Angels' Second Best Hitter; Second Best Player

[ABC]

Take salary out of the equation. Who would you rather take assuming everyone is equally compensated?

[ABC]

Hitter: Calhoun

Player: Calhoun or maybe even Aybar (given premium position)

[HaloMagic]

Calhoun is a good pick but don't forget about Freese.

[ABC]

Not even in the poll for the jokesters. 

[HaloMagic]

If this was a serious pole he'd be there.

[Richard]

Hitter went with Ginger Trout

 

Player went with Aybar. 

[CaliAngel]

Calhoun is absolutely raking it and IMO has earned his leadoff spot for the rest of the season.

 

He also makes great plays when they come to him, but consistently, Aybar is the one making the most tough plays look routine, and comes up with a great which seems like every day.

[NachoPop]

Calhoun!!

[Glen]

Remember when Scioscia was platooning Calhoun? Good times.

[NrM]

Platoon Calhoun is the 2nd best player.

[Oz27]

Hitter is still Pujols. Player a tough call between Kendrick and Aybar with Calhoun not far behind

[Stradling]

I chose Calhoun because he just seems to be consistent and not be too up and down. However when Albert isn't hitting everything on the ground to the left side and is in one of his hot patches he's still pretty damn good.

[Troll Daddy]

I love Kole Calhoun and what a terrific player he as been thus far but Pujols is still the better hitter.

Aybar is my favorite player. Angels need to show the love and extend him in the off season.

[mancini79]

Would rather have Pujols over Calhoun, but it's a close call.

 

2nd best player this season has been Aybar. He's been great at the plate, with his D and even on the bases.

[Sherlock31]

Who voted for "Kendrick the GIDP waiting to happen"?

Edited July 26, 2014 by Sherlock31

[Stradling]

Who voted for "Kendrick the GIDP waiting to happen"?

Probably someone that doesn't only see his double plays but actually values what he does for the team. You wouldn't understand. By the way, I originally voted for Calhoun and Calhoun, but then I changed my vote to Calhoun and Aybar.

[Ordos]

Who voted for "Kendrick the GIDP waiting to happen"?

I did, because I enjoy watching people freak out. Besides, didn't we establish that BA and RBIs are super important?

[Angel Oracle]

Definately Ginger Power for 2nd best hitter

The guy produces runs, because he has solid power and can make things happen on the bases (crazy number of runs scored and on pace for some 25 HRs over 150 games), and has solid pitch recognition skills.

It's really close between Ginger Power and Aybar for 2nd best all-around. That, I need to think about.

Aybar has become so solid at shortstop and while never walking a lot his pitch recognition skills aren't bad. He doesn't get fooled constantly like Hamilton and Kendrick are by the same pitch (curve or slider).

His XBH is also better than ever now (on pace for about 55).

As solid as Pujols' numbers are, I can't ignore that poor 2 months he went through at the plate after HR #500.

Edited July 26, 2014 by Angel Oracle

[Sherlock31]

Would rather have Pujols over Calhoun, but it's a close call.

 

2nd best player this season has been Aybar. He's been great at the plate, with his D and even on the bases.

I agree on everything you said except on the bases..........7 CS this year.

Edited July 26, 2014 by Sherlock31

[mancini79]

I agree on everything you said except on the bases..........7 CS this year.

 

CS isn't necessarily a bone-head base running play. I've seen him extend singles into doubles and take extra bases off hits. Angels have been known for base running blunders and Aybar has avoided that this season.

[Hollyw00d]

Calboom

iBar

[santini1]

I wonder where Calhoon's stats would be if he had never been injured which took 6 weeks away, plus was the cause for the platoon. Maybe 17-19 hrs? I think hes definately the best hitter this season.

As for player, i think we can all agree Richards. But when it comes to position players, its a tough call..ill take calhoun though.

[Taylor]

Why are there no pitchers included in the second best player poll? I would vote for Richards and Weaver as second and third best, respectively.

[Guest]

CS isn't necessarily a bone-head base running play. I've seen him extend singles into doubles and take extra bases off hits. Angels have been known for base running blunders and Aybar has avoided that this season.

it's often a bone headed managerial play

[ABC]

Why are there no pitchers included in the second best player poll? I would vote for Richards and Weaver as second and third best, respectively.

 

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