OC's Top MLB Hitters

• Ironman92

  

  Here are the results. Thanks to those who played.
  
  1. Adrian Gonzalez (67)
  2. Albert Pujols (60)
  3. Miguel Cabrera (56)
  4. Jose Bautista (36)
  5. Joey Votto (28.5)
  6. Ryan Braun (23)
  7. Robinson Cano (20.5)
  8.7. Matt Kemp (17)
  9. Joe Mauer (15.5)
  10. Josh Hamilton (14)
  
  11.Jose Reyes (11)
  12. Prince Fielder (10.5)
  13. Starlin Castro (8.5)
  14. Paul Konerko (7.5)
  15. Hunter Pence (7)
  T-16 Carlos Gonzalez (6.5)
  T-16 Michael Young (6.5)
  T-18. Jacoby Ellsbury (5.5)
  T-18 Troy Tulowitzki (5.5)
  20. David Ortiz (5)
  
  21. Curtis Granderson (3)
  T-22 Victor Martinez (2)
  T-22 Andre Ethier (2)
  T-24 Ichiro (1.5)
  T-24 Matt Holliday (1.5)
  26. Mark Teixeira (1)
  T-27 Adam Jones (.5)
  T-27 Justin Upton (.5)
  T-27 Justin Morneau (.5)
  T-27 Lance Berkman (.5)
  T-27 Nelson Cruz (.5)
  T-27 Gaby Sanchez (.5)
  T-27 Brian McCann (.5)
  T-27 Kevin Youklis (.5)
  T-27 Carlos Quentin (.5)
  T-27 Jay Bruce (.5)
• Ironman92

  

  Here are the results from 2010
  
  1. Albert Pujols (154)
  2. Joe Mauer (126)
  3. Miguel Cabrera (89)
  4. Ichiro (84)
  5. Justin Morneau (44.5)
  6. Hanley Ramirez (40.5)
  7. Evan Longoria (40)
  8. Alex Rodriguez (35.5)
  9.. Chase Utley (34)
  10. Robinson Cano (32.5)
  
  11. Ryan Braun (25.5)
  12. Derek Jeter (16.5)
  13. Vlad (10)
  14. Kevin Youklis (9.5)
  15. Andre Ethier (7.5)
  T-16 Joey Votto (4.5)
  T-16 Carl Crawford (4.5)
  18.Kendry Morales (4)
  T-19 Manny Ramirez (2)
  T-19 Shin Soo Choo (2)
  T-19 David Wright (2)
  
  T-22 Michael Young (.5)
  T-22 Dustin Pedroia (.5)
  T-22 Matt Kemp (.5)
  T-22 Placido Polanco (.5)
  T-22 Mark Teixeira (.5)
  T-22 Lance Berkman (.5)
• Ironman92

  

  Here are results from 2009....back on the huddle
  
  After 22 rankings of various posters here are the results:
  
  #1 Albert Pujols 260 pts (21 first place votes, 1 3rd place)
  
  #2 Manny 151 pts (19 ballots)
  
  #3 Arod 141 pts (20 ballots)
  
  #4 Ichiro 120 pts (19 ballots)
  
  #5 Joe Mauer 115 pts (17 ballots)
  
  #6 Justin Morneau 89 1/2 pts (20 ballots)
  
  #7 Hanley Ramirez 59 pts (18 ballots)
  
  #8 Evan Longoria 57 1/2 pts (15 ballots)
  
  #9 Miguel Cabrera 47 pts (14 ballots)
  
  #10 Kevin Youklis 44 1/2 pts (14 ballots.......1 top 5 a #1)
  
  #11 Chase Utley 28 pts (10 ballots)
  
  #12 Ryan Braun 22 1/2 pts (8 ballots)
  
  #12 David Wright 22 1/2 pts (8 ballots)
  
  #14 Vlad Guerrero 16 pts (3 ballots)
  
  #15 Mark Teixeira 15 pts (6 ballots)
  
