Better Buy: Josh Vitters VS. Mike Moustakas

[JoshB.]

Which is the better buy? Josh Vitters or Mike Moustakas.
Stats- Vitters- .321, 5, 37, 1 (61 games) Moustakas- .272, 22, 71, 8 (126)
League- Vitters- Class A SS Moustakas- Class A
Vitters has a better market (Chicago) and is also younger than Moustakas. Vitters is also a little cheaper than Moustakas. A lot of people say that Moustakas will be better in the future than Vitters. So... what do you think?

 

[ThoseBackPages]

Great poll

Vitters not being in BCDP really ticked me off, let me tell ya.
His sterlings not bad for a sticker product though.
it also ticked me off that Mous didnt have a 2007 mlb auto

 

[FortyFour]

 

[Incline Investments]

In this situation, you can't go wrong with either.

That said, I'll take Moustakas. Higher level, more power, but that could change.

I think for the next three or so years, Moose is the better prospect, but Vitters is the better overall longterm player.

I would be very careful what cards I buy of Vitters though.

 

[coltsfan23]

Very interesting poll.

I really like both of them and both are great buys, I think. Prices are cheap for both of their ceilings. This would be Moose no question, except he's on the Royals. I mean yes, Alex Gordon is also on the Royals and we know how he started out price wise, but I dunno. I like Vitters, as the Cubs' market is absolutely huge and his stuff is a bit cheaper, at the moment. The gap is closing though, as Moustakas' stuff for some reason is dropping a little?

As mentioned though, you really can't go wrong w/ either.

 

[bballcardkid]

Right now, you have to say Moustakas, but both are soooooooo cheap. If Vitters rakes next season, people could double their money. At the same time, if Moustakas wins MLPOY as BA said he is a candidate to do so, then people could do well on him, so...it's all about who perfoms next year as to who is the better buy now (not sure if that makes sense, so just buy both).

 

[Nick1190]

Vitters is a better buy. He is younger, and has an elite position. He also plays for a way better market. Here's how I would rank the categories.

Market: Vitters
Elite position: Vitters
Better fielder: Vitters
Better contact hitter: Vitters
Better power hitter: Moose, although not by a whole lot.
Better Runner: Neither are quick.

Vitters over Moose IMO.

 

[pujolsjunkie]

Market didn't hurt Gordon.

 

[Brett Keith]

Vitters is a better buy. He is younger, and has an elite position. He also plays for a way better market. Here's how I would rank the categories.

Market: Vitters
Elite position: Vitters
Better fielder: Vitters
Better contact hitter: Vitters
Better power hitter: Moose, although not by a whole lot.
Better Runner: Neither are quick.

Vitters over Moose IMO.

What do you mean by "Elite position"? Do you mean their defensive position, because they both play 3B.

 

[Nick1190]

Vitters is a better buy. He is younger, and has an elite position. He also plays for a way better market. Here's how I would rank the categories.

Market: Vitters
Elite position: Vitters
Better fielder: Vitters
Better contact hitter: Vitters
Better power hitter: Moose, although not by a whole lot.
Better Runner: Neither are quick.

Vitters over Moose IMO.

What do you mean by "Elite position"? Do you mean their defensive position, because they both play 3B.

I have heard rumors that Moose might end up playing first, or right field. He doesn't have a"true" position, while Vitters is a true third baseman.

 

[Brett Keith]

Vitters is a better buy. He is younger, and has an elite position. He also plays for a way better market. Here's how I would rank the categories.

Market: Vitters
Elite position: Vitters
Better fielder: Vitters
Better contact hitter: Vitters
Better power hitter: Moose, although not by a whole lot.
Better Runner: Neither are quick.

Vitters over Moose IMO.

What do you mean by "Elite position"? Do you mean their defensive position, because they both play 3B.

I have heard rumors that Moose might end up playing first, or right field. He doesn't have a"true" position, while Vitters is a true third baseman.

Eh, there have been questions about Vitters moving to an outfield corner too. Moustakas played SS on a very good high school team, and through about half a season of minor league ball, so I believe he'll atleast be a solid 3B. His biggest obstacle when it comes to staying at 3B is Alex Gordon. If Gordon keeps progressing as a hitter, I doubt the Royals will move him off of 3B. I think Vitters will stick at 3B and be atleast average. I don't think either has the advantage when it comes to position.

 

[soccerman034]

Vitters is a better buy. He is younger, and has an elite position. He also plays for a way better market. Here's how I would rank the categories.

Market: Vitters
Elite position: Vitters
Better fielder: Vitters
Better contact hitter: Vitters
Better power hitter: Moose, although not by a whole lot.
Better Runner: Neither are quick.

Vitters over Moose IMO.

What do you mean by "Elite position"? Do you mean their defensive position, because they both play 3B.

Agreed and Moustakas projects to be a VERY good fielder in the future (great arm, good hands). Moustakas may hit for a worse average, but he will walk more, and hit for a good amount more power if everything goes as planned.

 

[justinmandawg]

Vitters is a better buy. He is younger, and has an elite position. He also plays for a way better market. Here's how I would rank the categories.

