macbdog
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It's more likely that Kwan is the Hamelin to Julio's Manny Ramirez.Can Kwan be Lofton to Julio’s Listach?
It's more likely that Kwan is the Hamelin to Julio's Manny Ramirez.Can Kwan be Lofton to Julio’s Listach?
After seeing the video of Hadley Ruschman, I take it all back: it's more like Julio is LeBron, Kwan is Dwyane Wade, Ruschman is Carmelo Anthony, Michael Harris is Chris Bosh, and Pena is Darko Mlicic.It's more likely that Kwan is the Hamelin to Julio's Manny Ramirez.
I actually think Kwan is going to win the GG at this rate. Will it will soften the blow of being the 2nd or 3rd in ROY voting though?I'd love to see Kwan win a gold glove and he'd be deserving. But the Gold Glove is largely a popularity contest, so wouldn't be surprised if they give it to Benintendi or Verdugo
Kwan has been great and all, but let's look at some more of what those 3 have provided their teams.A toddler wrote that sentence, but I dig the case being made.
Kwan is just a different style of player than those others. Doesn't mean that's bad at all. It takes all types and all positions to win a game. There was Ichiro and there was Harmon Killebrew. Both are in the HOF.Kwan has been great and all, but let's look at some more of what those 3 have provided their teams.
Kwan in 406 AB has a 122 OPS+ and 3.8 WAR
Rodriguez in 417 AB has a 133 OPS+ and 4.4 WAR
Rutschman in 261 AB has a 133 OPS+ and 3.4 WAR
Believe what you wish, but there is value in slugging the ball and Kwan does so significantly less than either Rodriguez or Rutschman. At the same time both Rodriguez and Rutschman strike out at a significantly higher rate than Kwan. Rutschman walks more than either Kwan and Rodriguez, but Rodriguez is significantly less likely to walk.
Kwan is just a different style of player than those others. Doesn't mean that's bad at all. It takes all types and all positions to win a game. There was Ichiro and there was Harmon Killebrew. Both are in the HOF.
Solo HR's are only so good if nobody's on base.
I love Kwan and he's the best damn leadoff hitter this team has had since Grady, but we're talking about ROY. Rodriguez and Rutschman are more deserving. That doesn't lessen my appreciation for Steven and what he does for this ballclub. I'd could actually give a shit less about that award.Kwan is just a different style of player than those others. Doesn't mean that's bad at all. It takes all types and all positions to win a game. There was Ichiro and there was Harmon Killebrew. Both are in the HOF.
Solo HR's are only so good if nobody's on base.
I love Kwan and he's the best damn leadoff hitter this team has had since Grady, but we're talking about ROY. Rodriguez and Rutschman are more deserving. That doesn't lessen my appreciation for Steven and what he does for this ballclub. I'd could actually give a shit less about that award.