Todd Jones: Albert Pujols better hitter than Alex Rodriguez - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
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A-Rod or Albert Pujols?.....Who is more dangerous?...
Good article ~
Since I am not a pitcher it is interesting to read the opinion of one. I think good hitters like Pujols, A-Rod, Miguel Cabrera, J Bautista etc intimidate pitchers tremendously because they know one hit can change the dynamics of the game especially a grand slam. Interestingly enough the commentators in the Jays vs. Tigers game last night were talking about how pitchers handle these types of hitters. Many are so good that no matter what type of ball they pitch- a fast ball, a curve ball, or a slider, they can hit it out of the park where as other hitters are not as versatile. As well, some homerun hitters like Pujols and Bautista make pitchers pay for their mistakes. One bad pitch and it's gone. I have seen this many times.
"Albert Pujols"
I am not surprised that the one in the article says Pujols is more dangerous. However, his is just one opinion. I would love to hear from the top ten pitchers in the Majors currently which players they fear most when they step up to the plate. Interestingly, Pujols hit his 400th career homerun last night and Jos? Bautista hit his 41st of the year and 100th of his career. When the score is tight and a slugger comes to the plate it's predictable that the pitcher will walk that batter and face the next one and what happens- that batter hits a home run! I have seen it many times. It might have been better to pitch to the Pujols and A-Rods of the world.
"Jos? Bautista"
I have never seen Albert Pujols play because I watch American League games (no choice that's what I get) but the game of the week is usually a National League game and one of these days I will get to see the St.Louis Cardinals play- espero.
-MP.
Since I am not a pitcher it is interesting to read the opinion of one. I think good hitters like Pujols, A-Rod, Miguel Cabrera, J Bautista etc intimidate pitchers tremendously because they know one hit can change the dynamics of the game especially a grand slam. Interestingly enough the commentators in the Jays vs. Tigers game last night were talking about how pitchers handle these types of hitters. Many are so good that no matter what type of ball they pitch- a fast ball, a curve ball, or a slider, they can hit it out of the park where as other hitters are not as versatile. As well, some homerun hitters like Pujols and Bautista make pitchers pay for their mistakes. One bad pitch and it's gone. I have seen this many times.
"Albert Pujols"
I am not surprised that the one in the article says Pujols is more dangerous. However, his is just one opinion. I would love to hear from the top ten pitchers in the Majors currently which players they fear most when they step up to the plate. Interestingly, Pujols hit his 400th career homerun last night and Jos? Bautista hit his 41st of the year and 100th of his career. When the score is tight and a slugger comes to the plate it's predictable that the pitcher will walk that batter and face the next one and what happens- that batter hits a home run! I have seen it many times. It might have been better to pitch to the Pujols and A-Rods of the world.
"Jos? Bautista"
I have never seen Albert Pujols play because I watch American League games (no choice that's what I get) but the game of the week is usually a National League game and one of these days I will get to see the St.Louis Cardinals play- espero.
-MP.
Going.....going.......GONE!!....
I am not surprised that the one in the article says Pujols is more dangerous. However, his is just one opinion. I would love to hear from the top ten pitchers in the Majors currently which players they fear most when they step up to the plate.
Agreed.......BUT......I wouldn't wanna be Todd Jones when A-Rod faces him the next time....lol.......
I am not surprised that the one in the article says Pujols is more dangerous. However, his is just one opinion. I would love to hear from the top ten pitchers in the Majors currently which players they fear most when they step up to the plate.
Agreed.......BUT......I wouldn't wanna be Todd Jones when A-Rod faces him the next time....lol.......
It depends:
If you are a female, then A-Rod is much more dangerous.
If you are an opposing pitcher, then I think at the present time, Albert is the more dangerous.
HB
If you are a female, then A-Rod is much more dangerous.
If you are an opposing pitcher, then I think at the present time, Albert is the more dangerous.
HB
If you are a female, then A-Rod is much more dangerous.
Hahaha.......thinking outside of the (batters) box.......I like that HB.......lol
Hahaha.......thinking outside of the (batters) box.......I like that HB.......lol
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If you are the wife of Ambiorix Burgos then you'd think that your husband is the most dangerous...
Apresan pelotero Ambiorix Burgos por raptar y tratar de envenenar a su ex esposa - Hoy Digital
donP
If you are the wife of Ambiorix Burgos then you'd think that your husband is the most dangerous...
Apresan pelotero Ambiorix Burgos por raptar y tratar de envenenar a su ex esposa - Hoy Digital
donP
Albert Pujols by far is the best hitter in the game, and Bautista shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence as "The Machine". Bautista---7yrs to 100 hrs......Albert had 282 in his first 7 yrs.....Bautista never had a year over 16 (except this one)....Albert never under 32...?????
