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Originally Posted by cross16
I think a guy who consistantly puts up over 20 hrs and 70 or more RBIS is a pretty darn good hitter. I wasn't putting him on Arods level, but I'd say Swisher is a fair bit beter the "meh".
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He is pretty meh for a corner outfielder.
He might hit for 20+ HRs, but he also only hits 25 doubles. Because of this, he's never slugged over .500 and is consistently around .450. Combine that with below average defense as a corner OFer and you're a pretty average player.
It's funny - his OPS the last 3 years is as follows: .864, .836, .743. Basically identical to Alex Rios (only without the defense).
Whoever made that post ripping Moneyball conveniently forgot one of the biggest topics of the entire book - the greek god of walk Kevis Youkillis.