  #16 Raul Ibanez 14 1/2 pts (4 ballots, 1 #2)
  
  #17 Lance Berkman 13 pts (2 ballots)
  
  #18 Jason Bay 11 pts (2 ballots, 1 #2)
  
  #19 Jeter 10 1/2 pts (4 ballots)
  
  #20 Adrian Gonzalez 10 pts (made 8 ballots)
  
  #21 Ian Kinsler 8 pts (only 1 ballot)
  
  #22 Victor Martinez 7 1/2 pts (5 ballots)
  
  #22 Carlos Beltran 7 1/2 pts (4 ballots)
  
  #24 Adam Jones 7 pts (3 ballots)
  
  #25 Dustin Pedroia 6 1/2 pts (9 ballots)
  
  #26 Ryan Howard 5 pts (1 ballot)
  
  #26 Chipper Jones 5 pts (4 ballots)
  
  #28 Aramis Ramirez 2 pts
  
  #28 Todd Helton 2 pts
  
  #30 Matt Holliday 1 1/2 pts
  
  #31 Ryan Zimmerman 1/2 pts
  
  #31 Carl Crawford 1/2 pts
  
  #31 Carlos Lee 1/2 pts
  
  #31 Justin Upton 1/2 pts
• Ironman92

  

  I found the old results (extremely surprisingly)
  
  2008
  
  1. Albert Pujols
  2. Alex Rodriguez
  3. Vlad
  4. Manny Ramirez
  5. Chase Utley
  6. Ichiro
  7. Hanley Ramirez
  8. David Ortiz
  9. Miguel Cabrera
  T-10 Chipper Jones
  T-10 David Wright
• Ironman92

  

  Year One
  
  2007 Results
  
  1. Alex Rodriguez
  2. Albert Pujols
  3. Barry Bonds (age 43)
  4. Vlad
  5. David Ortiz
  6. Manny Ramirez
  7. Miguel Cabrera
  8. Derrek Lee
  9. Justin Morneau
  10. Travis Hafner
• slcoach

  Hunter Pence ahead of Cargo is just laughable.
• Ironman92

  

  I know...many didn't give credit for his last half of last year, his triple crown run and now he's getting warm again. Then again....only 7 people gave their opinions....throw out a top 10 with 5 HM's and I'll add your numbers into the results.
• Ironman92

  

  I had Carlos Gonzalez at #9 and laley had him as an HM......no one else had him listed.
• slcoach

  Ok...I didn't see the initial thread but I'm gonna assume this is a current list with some previous success as a bonus
  
  1. Albert Pujols (One of the best of all time)
  2. Jose Bautista (Drops bombs, hitting .325+, and has a 65-47 BB to K ratio)
  3. Adrian Gonzalez (Taking advantage of finally having a lineup around him)
  4. Ryan Braun (Maybe the best player in the game. Look at the numbers...he could be the next 40-40 guy)
  5. Miguel Cabrera (So solid and consistent....would have crazy numbers playing in say Cincy or Philly)
  6. Josh Hamilton (Not sure anyone is better when healthy)
  7. Carlos Gonzalez (The guy is a stud and he would be all over the place if he played in NYC or Boston)
  8. Troy Tulowitzki (See #6 and #7)
  9. Joey Votto (Slumping right now, but I'm so glad he's a Red)
  10. Matt Kemp (A true fantasy stud....Could also go 40-40)
  
  Honorable Mention:
  
  Prince Fielder, Robinson Cano, Matt Holliday, Mark Teixeira, and its hard to argue with Granderson..
  
