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fuzzy_patters · 12-12-2016, 09:58 PM

I would pick Olvera. Technically, his OPS and OPS+ were worse than Richmond's, and Wyman was a 20 game-winning rookie, which is impressive. However, I think that something needs to be said for the position in which you play. For a third basemen, Olvera's numbers are very impressive, and the scouting report suggests that he does so while playing Gold Glove caliber defense. I think that trumps a 20 homer season by a corner outfielder and a 20 win season from a pitcher that wasn't otherwise dominating.

12-12-2016, 09:58 PM	#8
fuzzy_patters All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,806	I would pick Olvera. Technically, his OPS and OPS+ were worse than Richmond's, and Wyman was a 20 game-winning rookie, which is impressive. However, I think that something needs to be said for the position in which you play. For a third basemen, Olvera's numbers are very impressive, and the scouting report suggests that he does so while playing Gold Glove caliber defense. I think that trumps a 20 homer season by a corner outfielder and a 20 win season from a pitcher that wasn't otherwise dominating.