BRV
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
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Post by BRV on Nov 14, 2013 19:47:31 GMT -5
Stats Mike Trout had over Miguel Cabrera in 2013: Runs (109-103), Doubles (39-26), Triples (9-1), Stolen bases (33-3), Walks (110-90)
Stats Miguel Cabrera had over Mike Trout in 2013: Hits (193-190), Home Runs (44-27), RBI (137-97), Batting average (.348-.323), On-base percentage (.442-.432), Slugging percentage (.636-.557), OPS (1.078-.988), OPS+ (187-179), Total bases (353-328)
Again, it was a damn close race and a complete toss-up. I would have been fine with either winning, but Keith Law's incessant "YOU'RE ALL IDIOTS" argument toward anyone who selected Cabrera over Trout is pretty damn grating. It's not like they voted for Melky or Everth Cabrera over Trout.
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Sparkybob
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Post by Sparkybob on Nov 14, 2013 19:57:03 GMT -5
But you ignored defense and baserunning which is impossible to argue that Miggy was in the same ball park as Trout. Whether you trust UZR/DS or not, a solid CF is a ton more valuable than a slow 3b with no range.
Baserunning isn't just stolen bases. It's the ability to take the extra base, beating out DP which Miggy hits into a ton, infield singles, not clogging the basepaths. That's another huge advantage for Trout.
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Post by Cyno on Nov 14, 2013 19:58:04 GMT -5
Trout was also a much better defensive player, but then I can't remember the last time defensive stats were even considered in an MVP vote.
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Post by Some Guy on Nov 14, 2013 19:59:05 GMT -5
That's taking it in a context neutral environment, it wasn't. Trout absolutely obliterates him both on defense and in base running.
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