Not to hijack the thread, but this is the kind of stuff that really riles me up. What the hell is this guy doing free...heck what the heck is he doing alive? He has already killed a couple of women, almost killed his girlfriend in NY, and now tries to kill this one (not sure if it's the same girl as the one in NY). Seriously when will someone put a stop to this guy. Sorry about the rant. Carry on with Pujols Vs. Rodriguez. Pujols is better right now.
Albert Pujols IMHO is heading straight to the Hall Of Fame especially after winning the Triple Crown this yr. A-Rod on the other hand straight to the Hall of Shame w/ Mark, Rodger, and Sammy to name a few!
Why I mentioned Bautista...
I made mention of Bautista because he is the current homerun leader. However, that does not take anything away from Pujols. I think anyone who has been following baseball over the last decade or so knows what he can do and has done.
I stated in my first post that I am not surprised that the pitcher in the article picked Pujols over Alex. Although I have never been an A-Rod fan per se surely he can be recognized as a good ballplayer but recent scandal and confession has changed people's perception of him (as it should) and appreciation for what he has contributed to the game of baseball. Anyway his numbers are considerably down this year.
BermudaRum, I laughed at your comment because these ball players who have shamed themselves have no chance at redeeming themselves either (in my opinion). I admire a few ball players in the league and I hope nothing of sort becomes part of their history.
-MP.
I made mention of Bautista because he is the current homerun leader. However, that does not take anything away from Pujols. I think anyone who has been following baseball over the last decade or so knows what he can do and has done.
I stated in my first post that I am not surprised that the pitcher in the article picked Pujols over Alex. Although I have never been an A-Rod fan per se surely he can be recognized as a good ballplayer but recent scandal and confession has changed people's perception of him (as it should) and appreciation for what he has contributed to the game of baseball. Anyway his numbers are considerably down this year.
BermudaRum, I laughed at your comment because these ball players who have shamed themselves have no chance at redeeming themselves either (in my opinion). I admire a few ball players in the league and I hope nothing of sort becomes part of their history.
-MP.
Pujols is 30....A-Rod is 35.......
I don't see Pujols play because I could care less about the National League teams. Albert may be a better hitter at this time, but is he a better home run hitter than Arod?
The Cardinals first basemen should be approaching 600 career home runs around the same age (35) Alex Rodriguez was, giving him, just like Rodriguez, a very good shot at eclipsing the all-time mark currently held by Barry Bonds at 762.
Yet Bonds and Rodriguez, who are among only seven players to reach the 600- career home run mark, have both had their names tied to performance-enhancing drugs.
Read more: Pujols eyes unprecedented record, but is it meaningful? - Baseball Wires - MiamiHerald.com
:cheeky::cheeky:
I don't see Pujols play because I could care less about the National League teams. Albert may be a better hitter at this time, but is he a better home run hitter than Arod?
The Cardinals first basemen should be approaching 600 career home runs around the same age (35) Alex Rodriguez was, giving him, just like Rodriguez, a very good shot at eclipsing the all-time mark currently held by Barry Bonds at 762.
Yet Bonds and Rodriguez, who are among only seven players to reach the 600- career home run mark, have both had their names tied to performance-enhancing drugs.
Read more: Pujols eyes unprecedented record, but is it meaningful? - Baseball Wires - MiamiHerald.com
:cheeky::cheeky:
He's a baaaaaaad hitter.............(both)......
Albert Pujols did not pick the team he plays for, or the league...(National)...lol.....you play the hand you are dealt....they're both great players, but yes Pujols is the most dangerous....(of the two)...NOW.....that could change next year.....(who knows)......it's fun watching pitchers squirm when they bat.........LOL........
Albert Pujols did not pick the team he plays for, or the league...(National)...lol.....you play the hand you are dealt....they're both great players, but yes Pujols is the most dangerous....(of the two)...NOW.....that could change next year.....(who knows)......it's fun watching pitchers squirm when they bat.........LOL........
The days of A-Rod hitting 50 or even 40 homers a year are over.
Three reasons-the toll of accumulated injuries, the body's natural decline after a certain age (usually around the mid to late 30's) and the fact that he probably isn't on the same 'roid program as before.
He may reach the home run record, but it will be at a snail's pace, nowhere near as dramatic as Barry Bonds' run was.
Three reasons-the toll of accumulated injuries, the body's natural decline after a certain age (usually around the mid to late 30's) and the fact that he probably isn't on the same 'roid program as before.
He may reach the home run record, but it will be at a snail's pace, nowhere near as dramatic as Barry Bonds' run was.
It is unfathomable that this is being discussed. A-rod is Hall of Famer but Albert Pujols may end his career and one of the top 5 best player ever (Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Barry Bonds type). A-rod has had a lot of holes in his swing steroids notwithstanding, Pujols has none. Pujols is like a Manny Ramirez type of hitter where he is extremely dangerous and you cannot get him out with a pattern. Pujols Career OPS is 1.052 while Arod has .951 OPS, a difference of .101 points.
