Sunday, October 19, 2008

Top 10 Shortstops of 2008

  1. Hanley Ramirez

#1 Stud at the position and has the ability to be the top pick in any draft. I see him getting back to 40 steals and 80-90 RBIs next year. He’s also only 25 years old and should be at the top of this list for years to come.

Final Numbers: 125/33/67/35/.301

  1. Jose Reyes

Playing second fiddle to Hanley for years to come is Reyes, who has a great first half and then, literally, slows down in the second half. Look for him to run even more next year and try to solidify himself as a Mets favorite and not their favorite scapegoat.

Final Numbers: 113/15/68/56/.297

  1. Jimmy Rollins

Repeat MVP, not so much. Posted his lowest power numbers since 2005, but 47 steals is still pretty good. I know he was hurt but I don’t think he will approach his MVP season of 2007 ever again.

Final Numbers: 76/11/59/47/.277

  1. Stephen Drew

This is the same guy that hit .238 last year and seriously put that behind him with an outstanding season. Even as the rest of his D’Backs teammates decided they wanted an early vacation, he posted his best numbers in September hitting .337.

Final Numbers: 91/21/67/1/.291

  1. J.J. Hardy

A really slow start to the season hurt his overall numbers, he had 2 homeruns at the end of May, but came back with 4 solid months and keep his numbers at their yearly average.

Final Numbers: 78/24/74/2/.283

  1. Miguel Tejada

I have a lot of respect for a guy who posted RBI totals of 131 in one season and 150 two years later, but that 150 RBI season was 4 years ago. 2008 marks the third year of his decline from the elite shortstops.

Final Numbers: 92/13/66/7/.283

  1. Cristian Guzman

This guy has some power and has lost all of his speed value. But he can hit for a decent average, and that’s where all his value comes from.

Final Numbers: 77/9/55/6/.316

  1. Ryan Theriot

No power and a decrease in steals, but you would only take him if you wanted runs and a decent average. Or you just really liked the Cubs.

Final Numbers: 85/1/38/22/.307

  1. Clint Barmes

Nice surprise out of Colorado, but can not keep a starting job. Would be nice to see him take over at 2nd for the Rockies and he could really do some damage.

Final Numbers: 47/11/44/13/.290

  1. Felipe Lopez

He hit like the old Felipe Lopez could after he was traded to the Cardinals, but may never regain his stature as a top 5 shortstop pick, his best days are behind him.

Final Numbers: 64/6/46/8/.283

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