Cabrera Vs. Pujols

Danny · 06-25-2013, 07:35 PM

Obviously Cabrera is the better hitter now, but my question is, who do you think will retire with the best overall numbers / career as a hitter only?

tarcone · 06-25-2013, 07:41 PM

Tough question. Different leagues.
Pujols had one of the best 10 year stretches in the history of baseball. He put up some crazy numbers.
I say Cabrera has a better career average but he wont put up the HRs, RBIs, or hits that Albert will.
Albert is 100+ HRs ahead, and 300+ RBIs and 300 hits ahead of Cabrera.

I say Albert has better numbers. Greatest hitter our generation will see, I imagine.

claphamsa · 06-25-2013, 07:46 PM

I think Cabrera will be the better hitter, I think Pujols actually can play Defense... but I think the fact that Pujols is replacement level with 200M left on his contract will kill his legacy!

Danny · 06-25-2013, 07:46 PM

Albert is three years older though. If Cabrera keeps up his current level of production for the next 3 years, he is right there with Pujols at the same age.

If you asked this two years ago, I think Pujols is the clear choice, but if Cabrera can mash big time for a few more years and Pujols continues to flutter, Cabrera may pass him.

Danny · 06-25-2013, 07:46 PM

I havent even voted in my own poll yet as I am not sure myself.

lungs · 06-25-2013, 07:47 PM

Hard to say at this point. How long will Pujols hang on in a declined state? What point will Cabrera start to decline?

Just a quick glance and I'll give Pujols' peak years the nod, though Cabrera is having a year this year that rivals (or beats) Pujols' best years.

Danny · 06-25-2013, 07:48 PM

I was really hoping Pujols would keep up his 900 or so OPS type numbers for a few more years.

Danny · 06-25-2013, 07:53 PM

I ended up voting Pujols. I am still optimistic he can finish strong and put up a few more seasons of 800+ Ops work. Cabrera certainly could pass him up depending on his career arc.

DougW · 06-25-2013, 09:13 PM

Hard to say. They've both been working out really hard.

View Poll Results: Who will retire as the best overall hitter for their career?
Albert Pujols	5	25.00%
Miguel Cabrera	13	65.00%
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06-25-2013, 07:41 PM	#2
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Tough question. Different leagues. Pujols had one of the best 10 year stretches in the history of baseball. He put up some crazy numbers. I say Cabrera has a better career average but he wont put up the HRs, RBIs, or hits that Albert will. Albert is 100+ HRs ahead, and 300+ RBIs and 300 hits ahead of Cabrera. I say Albert has better numbers. Greatest hitter our generation will see, I imagine. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

06-25-2013, 07:46 PM	#3
claphamsa Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: non white trash MD	I think Cabrera will be the better hitter, I think Pujols actually can play Defense... but I think the fact that Pujols is replacement level with 200M left on his contract will kill his legacy! __________________ Dominating Warewolf for 0 games! GIT R DUN!!!

06-25-2013, 07:46 PM	#4
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Albert is three years older though. If Cabrera keeps up his current level of production for the next 3 years, he is right there with Pujols at the same age. If you asked this two years ago, I think Pujols is the clear choice, but if Cabrera can mash big time for a few more years and Pujols continues to flutter, Cabrera may pass him.

06-25-2013, 07:47 PM	#6
lungs Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Prairie du Sac, WI	Hard to say at this point. How long will Pujols hang on in a declined state? What point will Cabrera start to decline? Just a quick glance and I'll give Pujols' peak years the nod, though Cabrera is having a year this year that rivals (or beats) Pujols' best years.

06-25-2013, 07:48 PM	#7
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I was really hoping Pujols would keep up his 900 or so OPS type numbers for a few more years.

06-25-2013, 07:53 PM	#8
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I ended up voting Pujols. I am still optimistic he can finish strong and put up a few more seasons of 800+ Ops work. Cabrera certainly could pass him up depending on his career arc.

06-25-2013, 09:13 PM	#9
DougW High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Downriver, MI	Hard to say. They've both been working out really hard.

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