Which of these players would sell for the most?

[AKA Coastal]

Imagine all 3 rookies are the same age, play on the same team, and have the same rookie card. All three players are outfielders and their popularity among fans are equal. All 3 players had 500AB's. Which player would sell for the most?

 

[Vagrant]

That .370 average would put that player in rare company. It would be essentially a no-brainer to take that kid as he would no doubt be on his way to becoming one of the best hitters in MLB history. 50 HR guys crop up every now and again, but when was the last time a rookie hit above .360 in the last 40 years?

 

[thenumberonemetfan]

A but as a fan id like player c more.

 

[AKA Coastal]

A but as a fan id like player c more.

Exactly what I was thinking. The HR guy might get the most love at first ,but I would take Player C. High average players are all but gone in the game today. I think I would have enjoyed baseball back before the long ball.

 

[ChasHawk]

I chose C, but my personal feeling is that whichever guy gets hyped the most would sell highest in the immediate future. Longevity may be another story.

 

[AKA Coastal]

No love for Mr. Consistent. People love one extreme or the other.

 

[matfanofold]

Each would have something special to offer to the table. I think they would be the same value wise in that reguards. Now, if they differ in other areas like hype, defence, ect.. That would make the difference in my opinion. As of now, and going purely on thoes few stats, I'd say they could potentially all sell equal. A slight nod to the .370 guy.

 

[notjomommasclint]

chicks dig the long ball!

so do sports anchors, camera men, casual fans, and card geeks!

 

[sportscardtheory]

No love for Mr. Consistent. People love one extreme or the other.

Does that stat line remind you of anyone who plays for Texas and gets no hobby love.

 

[aw00d05]

People love the HR's...

 

[AKA Coastal]

No love for Mr. Consistent. People love one extreme or the other.

Does that stat line remind you of anyone who plays for Texas and gets no hobby love.

Michael Young in '05?

 

[ajw]

their popularity among fans are equal

Doesn't that give you the answer?

 

[jbone17]

For those who chose A, why? Player C is the obvious complete player here and .370 with 40SB tells me a couple things.

1. He is a complete player with a .370 average and no rookie has done that for quite sometime.

2. The 40SB tells me that his on base percentage is through the roof and .370 with 40SB is a hell of an accomplishment.

 

[AKA Coastal]

For those who chose A, why? Player C is the obvious complete player here and .370 with 40SB tells me a couple things.

1. He is a complete player with a .370 average and no rookie has done that for quite sometime.

2. The 40SB tells me that his on base percentage is through the roof and .370 with 40SB is a hell of an accomplishment.

Ichiro type numbers.

 

[AKA Coastal]

their popularity among fans are equal

Doesn't that give you the answer?

Not always the case. Popular among baseball fan's doesn't always translate into high $$ cards.

 

[aw00d05]

[quote="AKA Coastal":1juc0ifa]their popularity among fans are equal

Doesn't that give you the answer?

Not always the case. Popular among baseball fan's doesn't always translate into high $$ cards.[/quote:1juc0ifa]
See Marlon Byrd and Michael Young.