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Topnotchsy
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Over the last few years Andrew McCutchen has been one of the best players in baseball. In the last 3 years he has finished in the top 3 in NL MVP voting, willing the award in 2013.
And while it is clear that he is one of the best in baseball, I'm having a hard time figuring him out. He's really good at basically everything, but does not stand out in any specific area. He has power, but it's unlikely he'll ever hit 40 homers. He steals bases, but is not someone who will ever lead the league in this area.
When looking at comps on baseball reference, you see a few HOFers, but guys like Andre Dawson, Billie Williams and Dave Winfield mentioned. All were great players, and it's still very early in McCutchen's career, but none of them played at the level that Cutch has played for the last few years. They all fall short in batting average, OBP and steals.
I feel like Mike Trout has stolen a spotlight that otherwise might have shown on McCutchen because Trout has been a somewhat similar player, but even more dynamic. That said, I think that McCutchen has a chance to wind up as one of the more unique and productive players in a long time.
Thoughts?
And while it is clear that he is one of the best in baseball, I'm having a hard time figuring him out. He's really good at basically everything, but does not stand out in any specific area. He has power, but it's unlikely he'll ever hit 40 homers. He steals bases, but is not someone who will ever lead the league in this area.
When looking at comps on baseball reference, you see a few HOFers, but guys like Andre Dawson, Billie Williams and Dave Winfield mentioned. All were great players, and it's still very early in McCutchen's career, but none of them played at the level that Cutch has played for the last few years. They all fall short in batting average, OBP and steals.
I feel like Mike Trout has stolen a spotlight that otherwise might have shown on McCutchen because Trout has been a somewhat similar player, but even more dynamic. That said, I think that McCutchen has a chance to wind up as one of the more unique and productive players in a long time.
Thoughts?