Luis Tiant

Luis Tiant

Luis Tiant

Almost took him last turn, when all those catchers went off the board. Can't wait any longer.

Ted Simmons

P Gerrit Cole

Ichiro Suzuki

Comparison of two players. Top 5 seasons based on OPS+ (plate appearances and defense listed)
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Player A
158 (664 pa, A/D-)
151 (513 pa, B-/D+)
147 (601 pa, B/C-)
145 (524 pa, B/D+)
138 (553 pa, B/C)
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Player B
159 (680 pa, C+/B)
149 (697 pa, D/C-)
145 (664 pa, A/C+)
137 (571 pa, B+/D+)
129 (673 pa, B-/B-)

Player A is a slightly better hitter, but can't play 162 games and is a worse defensive player. He was taken in round 2. Player B can play close to 162 games in four of his best five seasons and is arguably a slightly better defensive player. He also a number of full-time seasons (not listed above) with OPS+ between 118-126 where he's an even better defender (including the ability to play 1B and 3B). Both players are left-handed hitters.

Player A is Larry Walker
Player B is my next pick, Carl Yastrzemski

Gotta love the long winded digs masquerading as informative posts. “I’ll take a player in Round 6 that’s better than the player you took in Round 2.”

Im happy with Walker.

Walker was a fine pick in round 2. I just thought Yaz should've been taken way earlier than in round 6.

Aroldis Chapman

Ron Guidry