The Big Hurt VS The Mang (wRC+)

Frank Thomas is Pujols' number one ranked comparable player on Baseball Prospectus. I take a look at each player's first nine seasons in the MLB and how they compare based on wRC+.

Admittedly, I used this post as an exercise to develop a better understanding of wRC+ and why it's better than wOBA+.

And I just wanted to use my Saturday afternoon thinking/writing about baseball.

over 2 years ago AndyB83 5 comments 0 recs |

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I liked your post.

Aas long as Albert stays healthy, The Machine will certainly be considered a better player than The Big Hurt. Looking at the numbers, it sure feels like Thomas’ first several seasons have been, perhaps, underrated.

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by spants on Feb 14, 2010 1:29 AM EST reply actions

Thanks...

I thought so too… didn’t realize he started off with such a bang.

by AndyB83 on Feb 14, 2010 9:53 AM EST reply actions

It's a perfect comparison for the first 9 years of a career

Here’s hoping Albert finishes a little more like Stan the Man though.

"But as the leadoff guy that inning, my job is to get on base and let guys drive me in." - Albert Pujols 8/20/09, base-clogger.

by lightbulb on Feb 14, 2010 1:39 PM EST reply actions

Seriously...

Let’s hope that surgery this off season was just what he needs for sustained dominance.

by AndyB83 on Feb 14, 2010 5:18 PM EST up reply actions

Nice post.

I’ve kind of always had a soft spot for the Big Hurt too, for some reason. I always remember him being pretty good, but I had forgotten his first few seasons were so sensational as well. Thanks for the reminder.

Is it Spring yet?

by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Feb 15, 2010 1:10 PM EST reply actions

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