  
  There are 40+ guys that I would take over Hunter Pence
• Laley23

  

  Laughable we didnt have Adrian Gonzalez in the top 27 last year. What a massive fuck up lol.
• Ironman92

  

  Well....only 2 had Votto on their list last year and he was 16th....but won the MVP
• Ironman92

  

  WHEW...this year's updated...not as easy as thought on the laptop....Cargo still behind Pence.....Pujols jumped Cabrera and Braun jumped up some.
• Ironman92

  

  slcoach....What are your thoughts on Ryan Braun as an outfielder.....specifically LF?
• slcoach

  I think that he has a ways to go, but remember, he was drafted as a shortstop and came up as a 3rd baseman. I feel as though the big thing with left fielders is to just not make errors. Not everyone is going to play Carl Crawford type defense in left. Braun doesn't have a ton of range or a great arm, but he doesn't make big mistakes either.
• Ironman92

  

  agree......but I do think overall things considered he is above average in MLB for LF
• Laley23

  

  Ironman92;816472 wrote:Well....only 2 had Votto on their list last year and he was 16th....but won the MVP

  
  Votto wasnt nearly as established though. Gonzalez has been raking for years, I penned him for MVP this year, but I didnt even think he would be THIS good. Votto hadnt done near as much as Gonzo had prior to last season. I still think its amazing no one listed him.
• Laley23

  

  BTW, slcouch. Thanks for adding to the list, we didnt have near as many contributions this year.
  
  I also gotta wonder what SB has to do with hitting, since you mentioned 40-40 guys twice .
• Ironman92

  

  Reyes not being in the top 10 may look silly by the end of the year.
• slcoach

  Laley23;816536 wrote:BTW, slcouch. Thanks for adding to the list, we didnt have near as many contributions this year.
  
  I also gotta wonder what SB has to do with hitting, since you mentioned 40-40 guys twice .

  
  
  It has nothing to do with pure hitting. It just shows how well rounded these guys are. Stolen bases are a dying thing in MLB and when you think of how few 40-40 guys there have been, it shows how good those two are.
  
  Reyes has been amazing and keeping my fantasy team afloat, but I just don't consider him elite as far as hitters go. Elite player? No doubt. Not sure on elite hitter. I consider elite to hit for substantial power.
• Ironman92

  

  ^^^^^that's why we do these
  
  I think they are elite if they are .300+ hitters with top power numbers or .320ish hitters with very good power numbers.....but anyone hitting above .340....depending on the number of at bats....I'm calling them elite.
  
  Reyes hits .350 with 240 hits, 30 doubles and 28 triples......that will be quite ELITE in my book.....don't care if he hits another HR
• Ironman92

  

  Is crab still around? Miss your inputs on Reds threads and baseball in general.
• slcoach

  Ironman92;817271 wrote:^^^^^that's why we do these
  
  I think they are elite if they are .300+ hitters with top power numbers or .320ish hitters with very good power numbers.....but anyone hitting above .340....depending on the number of at bats....I'm calling them elite.
  
  Reyes hits .350 with 240 hits, 30 doubles and 28 triples......that will be quite ELITE in my book.....don't care if he hits another HR

  
  I see what you are saying with Reyes. I know I will get killed for this, but I don't consider guys like Gwynn and Rose as among the upper elite. They are great hitters and were amazing at what they did but I guess I'm more of a slugging percentage guy than an average guy. Now Jose is putting up some extra base hits and his speed gives any hit he gets a chance to be an extra base hit, but I like the threat of power. I think my list shows that.
• slcoach

  Ironman92;817273 wrote:Is crab still around? Miss your inputs on Reds threads and baseball in general.

  
  
  Crab hasn't made his way over here. His Reds' input made a big splash over at "Reds Zone" and he was voted into their premium posting area. So, he spends most of his time over there. I'm gonna text him and try to bring him to the madness that is the OC.
• Ironman92

  

  hitter and slugger are two different words......to each their interpretation
  
  Rose ended only .303 and Gwynn was what .332? Pretty big difference. Gwynn is in my upper elite.....would have to go back into the 50's for him not to me....in my book anyways.
• slcoach

  And that is why each person has their own list. I don't really want a pure slugger. I want the guy that hits .320 with 35+ homers, 110+ RBI's, and walks a lot. I would guess everyone like that. LOL.