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Originally Posted by lukasberger
Hit the nail right on the head. Low OBP and zero defensive value means he's not actually all that great, however incredible his HR numbers are. He's essentially the younger version of Ryan Howard.
He doesn't really hit any doubles either. Gaudy HR totals are all you get from him.
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Ryan Howard was pretty darn great for a few years, and that's coming from a Mets fan. The player in question certainly has some deficiencies in certain areas, but he's no slouch and more than worthy as an All-Star.
Also, since when is a 12 rating at first base mean a guy has zero defensive value? I use the 20-80 scale, but it sure seems to me that 12 out of 20 isn't horrible, especially at first base for a guy who has plus-plus power.
EDIT TO ADD: I know his range and error ratings are low, but again, it's first base, not shortstop. It's a offense-first position.