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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
Look, I’m not calling a shot or anything, but he’s young enough that he has a possible look at it.
As opposed to a 300 game winner, which may not happen for another 50 years.
Say Vlad looks at his numbers after his 24 or 25 year old season and sees he’s got a look at the record.
A shift to DH full time while he’s still younger than most guys still trying to break in, could save a ton of wear on his body.
It for sure won’t happen if he keeps doing the splits at 1st.
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Well doing what he is doing at 22 is pretty rare, even though guys like Acuna and Tatis Jr are doing it right now as well, shouldn't discount how special Vlad's performance is.
Other seasons from generational players at 22:
Albert Pujols:34 HR .314 BA, .394 OBP, .955 OPS, 151 OPS+
Prince Fielder: 28 HR .271 BA, .347 OBP, .831 OPS, 110 OPS+
Miguel Cabrera: 33 HR .323 BA .385 OBP .947 OPS 151 OPS+
Alex Rodriguez: 42 HR .310 BA .360 OBP .919 OPS 136 OPS+
Ken Griffey Jr: 27 HR .308 BA .361 OBP .896 OPS 149 OPS +
Vlad Jr.: 20 HR .338 BA .447 OBP 1.123 OPS 202 OPS+
Still 100 games left to play...but if he keeps it up that's a better season at the same age than any of those hall of famers.