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Originally Posted by holyroller
How does one state that Posada has a higher OPS due to his higher OBP (the most important ability for a hitter) and go on to say that Lopez is a better hitter?
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Higher Slugging % and Higher BA (things that have to do with actually hitting the ball, thus better hitting). The only thing Posada does better than Lopez is draw walks. Does that truly make him a better hitter?
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