RocketSammael
RocketSammael t1_jc7iiwp wrote
Reply to comment by ElPlatanoDelBronx in 21 year old Nicaraguan pitcher Duque Hebbert signed by Detroit Tigers immediately after game in which he struck out a trio of MLB stars. by carnifex2005
Thanks for pointing out the contradictory nature of his post. He did lead with "sure you can" in reference to claiming Juan Soto is the best hitter in the game, but we'll just ignore that part.
RocketSammael t1_jc7ganx wrote
Reply to comment by TimRoxSox in 21 year old Nicaraguan pitcher Duque Hebbert signed by Detroit Tigers immediately after game in which he struck out a trio of MLB stars. by carnifex2005
Even using your metrics, I fail to see how Soto is "the best hitter in the game."
He's only played three full seasons (2019, 2021, 2022) and in those seasons he ranked #22, #16, and #46 in slugging percentage, respectively. On-base percentage, which is obviously Soto's biggest skill and admittedly one in which he is a beast, he ranked #7, #1, and #6. OPS - #10, #3, #15
So again I'll say - Soto is an unbelievable talent, but he is not the best hitter in the MLB. He may get there one day, but he cannot currently make stake to that claim. He's got to actually produce and show that he's consistently the best year over year, and he hasn't done that.
The stats do not back up your claims.
RocketSammael t1_jc6t9v7 wrote
Reply to comment by OneBar1905 in 21 year old Nicaraguan pitcher Duque Hebbert signed by Detroit Tigers immediately after game in which he struck out a trio of MLB stars. by carnifex2005
Juan Soto is an amazing talent, but you can't hit .240 for a season and claim you're the best hitter.
RocketSammael t1_jc7j779 wrote
Reply to comment by CAM1998 in 21 year old Nicaraguan pitcher Duque Hebbert signed by Detroit Tigers immediately after game in which he struck out a trio of MLB stars. by carnifex2005
Was that the best in the MLB amongst hitters?