I'm not pumping the brakes. I have way too much of a man crush on Buxton.
I'm not pumping the brakes. I have way too much of a man crush on Buxton.
First I'd be REALLY surprised because Buxton actually managed to play MORE games than Trout for the second time in their overlapping careers (2017 is the other - 140 v. 114).Now do the exact same thing, except expand last year's Buxton stats to the number of games Trout played vs the number he did. I think you would be surprised by the results.
Weird hill to die on. Who do you root for in the majors?First I'd be REALLY surprised because Buxton actually managed to play MORE games than Trout for the second time in their overlapping careers (2017 is the other - 140 v. 114).
162 game career splits...
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Looking specifically at 2021, which is really kind of a pointless endeavor given the small sample size for both players... but you asked regardless.
'162 Game Expanded '21' Buxton (61 games played):
PA: 675 AB: 624 R: 133 H: 191 2B: 61 3B: 0 HR: 50 RBI: 85 SB: 24 CS: 3 BB: 35 SO: 165
'162 Game Expanded '21' Trout (36 games played):
PA: 657 AB: 527 R: 104 H: 176 2B: 36 3B: 5 HR: 36 RBI: 81 SB: 9 CS: 0 BB: 122 SO: 185
So IF Buxton managed to keep the pace he was at last year for a 162 game season (140 games is the most he's ever played in, he 'averages' 71) he'd have put up superior stats than Trout did (exceptions being - BA, BB, and likely OBP). On the other hand Trout 'averages' 117 games played.
I really was in the Buxton camp, but y'all are pushing him further and further down the ranks for me based solely on the fact the guy can't seem to stay in the lineup.
Look at just Buxton's stats for last year expanded. 50. 50 home runs. That would have been an absolutely insane year. The last people to do that are David Ortiz and Ryan Howard, and add to that he is a platinum gold glove in center. You don't say see ya to that potential.First I'd be REALLY surprised because Buxton actually managed to play MORE games than Trout for the second time in their overlapping careers (2017 is the other - 140 v. 114).
162 game career splits...
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Trout:
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Buxton:
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Looking specifically at 2021, which is really kind of a pointless endeavor given the small sample size for both players... but you asked regardless.
'162 Game Expanded '21' Buxton (61 games played):
PA: 675 AB: 624 R: 133 H: 191 2B: 61 3B: 0 HR: 50 RBI: 85 SB: 24 CS: 3 BB: 35 SO: 165
'162 Game Expanded '21' Trout (36 games played):
PA: 657 AB: 527 R: 104 H: 176 2B: 36 3B: 5 HR: 36 RBI: 81 SB: 9 CS: 0 BB: 122 SO: 185
So IF Buxton managed to keep the pace he was at last year for a 162 game season (140 games is the most he's ever played in, he 'averages' 71) he'd have put up superior stats than Trout did (exceptions being - BA, BB, and likely OBP). On the other hand Trout 'averages' 117 games played.
I really was in the Buxton camp, but y'all are pushing him further and further down the ranks for me based solely on the fact the guy can't seem to stay in the lineup.
Die hard Twins fan. They're really the only professional team in any sport I follow with interest.Weird hill to die on. Who do you root for in the majors?
He arguably had better stats in April last year - he didn't maintain that pace and he didn't play in 1/2 of the Twins games. The projections you make on minute sample sizes are amusing.He has 6 home runs this year in 10 games. He could get to 50 home runs while just playing 84 more games this season based on his rate right now. That is some absolutely insane numbers.
Health issue I can understand. The post-season thing I cannot.Die hard Twins fan. They're really the only professional team in any sport I follow with interest.
I'm just not ready to drink the 'Buxton is the best player in MLB' Kool-Aid until he either: 1) stays healthy or 2) wins in the post season.
I guess if that is a 'weird hill to die on' so be it.
1 for 6 with 4 strikeouts in his post season appearances strike you as 'best in the game' stats?Health issue I can understand. The post-season thing I cannot.
The projections you make on minute sample sizes are amusing.1 for 6 with 4 strikeouts in his post season appearances strike you as 'best in the game' stats?
What is your point?1 for 6 with 4 strikeouts in his post season appearances strike you as 'best in the game' stats?
I wonder if Buxton is faster than Mantle? Micky's home to first time was 3.1 seconds.Right now you could argue that he's the best hitter in the game, he's the best defensive player in the game, and he's the fastest player in the game.....
you were saying? LOL wild ending. Go twins!ughhhhhhh Baez blows a chance for the Twins to get one with terrible batting .
you were saying? LOL wild ending. Go twins!