tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838171307249404479.post5344911025353390378..comments2012-09-27T22:16:48.514-05:00Comments on Saber Analysis: Midseason Awards- AL EditionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161504488798887643noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838171307249404479.post-45933766005752859802012-07-09T07:19:03.000-05:002012-07-09T07:19:03.000-05:00As far as projections go, yes it makes sense. How...As far as projections go, yes it makes sense. However, you're giving out the MVP award. It doesn't matter how lucky Trout has been (which may not be as much as you think with his combination of line drives, power, and speed). Trout has the higher wRC+ and plays better defense, making him the better player so far. As I said before, Hamilton is probably more likely to sustain his pace, but the MVP doesn't go to the projected best player.Lee Trocinskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838171307249404479.post-5493210282459852572012-07-08T17:07:22.000-05:002012-07-08T17:07:22.000-05:00You say you're not trying to predict the winne...You say you're not trying to predict the winners, but then you use sustainability as a reason for picking a player. A hitter with a high BABIP is not less valuable because of the high figure. He's just less likely to do it over the next stretch. Sale over Verlander is just a matter of quality over quantity, but I can't argue too much on that one, along with the other two.Lee Trocinskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838171307249404479.post-82042537498256319202012-07-08T17:13:24.000-05:002012-07-08T17:13:24.000-05:00My point was that I would rather have Hamilton and...My point was that I would rather have Hamilton and his skill set over Trout and his skill set. I used BABIP to show that point. Does that make sense?timnicodemushttp://timnicodemus.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com