Not quite.....How old am I?....
That statement is a little tricky, Pujols is only 30...(Career OPS of 1.052).....A-Rod is 35...(Career OPS of .951)...don't be surprised if Pujols comes back to Earth....(levels off.....call it what you want)...with his OPS #.......also just a little reminder, how fast we forget.....when A-Rod was 30 yrs. young...(same age as Pujols now)......he hit 321 BA....48 HR...194 Hits.....1.031 OPS......growing old can be bad if your a baseball player.......
And for those that REALLY want to get bored to death....This is OPS explained.....somewhat...lol.....:cheeky::cheeky:
In baseball statistics, on-base plus slugging (denoted by OPS) is the combination of on base percentage (OBP) and slugging average (SLG). This statistic combines both the ability of a player to get on base and to hit for power. It is very popular in measuring the offensive worth of a player. An OPS of .900 or higher in [[[Major League Baseball]] puts the player in the upper echelon of offensive ability. Typically, the league leader in OPS will hover near the 1.000 mark.
OBS = AB(H+BB+HBP) +TB (AB+BB+HBP+SF)/AB (AB+BB+HBP+SF)
where:
H = Hits
BB = Bases on balls
HBP = Times hit by pitch
AB = At bats
SF = Sacrifice flies
TB = Total bases
Total bases refers to the number of bases a player has gained with hits, i.e. the sum of his/her hits weighted by 1 for a single, 2 for a double, 3 for a triple and 4 for a home run.
Only bases from safe hits count toward this total. Total bases can be calculated from commonly used baseball statistics by using the formula TB = 1B + 2x2B + 3x3B + 4xHR.
Got that....hahaha.........just when you thought baseball was easy......lol....
That statement is a little tricky, Pujols is only 30...(Career OPS of 1.052).....A-Rod is 35...(Career OPS of .951)...don't be surprised if Pujols comes back to Earth....(levels off.....call it what you want)...with his OPS #.......also just a little reminder, how fast we forget.....when A-Rod was 30 yrs. young...(same age as Pujols now)......he hit 321 BA....48 HR...194 Hits.....1.031 OPS......growing old can be bad if your a baseball player.......
And for those that REALLY want to get bored to death....This is OPS explained.....somewhat...lol.....:cheeky::cheeky:
In baseball statistics, on-base plus slugging (denoted by OPS) is the combination of on base percentage (OBP) and slugging average (SLG). This statistic combines both the ability of a player to get on base and to hit for power. It is very popular in measuring the offensive worth of a player. An OPS of .900 or higher in [[[Major League Baseball]] puts the player in the upper echelon of offensive ability. Typically, the league leader in OPS will hover near the 1.000 mark.
OBS = AB(H+BB+HBP) +TB (AB+BB+HBP+SF)/AB (AB+BB+HBP+SF)
where:
H = Hits
BB = Bases on balls
HBP = Times hit by pitch
AB = At bats
SF = Sacrifice flies
TB = Total bases
Total bases refers to the number of bases a player has gained with hits, i.e. the sum of his/her hits weighted by 1 for a single, 2 for a double, 3 for a triple and 4 for a home run.
Only bases from safe hits count toward this total. Total bases can be calculated from commonly used baseball statistics by using the formula TB = 1B + 2x2B + 3x3B + 4xHR.
Got that....hahaha.........just when you thought baseball was easy......lol....
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That tells you that when A-rod was on his peak his best season OPS couldn't match Pujols career OPS. Let's compare Pujols vs A-Rod career numbers:
Pujols:
ARod:
As you guys can see Arod best season OPS barely can match Pujols career line and if we go by OPS+ which compensates by era, stadiums and leagues Arod is at an excellent career 146+ (100 is an average baseball player, not mediocre) but Pujols is clicking at an otherwordly 171+ almost reaching Barry Bonds status (184). Of course he may fall off in his later years but I think we haven't seen the best of Pujols just yet.
