 · answered by Thomas 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
He is one of the best catchers in baseball and has been for most of his career. Unfortunately he will be a vastly underrated player once his career comes to an end. Mainly because he has been overshadowed by his super star teammates.
2007-09-21 13:46:01 · answer #11 · answered by The Mick 7 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