November 10, 200817 yr The only reason he got it, is because he plays for the Cubs. Votto has better numbers across the board.....and to get all votes but one, that's a crime. Pretty sickening.
November 10, 200817 yr Anyone who knows anything about baseball knows that Catchers aren't judged by offensive numbers. A 1B should have better offensive numbers, the fact that their numbers almost mirror one another makes it clear that Soto was the clear choice giving the way he swung the stick, but most importantly how he handled that staff
November 10, 200817 yr The only reason he got it, is because he plays for the Cubs. Votto has better numbers across the board.....and to get all votes but one, that's a crime. Pretty sickening. :lol:
November 10, 200817 yr And I'm sure the fact that Soto played for a winner and Votto played for a well below .500 team didn't had a factor in it as well, and Votto had 10 more games to put up his O numbers as well... Had it gone to anyone other than Soto would have been a crime, regardless of who he plays for
November 10, 200817 yr Guys, I love Votto, but Soto deserved it. As was mentioned, his impact on their pitching staff was huge. If Votto's OPS was .900, I might think he got jobbed. As it was, his OPS is only .006 higher than Soto's.
November 10, 200817 yr With the offensive stats so similar, intangibles such as handling the staff, and yes - playing for a winning team - have to be considered.
November 10, 200817 yr Guys, I love Votto, but Soto deserved it. As was mentioned, his impact on their pitching staff was huge. If Votto's OPS was .900, I might think he got jobbed. As it was, his OPS is only .006 higher than Soto's. With the offensive stats so similar, intangibles such as handling the staff, and yes - playing for a winning team - have to be considered. :thumb:
November 10, 200817 yr What's the criteria for a rookie considering Votto played in 24 games last year and had 84 at bats?
November 10, 200817 yr What's the criteria for a rookie considering Votto played in 24 games last year and had 84 at bats? I believe 100 ABs has always been the threshold.
November 10, 200817 yr :lol: Good input.... I'll help you out though. Here are Votto's numbers compared to Soto. (R+3), (H+15), (D-3), (T+1), (HR+1), (RBI-2), (BB-3), (K+19), (SB+7), (AVG+12), (OBP+4), (SLG+2), (OPS+4). ..and only 1 vote, now that deserves a :lol:. Like I said, the only reason he got it over Votto is because of the team he plays for. This is the best rookie, not what rookie plays on the best team.
November 10, 200817 yr Good input.... I'll help you out though. Here are Votto's numbers compared to Soto. (R+3), (H+15), (D-3), (T+1), (HR+1), (RBI-2), (BB-3), (K+19), (SB+7), (AVG+12), (OBP+4), (SLG+2), (OPS+4). ..and only 1 vote, now that deserves a :lol:. Like I said, the only reason he got it over Votto is because of the team he plays for. This is the best rookie, not what rookie plays on the best team. You really think Votto is the best rookie? Now that deserves a:lol: Also take into account Votto played in 10 more games. Also, did Votto start in the All-Star game? Did he have to manage veteran players?
November 10, 200817 yr Glad to see the Cubs win something after October 1st... Better than losing all year:sssh:
November 10, 200817 yr You really think Votto is the best rookie? Now that deserves a:lol: Also take into account Votto played in 10 more games. Also, did Votto start in the All-Star game? Did he have to manage veteran players? Veteran players manage themselves not some rookie catcher, please.
November 10, 200817 yr Veteran players manage themselves not some rookie catcher, please. You of all people know (or should know) that Catchers call the games:rolleyes:
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