Market: Vitters
Elite position: Vitters
Better fielder: Vitters
Better contact hitter: Vitters
Better power hitter: Moose, although not by a whole lot.
Better Runner: Neither are quick.

Vitters over Moose IMO.

What do you mean by "Elite position"? Do you mean their defensive position, because they both play 3B.

I have heard rumors that Moose might end up playing first, or right field. He doesn't have a"true" position, while Vitters is a true third baseman.

Moose will get moved if he or gordon doesn't get traded. He'll be moved to left.

I'd go with Vitters right now.

 

[Canocollector#1]

i think vitters.

one opinion i wanted.

what auto do you think will be better?

vitters 07 sterling or vitters 08 BC?

 

[JoshB.]

i think vitters.

one opinion i wanted.

what auto do you think will be better?

vitters 07 sterling or vitters 08 BC?

07 Sterling.

 

[bballcardkid]

Either way, they are both great buys. I"m not blinded by investments as I have an equal amount in both. Moustakas is better now, Vitters has room to grow. Both should be good players.

 

[XdanX]

VIT THE ZIT

 

[Brett Keith]

Vitters is a better buy. He is younger, and has an elite position. He also plays for a way better market. Here's how I would rank the categories.

Market: Vitters
Elite position: Vitters
Better fielder: Vitters
Better contact hitter: Vitters
Better power hitter: Moose, although not by a whole lot.
Better Runner: Neither are quick.

Vitters over Moose IMO.

What do you mean by "Elite position"? Do you mean their defensive position, because they both play 3B.

Agreed and Moustakas projects to be a VERY good fielder in the future (great arm, good hands). Moustakas may hit for a worse average, but he will walk more, and hit for a good amount more power if everything goes as planned.

Well, I don't know about what's "planned", as they were both projected to hit for plus AVG and power. I still have a feeling Vitters will be better. I think some of his struggles are a result of how good he was against prep competition. He was talked about as having uncanny ability to put the barrel on the ball, and I think he's still adjusting to facing better competition where he can't hit everything hard. As he adjusts I think you'll see his BB's and HR go up, although he may never be among the league leaders in BB's.

 

[soccerman034]

[quote="Brett Keith":2cmj7psc]

Vitters is a better buy. He is younger, and has an elite position. He also plays for a way better market. Here's how I would rank the categories.

Market: Vitters
Elite position: Vitters
Better fielder: Vitters
Better contact hitter: Vitters
Better power hitter: Moose, although not by a whole lot.
Better Runner: Neither are quick.

Vitters over Moose IMO.

What do you mean by "Elite position"? Do you mean their defensive position, because they both play 3B.

Agreed and Moustakas projects to be a VERY good fielder in the future (great arm, good hands). Moustakas may hit for a worse average, but he will walk more, and hit for a good amount more power if everything goes as planned.

Well, I don't know about what's "planned", as they were both projected to hit for plus AVG and power. I still have a feeling Vitters will be better. I think some of his struggles are a result of how good he was against prep competition. He was talked about as having uncanny ability to put the barrel on the ball, and I think he's still adjusting to facing better competition where he can't hit everything hard. As he adjusts I think you'll see his BB's and HR go up, although he may never be among the league leaders in BB's.[/quote:2cmj7psc]

By everything going as planned I meant if he continues to progress as nearly everyone he will (injury free). I see Moustakas as a guy with a .290-.300 AVG/.400+OBP ceiling while posting good/great power numbers. Vitters has an amazing swing, but I cant see him developing as much power as Moustaks, which will in turn limit the amount of walks he racks up.

 

[Brett Keith]

[quote="Brett Keith":275aw6au]

Vitters is a better buy. He is younger, and has an elite position. He also plays for a way better market. Here's how I would rank the categories.

Market: Vitters
Elite position: Vitters
Better fielder: Vitters
Better contact hitter: Vitters
Better power hitter: Moose, although not by a whole lot.
Better Runner: Neither are quick.

Vitters over Moose IMO.

What do you mean by "Elite position"? Do you mean their defensive position, because they both play 3B.

Agreed and Moustakas projects to be a VERY good fielder in the future (great arm, good hands). Moustakas may hit for a worse average, but he will walk more, and hit for a good amount more power if everything goes as planned.

Well, I don't know about what's "planned", as they were both projected to hit for plus AVG and power. I still have a feeling Vitters will be better. I think some of his struggles are a result of how good he was against prep competition. He was talked about as having uncanny ability to put the barrel on the ball, and I think he's still adjusting to facing better competition where he can't hit everything hard. As he adjusts I think you'll see his BB's and HR go up, although he may never be among the league leaders in BB's.

By everything going as planned I meant if he continues to progress as nearly everyone he will (injury free). I see Moustakas as a guy with a .290-.300 AVG/.400+OBP ceiling while posting good/great power numbers. Vitters has an amazing swing, but I cant see him developing as much power as Moustaks, which will in turn limit the amount of walks he racks up.[/quote:275aw6au]

I don't think either projects to put up big BB numbers. Also I'm not sure why you can't see Vitters developing as much power as Moustakas. Vitters makes contact, is big and strong, and has a smouth, short swing with great bat speed.