The Best Hitter in the next 10 years

[Homerun]

Giancarlo Stanton
Justin Upton
Bryce Harper
Freddie Freeman
Mark Trumbo
Starlin Castro
Mike Trout
Jesus Montero
Eric Hosmer
Other

[Ajax1723]

Biased answer: Evan Longoria :)

Unbiased answer, Mike Trout, given of all the people there, could hit for the best average, 30 Sbs and 20 HRs, which would make him a perennial all-star

Right now, Justin Upton is the best pure hitter on that list, but Trout passes him I think.

[theautographkid]

Other: Jason Kipnis

[37Jetson]

Miguel Cabrera will still be the best hitter in the next 10 years.

[Yanke3z11]

I think Robinson Cano over the next 10 years, despite having a rough start this season

[Zoop]

Miguel Cabrera will still be the best hitter in the next 10 years.

I hope so. My fantasy team will be set for the next decade. :)!

I chose Trout. Average, decent pop, I think he'll be good.

[purejd86p]

I think Buster Posey only if he becomes a full time first baseman.

[Homerun]

I think Buster Posey only if he becomes a full time first baseman.

I don't know if he will become a full time first baseman. It seems like he is a better catcher, but I don't watch many Giant games.

[Homerun]

No one has voted for Hosmer, Upton or Trumbo, but they are also great young hitters too.

[bradical]

Depends on what your definition of best hitter means?

[Homerun]

Depends on what your definition of best hitter means?

Home runs, average, rbis from 2012-2022.

[CALVINXLIONSX81]

Best hitter is there average not power numbers, ;)

[asw37]

Andrew McCutchen keeps getting better every day. Certainly should be in the discussion.

[Homerun]

Andrew McCutchen keeps getting better every day. Certainly should be in the discussion.

Yes, he is very underrated.

[fert360]

George Springer, McCutchen, Morse, Panik?

[Homerun]

George Springer, McCutchen, Morse, Panik?

It only gives 10 options for a poll. Otherwise I would have included those guys. :)!

[IamRalpho]

Where is Matt Kemp?

[steelers]

The dude is in the minors right now. I can't believe people are taking guys that are already around 30 yrs old. 10 years from now

[Homerun]

Where is Matt Kemp?

I tried to focus on young prospects, but Kemp is amazing.

[Craiggysanford]

I chose other. I think Ackley will be the George Brett of the next generation.

[DtigersFan]

Miguel Cabrera.

[Zoop]

George Springer, McCutchen, Morse, Panik?

I hope you don't mean Michael Morse, who is 30 and hurt with one decent year under his belt. ;)

[houdini]

Mikie Mahtook

[Metsfan1121]

Matthew Kemp.

[zachtruitt]

I hope Stanton finds refuge in another ballpark. Harper is off to a good start so he has the chance to finish with tons of games played so his stats might be off the charts.

[711 Cards]

Freeman no doubt

[Homerun]

Dustin Ackley could have been on the list, but I didn't have any more options.

[bradical]

Starlin Castro has a legitimate shot at breaking Pete Rose's hit record.

He is currently 22 years old and already has nearly 400 career hits in about 2 full years of service.

If he can play healthy for 17 or 18 years, he could certainly push that record to its brink.

[Metsfan1121]

Starlin Castro has a legitimate shot at breaking Pete Rose's hit record.

He is currently 22 years old and already has nearly 400 career hits in about 2 full years of service.

If he can play healthy for 17 or 18 years, he could certainly push that record to its brink.

Lol I think it is a bit early to be thinking about that. Robin Yount had about 700 hits at 22

[dthimesch]

Bryce Harper Dummies :)

[Homerun]

Bryce Harper Dummies :)



Ha ha :D:D

[HatchMo]

Jay bruce? I think people forget that he is 25.

[Homerun]

Jay bruce? I think people forget that he is 25.

I thought that he was older.

[schmuffer]

I don't see Adam Jones on that list

[claw11x]

Everyone is sleeping on Jason Heyward

[scorpion1157]

Bryce Harper is all hype :p

[ufcwecfan]

It only gives 10 options for a poll. Otherwise I would of included those guys. :)!

Instead u put freddie freeman? Lol

[HinkleHammer]

Ackley has to be near the top. Trout is a stud for his age. Sleeper pick.. Kyle Seager. Has raked at every level and is raking now. Maybe a little mariner bias but the dude has professional presence at the plate.

[Homerun]

Instead u put freddie freeman? Lol

Freddie Freeman has major potential also.

[Qwasian]

harper the god!!!!!!!!

[Dtown]

Miguel Cabrera will still be the best hitter in the next 10 years.

Don't agree with you on Leyland, but you are correct here.

[Homerun]

Don't agree with you on Leyland, but you are correct here.

I don't think Cabrera will be that good in 10 years. He'll be 39 years old. He will still be decent, but I don't think that he will be an all star or MVP candidate anymore.

