MLB '10: The Show Top 5 Second Baseman

[ATLNYankee]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rob_NYY

I wonder what Cano's ratings are like? Him not even being in the top 9 is ridiculous. In what world is Adam Kennedy better than Robinson Cano?

In what world are Brian Roberts, Ian (Can only hit in Texas) Kinsler, Orlando Hudson, Adam Kennedy, Brandon Phillips better than Cano?

[dickey1331]

Uh for anyone saying Kinsler doesnt deserve to be 2nd obviously doesnt watch any Rangers games. Its good to see Kinsler finally getting some respect.

[ATLNYankee]

Quote: Originally Posted by dickey1331

Uh for anyone saying Kinsler doesnt deserve to be 2nd obviously doesnt watch any Rangers games. Its good to see Kinsler finally getting some respect.

.219 Batting Average with a sub .700 OPS outside of Texas. He is a product of the ballpark and nothing else.


OVER RATED!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dickey1331]

Quote: Originally Posted by ATLNYankee

.219 Batting Average with a sub .700 OPS outside of Texas. He is a product of the ballpark and nothing else. OVER RATED!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL you obviously dont know your stats. Hes the Third 2nd basemen to ever have a 30/30 year and the only player in baseball to hit 30/30 in 2009. The past 3 years outside of the Ballpark he is hitting .246 and a .745 OPS. Im sorry that a baseball player plays better at home...actually he plays better at Yankee Stadium. Also in 2009 Sporting News ranked him #24 of the 50th greatest current players in baseball. I can go on but for someone to say hes overrated doesnt know baseball.

[Mr. Franchise]

My completely unbiased rankings:

1. Utley
2. Kinsler
3. Pedroia
4. Zobrist
5. Cano
6. Hill
7. Roberts
8. Hudson
9. Beckham
10. Lopez

[ParisB]

Quote: Originally Posted by ATLNYankee

.219 Batting Average with a sub .700 OPS outside of Texas. He is a product of the ballpark and nothing else. OVER RATED!!!!!!!!!!!!

god forbid a guy being better at home....take a glance at home/road splits of all the Yankees players, i'm sure you will find some uneven splits

[bigfnjoe96]

Quote: Originally Posted by Knight165

I ADORE these "top" threads. I was going to watch Shutter Island...but I think I'll just wait for the SS and 3B threads! M.K. Knight165

This is definitely signature material...

[keymax]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr. Franchise

My completely unbiased rankings: 1. Utley 2. Kinsler 3. Pedroia 4. Zobrist 5. Cano 6. Hill 7. Roberts 8. Hudson 9. Beckham 10. Lopez

I'll try it myself:

1.Utley

no doubt about that one

2. Pedroia

2nd base still is a defensive position. Pedroia can hit a bit, too.

3. Zobrist

Monster 2009 he possibly won't be able to duplicate. I'm not sure he will play much 2nd base this coming season.

4. Roberts

Good OBP last three years, mediocre defense.But as consistent as it gets.

5. Cano

Very good 2009, horrible 2008 and good 2007.

Would put him at 4, but his 2008 kills him.

6.Hill

Good power numbers, bad OBP and average defense.

7. Kinsler

His arlington numbers are great. Away he is godawful.

8. Beckham

His away splits are much better. There is no doubt to me he will hit better at home this year, because US Cellular field is a hitter's park.

9.Hudson
10. Jose Lopez

They are behind quite a bit IMO. Hudson is the better hitter, Lopez the better defender, at least the last 3 years.