Post by tjbarnaba-TB on Jan 10, 2020 18:33:44 GMT
Didi Gregorius OAK
In a contract year, Didi stayed on the field all year. He turned in 647 ABs with a .303/31/92 which was a career season for this SS. He was the lone bright spot for this OAK team. They’ll hope to resign him this off season following a 7.1 WAR season.
Joey Votto BAL
An on-base machine, Votto’s .447 OBP was tops in the AL. His .290/16/72 line was not so impressive but he was a key cog on one of the better teams in the league. Unless he sees a turn around IRL, we may never see him on this list again.
Nolan Arenado KC
This guy turned in another great season with a .300/41/118 slash line. He carried a young KC offensive unit that almost reached the post season. He played his usual top notch D, and was on base at a clip of .385. Definitely deserving of being on this list with his AL leading 8.5 WAR.
Christian Yelich CLE
The ALs leader in batting average turned in a .327/32/90 season. His .419 OBP led Cleveland to their first playoff appearance. Playing the all important position of CF, Yelich was truly irreplaceable and that showed during his injury absence. Playing only 120 games this season, we can only imagine what his stat line would look like over a full 162 games after turning in a 7.7 WAR in limited opportunities.
Anthony Rendon NYY
Carried the NYY offense all season with a .297/33/105 line. This pending FA was among the league leaders in OBP in what turned out to be a career season leading to a 7.7 WAR. Probably best the Yanks move on from this stud...
Bryce Harper TEX
Led the AL in homers, RBIs, slugging, OPS, and runs scored. His .275/56/149 line and his 8.4 WAR falls short of only his MVP season in with the Nationals. Wasn’t a great defensive asset but who the hell cares?
JD Martinez CLE
A career year for the DH, with a .303/52/132 final stat line. His 6.6 WAR was very impressive, although he was the only player on this list to be traded mid season. He was a liability when in the field but when you swing the stick like he did, people tend to ignore the D.
In a contract year, Didi stayed on the field all year. He turned in 647 ABs with a .303/31/92 which was a career season for this SS. He was the lone bright spot for this OAK team. They’ll hope to resign him this off season following a 7.1 WAR season.
Joey Votto BAL
An on-base machine, Votto’s .447 OBP was tops in the AL. His .290/16/72 line was not so impressive but he was a key cog on one of the better teams in the league. Unless he sees a turn around IRL, we may never see him on this list again.
Nolan Arenado KC
This guy turned in another great season with a .300/41/118 slash line. He carried a young KC offensive unit that almost reached the post season. He played his usual top notch D, and was on base at a clip of .385. Definitely deserving of being on this list with his AL leading 8.5 WAR.
Christian Yelich CLE
The ALs leader in batting average turned in a .327/32/90 season. His .419 OBP led Cleveland to their first playoff appearance. Playing the all important position of CF, Yelich was truly irreplaceable and that showed during his injury absence. Playing only 120 games this season, we can only imagine what his stat line would look like over a full 162 games after turning in a 7.7 WAR in limited opportunities.
Anthony Rendon NYY
Carried the NYY offense all season with a .297/33/105 line. This pending FA was among the league leaders in OBP in what turned out to be a career season leading to a 7.7 WAR. Probably best the Yanks move on from this stud...
Bryce Harper TEX
Led the AL in homers, RBIs, slugging, OPS, and runs scored. His .275/56/149 line and his 8.4 WAR falls short of only his MVP season in with the Nationals. Wasn’t a great defensive asset but who the hell cares?
JD Martinez CLE
A career year for the DH, with a .303/52/132 final stat line. His 6.6 WAR was very impressive, although he was the only player on this list to be traded mid season. He was a liability when in the field but when you swing the stick like he did, people tend to ignore the D.