Pujols:
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Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
2001 21 STL NL 161 676 590 112 194 47 4 37 130 1 3 69 93 .329 .403 .610 1.013 157 360 21 9 1 7 6 5379/D AS,MVP-4,RoY-1,SS
2002 22 STL NL 157 675 590 118 185 40 2 34 127 2 4 72 69 .314 .394 .561 .955 151 331 20 9 0 4 13 *753/D96 MVP-2
2003 23 STL NL 157 685 591 137 212 51 1 43 124 5 1 79 65 .359 .439 .667 1.106 187 394 13 10 0 5 12 *73/D AS,MVP-2,SS
2004 24 STL NL 154 692 592 133 196 51 2 46 123 5 5 84 52 .331 .415 .657 1.072 172 389 21 7 0 9 12 *3/D AS,MVP-3,SS
2005 25 STL NL 161 700 591 129 195 38 2 41 117 16 2 97 65 .330 .430 .609 1.039 168 360 19 9 0 3 27 *3 AS,MVP-1
2006 26 STL NL 143 634 535 119 177 33 1 49 137 7 2 92 50 .331 .431 .671 1.102 178 359 20 4 0 3 28 *3 AS,MVP-2,GG
2007 27 STL NL 158 679 565 99 185 38 1 32 103 2 6 99 58 .327 .429 .568 .997 157 321 27 7 0 8 22 *3 AS,MVP-9
2008 28 STL NL 148 641 524 100 187 44 0 37 116 7 3 104 54 .357 .462 .653 1.114 190 342 16 5 0 8 34 *3/D4 AS,MVP-1,SS
2009 29 STL NL 160 700 568 124 186 45 1 47 135 16 4 115 64 .327 .443 .658 1.101 188 374 23 9 0 8 44 *3/D AS,MVP-1,SS
2010 30 STL NL 133 589 502 93 155 31 1 35 96 12 3 81 62 .309 .402 .584 .986 162 293 22 1 0 5 33 *3 ASARod:
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Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
1994 18 SEA AL 17 59 54 4 11 0 0 0 2 3 0 3 20 .204 .241 .204 .445 16 11 0 0 1 1 0 6
1995 19 SEA AL 48 149 142 15 33 6 2 5 19 4 2 6 42 .232 .264 .408 .672 72 58 0 0 1 0 0 6/D
1996 20 SEA AL 146 677 601 141 215 54 1 36 123 15 4 59 104 .358 .414 .631 1.045 160 379 15 4 6 7 1 *6 AS,MVP-2,SS
1997 21 SEA AL 141 638 587 100 176 40 3 23 84 29 6 41 99 .300 .350 .496 .846 120 291 14 5 4 1 1 *6/D AS
1998 22 SEA AL 161 748 686 123 213 35 5 42 124 46 13 45 121 .310 .360 .560 .919 136 384 12 10 3 4 0 *6/D AS,MVP-9,SS
1999 23 SEA AL 129 572 502 110 143 25 0 42 111 21 7 56 109 .285 .357 .586 .943 134 294 12 5 1 8 2 *6 MVP-15,SS
2000 24 SEA AL 148 672 554 134 175 34 2 41 132 15 4 100 121 .316 .420 .606 1.026 162 336 10 7 0 11 5 *6 AS,MVP-3,SS
2001 25 TEX AL 162 732 632 133 201 34 1 52 135 18 3 75 131 .318 .399 .622 1.021 160 393 17 16 0 9 6 *6/D AS,MVP-6,SS
2002 26 TEX AL 162 725 624 125 187 27 2 57 142 9 4 87 122 .300 .392 .623 1.015 158 389 14 10 0 4 12 *6 AS,MVP-2,GG,SS
2003 27 TEX AL 161 715 607 124 181 30 6 47 118 17 3 87 126 .298 .396 .600 .995 147 364 16 15 0 6 10 *6/D AS,MVP-1,GG,SS
2004 28 NYY AL 155 698 601 112 172 24 2 36 106 28 4 80 131 .286 .375 .512 .888 131 308 18 10 0 7 6 *5/6 AS,MVP-14
2005 29 NYY AL 162 715 605 124 194 29 1 48 130 21 6 91 139 .321 .421 .610 1.031 173 369 8 16 0 3 8 *5/6D AS,MVP-1,SS
2006 30 NYY AL 154 674 572 113 166 26 1 35 121 15 4 90 139 .290 .392 .523 .914 134 299 22 8 0 4 8 *5/D AS,MVP-13
2007 31 NYY AL 158 708 583 143 183 31 0 54 156 24 4 95 120 .314 .422 .645 1.067 176 376 15 21 0 9 11 *5/D AS,MVP-1,SS
2008 32 NYY AL 138 594 510 104 154 33 0 35 103 18 3 65 117 .302 .392 .573 .965 150 292 16 14 0 5 9 *5/D AS,MVP-8,SS
2009 33 NYY AL 124 535 444 78 127 17 1 30 100 14 2 80 97 .286 .402 .532 .933 147 236 13 8 0 3 7 *5/D MVP-10
2010 34 NYY AL 113 488 432 58 115 27 2 21 98 4 3 45 79 .266 .334 .484 .818 122 209 6 3 0 8 1 *5D ASAs you guys can see Arod best season OPS barely can match Pujols career line and if we go by OPS+ which compensates by era, stadiums and leagues Arod is at an excellent career 146+ (100 is an average baseball player, not mediocre) but Pujols is clicking at an otherwordly 171+ almost reaching Barry Bonds status (184). Of course he may fall off in his later years but I think we haven't seen the best of Pujols just yet.