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by Rob Neyer • Feb 22, 2012 3:01 PM EST
From Jonah Keri's Grantland piece about Cuban slugger Jose Abreu:
Miguel Cabrera was the best hitter in Major League Baseball in 2011. Jose Abreu, even after adjusting his numbers to reflect A-ball competition, blew Cabrera out of the water.
"I don't know that I'd name him the 'best hitter in the world' based on a 60-game performance," said Davenport. "But yes, I'd say there's a chance."
There's a better chance that Abreu is more like Ryan Howard, who's not one of the 25 best hitters in the majors. Still, as Jonah notes, it's fun to dream a little ...
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Nobody tell Jonah Keri...
that Jose Bautista bested Miguel Cabrera in wOBA and wRC+
by JorgeSantos on Feb 22, 2012 3:22 PM EST reply actions
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