~MLB HOT LIST~ Sunday April 14th, 2013 - Week 2

[sportscardtheory]

This weekly Hot List is for those who want to see and/or discuss which MLB players had the most impactful last 7 days. It will be posted on Sundays using stats from Sundays to Saturdays. Feel free to bring up any player or players you believe should be top-10 or honorable mentions. In keeping with the Major League theme of the Hot List, the post-2005 rookie cards stated are a player's best official MLB true RC, not his best unlicensed, Minor League or prospect card.

April 7th - April 13th, 2013

Batters
1. Prince Fielder (Best RC - 2005 Ultimate Collection AU/99) TOP STAT - 1.740 OPS
2. Robinson Cano (Best RC - 2003 Bowman Chrome Draft) TOP STAT - 1.042 SLG
3. Chris Carter (Only RC - 2010 Topps Update) TOP STAT - 4 HRs
4. Seth Smith (Best RC - 2004 Hot Prospects Draft AU/299) TOP STAT - .588 AVG
5. John Buck (Best RC - 2001 Bowman Chrome AU/500) TOP STAT - 4 HRs
6. Billy Butler (Best RC - 2005 Bowman Chrome AU) TOP STAT - 10 RBI

Pitchers
1. Adam Wainwright (Best RC - 2000 Bowman Chrome Draft) TOP STAT - 0.9 WAR
2. Justin Masterson (Best RC - 2008 Sweet Spot AU/399) TOP STAT - 16 Scoreless Innings
3. Lance Lynn (Best RC - 2011 Bowman Chrome Draft) TOP STAT - 15 Ks Per-9 Innings
4. Max Scherzer (Best RC - 2009 Ultimate Collection JSY/AU/99) TOP STAT - 45.8 K%

Honorable Mentions
Shelby Miller (Best RC - 2013 Topps Gypsy Queen/awaiting future 2013 releases) TOP STAT - .14 WHIP
Jake Westbrook (Best RC - 1997 Bowman Chrome) TOP STAT - Complete Game Shutout
Matt Harvey (Best RC - 2012 Bowman Sterling) TOP STAT - 2 Wins
Joe Saunders (Best RC - 2002 Bowman Chrome Draft AU) TOP STAT - 13.1 Scoreless Innings
C.C. Sabathia (Best RC - 1999 Bowman Chrome) TOP STAT - 2 Wins

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[JEA2880]

Matt Harvey #1 pitcher and it's not even really close

 

[sportscardtheory]

Matt Harvey #1 pitcher and it's not even really close

You could argue Lynn and Scherzer, but Wainwright and Masterson had better weeks.

 

[Jaypers]

No mention of this guy?

Matt Adams Stats, Video Highlights, Photos, Bio | cardinals.com: Team'

 

[sportscardtheory]

No mention of this guy?

Matt Adams Stats, Video Highlights, Photos, Bio | cardinals.com: Team'

He only had 4 at-bats in the last 7 days. These other guys raked the entire week. But now he is mentioned. : )

 

[Jaypers]

He only had 4 at-bats in the last 7 days. These other guys raked the entire week. But now he is mentioned. : )

Too bad this list didn't come out a little later...he's now 11 for 16, and just went yard (3 on the year).

 

[DaveH]

what about gattis?

 

[sportscardtheory]

what about gattis?

His is a great story, but he hit .273 the past 7 days with only 6 hits. 3 HRs is nice, but 8 other players hit 3+ HRs. This list doesn't take into account stories, it's straight-up stats based and features players who played the majority of the last 7 days and were at or near the top of the leaderboards in more than one category. This is why I depend on others bringing up players. Adams and Gattis are performing well and certainly should at least be mentioned in the thread, and now are.

 

[MichaelStanton2010]

Harvey has been dominant...don't see how Jose Fernandez is not included on the list...Marlins offense is worst in MLB and he is getting no run support. He is missing a lot of bats, and showing maturity beyond his years. The no hit bid Harvey had working is top of mind for most which would put Fernandez a close second IMO...I would say Fernandez is matching Harvey thus far.

 

[Topnotchsy]

The top stat is a nice addition especially the more unusual stats like scherzer's k%.

 

[uniquebaseballcards]

Yes I like that feature as well.