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Better long-term: Hosmer or Rizzo?
Posted on 8/8/12 at 6:23 pm
Posted on 8/8/12 at 6:23 pm
Hosmer tore it up last year after being called up in May. Had 19 HRs, 78 RBIs, and an .800 OPS in 128 games. This year, his numbers are down across the board, but his walks are up a little bit and he isn't striking out too much.
Rizzo was atrocious in 49 games after being called up by San Diego last year, but has nine HRs and a .847 OPS in 35 games since being called up a few weeks ago.
Both showed signs of becoming big-time sluggers in the minors. Who has a better long-term outlook?
Rizzo was atrocious in 49 games after being called up by San Diego last year, but has nine HRs and a .847 OPS in 35 games since being called up a few weeks ago.
Both showed signs of becoming big-time sluggers in the minors. Who has a better long-term outlook?
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Posted on 8/8/12 at 6:30 pm to mattz1122
I think they are about even.
I know that is not an entertaining answer, but i think both are cant miss guys.
Hosmer in year 3 could be slightly better
I know that is not an entertaining answer, but i think both are cant miss guys.
Hosmer in year 3 could be slightly better
Posted on 8/8/12 at 6:30 pm to mattz1122
Hosmer long term.
Posted on 8/8/12 at 6:38 pm to mattz1122
I'd go with Hosmer.
I think Hosmer's peak would be a Joey Votto type hitter, just great all around. Rizzo's peak is more of a Mark Teixeira, great power but not a great average.
Both have a long way to go. I wouldnt be urprised if either became an MVP candidate or became a bust. Really disappointed in Hosmer this season.
I think Hosmer's peak would be a Joey Votto type hitter, just great all around. Rizzo's peak is more of a Mark Teixeira, great power but not a great average.
Both have a long way to go. I wouldnt be urprised if either became an MVP candidate or became a bust. Really disappointed in Hosmer this season.
Posted on 8/8/12 at 6:50 pm to 1ranter1
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I wouldnt be urprised if either became an MVP candidate or became a bust.
I dont think either will bust. Very rarely does a player get to the MLB at their ages and bust out.
Posted on 8/8/12 at 7:07 pm to Lester Earl
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Very rarely does a player get to the MLB at their ages and bust out
Just looking back a few years: Lastings Milledge, Jesus Flores, Felix Pie, Jose Lopez, James Loney, Dioner Navarro, Jeremy Hermida, Andy Marte, Willy Aybar, Casey Kotchman, Ruben Gotay, Wily Mo Pena, Jorge Cantu, Hank Blolock, Rocco Baldelli, Sean Burroughs, Laynce Nix, Austin Kearns, Corey Patterson, Luis Rivas, Ramon Santiago, Felipe Lopez.
Posted on 8/8/12 at 7:18 pm to 1ranter1
Hosmer
Posted on 8/8/12 at 9:24 pm to 1ranter1
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Just looking back a few years: Lastings Milledge, Jesus Flores, Felix Pie, Jose Lopez, James Loney, Dioner Navarro, Jeremy Hermida, Andy Marte, Willy Aybar, Casey Kotchman, Ruben Gotay, Wily Mo Pena, Jorge Cantu, Hank Blolock, Rocco Baldelli, Sean Burroughs, Laynce Nix, Austin Kearns, Corey Patterson, Luis Rivas, Ramon Santiago, Felipe Lopez.
I should have said not many players get to the MLB at that age and have stretches like these 2 have had as 21/22 year olds.
really though, some of those guys dont belong. Either they weren't elite level prospects, or they weren't total busts. Not a very long list considering it has guys that date back 15 years. But yes, there are a few on there that are legit. Id agree
This post was edited on 8/8/12 at 9:26 pm
Posted on 8/8/12 at 10:06 pm to Lester Earl
Hosmer long term will be better. Could win batting title. May look a lot like Votto sooner than later. Don't see that with Rizzo.
Posted on 8/8/12 at 10:11 pm to mattz1122
I'll take Rizzo
Posted on 8/9/12 at 9:27 am to mattz1122
Hosmer. Better chance at hitting for a higher average while contributing across the board including SB's. He was a top 10 prospect for a reason... no disrespect to Rizzo as he should be a good player in his own right.
Posted on 8/9/12 at 11:40 am to papz
Hosmer. I like Rizzo, but Hosmer was the higher rated prospect for a reason, and he has a track record of MLB success. He's going through growing pains, but I'm not too concerned. He's still 22.
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