re: It's the third inning and Manny Machado already has hit three home runs

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How is Altuve not in the conversation when he has better stats?

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i mean he really doesnt. i will keep harping on how ISO is a better slugging metric than slugging percentage, which trout is ahead of altuve in, and he gets on base more even with his batting average being 20 points lower than altuves. he is worth more WAR and has a higher wRC+

altuve is absolutely in the conversation for best player in baseball, but that distinction is still comfortably trouts for now