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07/22: Alex Rodriguez and David Wright

Posted by: Patrick

I didn't realize this until it was right in front of me:

Compare these two stat lines:
Player A: .316 average, 21 home runs, 79 RBIs, 63 runs, .388 on-base percentage
Player B: .284 average, 21 home runs, 71 RBIs, 67 runs, .386 on-base percentage

The first? National League MVP candidate David Wright. The second? Rodriguez.

So although their stats are virtually identical, Wright (who has 11 errors vs. Rodriguez's 18) is having what is considered a terrific season because the Mets have a double-digit lead in the NL East -- and he makes less than a half-million dollars.

And let's not forget -- Rodriguez has put up these numbers in a "down year" where nothing has gone right for him.

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Steve Lombardi wrote:

Different leagues and different home ballparks. It's not correct to just look at the totals. You have to look at it compared to the league average as a baseline.

07/22 08:44:33

Seamus wrote:

I'm not too sure about that. That would be assuming that the pitching in the NL is better when in reality those stats are also skewed because of the lineups they have. A .386 OBP is a .386 OBP. I don't think the leagues are really too far apart where they make THAT much of a difference and even if they were, the American League is the better league.

07/22 11:37:47

Seamus wrote:

Ah, I take that back, I kind of misconstrued what you said I think. However, all of those stats mentioned rank 1st, 2nd or 3rd among AL 3rd basemen.

07/22 14:08:03

Matt wrote:

I wish the fans would give A-Rod a break. This guy is having a solid year. I am not going to complain about a guy who its .285 and has over 100 RBI's and 100 Runs... not matter what league. Added onto to all that, he also steals. They need to lay off A-Rod. All the critics are putting more and more pressure on A-Rod to perform. When a player presses, it never turns out good.

07/22 21:12:39

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07/22: Alex Rodriguez and David Wright

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