May 3, 201016 yr Oh really? I had no idea. Pujols 162 game average is 124 runs. Braun is 114. So once again production is just about the same. In each category it may not be much but when you add all of them up it is a difference. 10 extra runs, 16 extra hits, all those things add up to being a more productive hitter. Braun is good but not in Pujols' class just yet.
May 4, 201016 yr I would take Pujols too I'm just saying it's a lot closer than most would think. And you also said "who cares if he walks more or strikes out less..."
May 4, 201016 yr And you also said "who cares if he walks more or strikes out less..." Yeah it's the Adam Dunn effect. The numbers don't lie it is what it is. If Braun his 50 more HR's and still had the same amount of RBI I would say the same thing. It doesn't matter how they get the numbers.
May 4, 201016 yr I would take Pujols too I'm just saying it's a lot closer than most would think. I'm with you. Pujols is the best but Braun is probably the 2nd best hitter in the game with Mauer. Braun dosen't seem to get much love. I think Kemp is probably the next best outfielder behind Braun and it's not close if you look at their numbers I don't think. Crawford is good but doesn't swing the big stick.
May 4, 201016 yr Yeah it's the Adam Dunn effect. The numbers don't lie it is what it is. If Braun his 50 more HR's and still had the same amount of RBI I would say the same thing. It doesn't matter how they get the numbers. Exactly, the numbers don't lie. That's why Pujols is the superior hitter. Braun's OBP%: .370, .335, .386 Pujols' OBP%: .403, .394, .439 Braun's Career OBP% is .368. His career average is .311 Pujols' career OBP% is .427. His career average is .334 Braun's career slugging = .574. Pujols' = .628. Braun has struck out over 100 times in each of his 1st 3 seasons. Pujols has NEVER struck out over 100 times in a single season. NEVER. Like you said, the numbers don't lie. Pujols is the superior hitter.
May 4, 201016 yr Yeah your right they don't lie.... 162 game Averages... Albert 43 HR 129 RBI 2 SB 124 R .334 AVG Braun 40 HR 124 RBI 20 SB 115 R .310 AVG And I said I would take Pujols so I don't why you are arguing with me. :lol:
May 4, 201016 yr There is an adequate sample size to work with, so there's no reason to fabricate numbers when the actual numbers are there. The numbers do not lie. Pujols is superior in virtually every category. I'm interested as to what you mean by the "Adam Dunn effect."
May 4, 201016 yr There is an adequate sample size to work with, so there's no reason to fabricate numbers when the actual numbers are there. The numbers do not lie. Pujols is superior in virtually every category. I'm interested as to what you mean by the "Adam Dunn effect." Who is fabricating numbers?
May 4, 201016 yr Point remains, Pujols has produced consistently over time (mainly because he has been granted time) and thus his numbers are quite impressive. Braun hs been impressive to start, but you have to grant him time to prove his status as best hitter. As for the 162 games average, fact is neither have played a full 162 game season as far as I can see and frankly, why do we need to adjust their numbers to a 162 game status? Injuries, rest days, etc. are part of the game and in the end players numbers season to season can stand on their own w/o being adjusted to show what they could have been had the player played the full season.
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