[gritt81]

I went with Castro, dude can hit balls not even close to the strick zone, has a hell of an eye. He doesn't really hit homeruns, but neither did Pete Rose.

[DanDaMan]

Dayan Viciedo :)

[Homerun]

Dayan Viciedo :)


He has been killing the ball lately. Go Sox! :D

[Homerun]

Beckham and Dunn just hit Homeruns. YES!!!!!

[luck15hope]

...............

[Homerun]

Im going with Strasburg! :)!

haha. That homerun was amazing!:D

[mattyice2984]

Castro for average, harper for power, and trout as an all around hitter with less power than harper.

[asujbl]

Andrew McCutchen

[Homerun]

Montero just hit another homerun.

[711 Cards]

Jay bruce? I think people forget that he is 25.

Yes and he won't ever hit over .280

[pkscards]

Trout is stupid good...I'm a big Harper fan but I'd take Trout in a second.

[chansen10]

There is no way in hell ackley is even close to being the best hitter in the next 10 years. Hes highly overrated and secondly i think Andrew Mccutchen
,Trout and Castro are all pretty even on being the best hitter in the next 10 years


Looks like after a year Mccutchen and Trout are both on top of their game, very wrong on Castro

[Benny Blanco]

Buster Posey all day

[Homerun]

Buster Posey all day

He is really good.

[Homerun]

Buster Posey all day

Lincecum was awful today.

[imbluestreak23]

Other, more than likely a name we have never heard of that has yet to be drafted.

[imbluestreak23]

Montero just hit another homerun.

It's amazing how little attention he receives now compared to the other "top" rookies like Hosmer, Lawrie, Trout, and Harper.

[JohnnysBench]

Theres a lot of power hitters on this poll for it to be hitters...hitters I would have to say Starlin Castro is the guy....

[tman109ner]

If Jesus Montero is a Yankee than him by a long shot. His swing was built for that park using it as a launching pad last year.

Now, I'd say Trout, followed closely by Harper.

[Homerun]

It's amazing how little attention he receives now compared to the other "top" rookies like Hosmer, Lawrie, Trout, and Harper.

That's why I put him on the list. He seems so underrated.

[Homerun]

If Jesus Montero is a Yankee than him by a long shot. His swing was built for that park using it as a launching pad last year.

Now, I'd say Trout, followed closely by Harper.

Trout is very underrated. Everyone follows Harper, but Trout has better stats.

[Homerun]

It's too bad Castro is on the Cubs. They suck so much. It is a waste of talent.

[Homerun]

BUMP. I should of put Jason Kipnis on the list. 2 homeruns yesterday, he is really good.

[HinkleHammer]

There is no way in hell ackley is even close to being the best hitter in the next 10 years. Hes highly overrated and secondly i think Andrew Mccutchen,Trout and Castro are all pretty even on being the best hitter in the next 10 years


Ackley is highly overrated? Yeah, all second overall first round draft picks that hit over .400 two years in a row in college and lead the nation in hits while also having the most hits in college work series history. Along with winning multiple collegiate awards. His MLB career has only just begun. But yeah he is overrated. Lmfao. Hater!

[Homerun]

Ackley is highly overrated? Yeah, all second overall first round draft picks that hit over .400 two years in a row in college and lead the nation in hits while also having the most hits in college work series history. Along with winning multiple collegiate awards. His MLB career has only just begun. But yeah he is overrated. Lmfao. Hater!

I agree with this. How would he be overrated?

[colby2611]

middlebrooks, kid has huge upside

[Homerun]

I should of put Ackley on the list. He is really good.

[scorpion1157]

i would say melky cabrera......i wonder what the braves ,yankees, and royals are thinking now :)

[pkscards]

i would say melky cabrera......i wonder what the braves ,yankees, and royals are thinking now :)

Hahahahahah...

Again it's Mike Trout or Bryce Harper. Probably Trout. No other acceptable answer...one of a kind talents.

[scorpion1157]

Hahahahahah...

Again it's Mike Trout or Bryce Harper. Probably Trout. No other acceptable answer...one of a kind talents.

i would take trout over harper......harper is all hype just because hes a teenager.....trout is more all-round specimen

[WCTYSON]

i would take trout over harper......harper is all hype just because hes a teenager.....trout is more all-round specimen

Not sure your opinion should count now, after you wanted to vote for Melky. :rolleyes:

[scorpion1157]

the player to watch.....wil myers (sleeper)

[scorpion1157]

Not sure your opinion should count now, after you wanted to vote for Melky. :rolleyes:

i voted for trout when this polls came out......but melky is not a young prospect

[WCTYSON]

BUMP. I should of put Jason Kipnis on the list. 2 homeruns yesterday, he is really good.

Slow down grasshopper. Just because a player has a good game, week or even month does not mean they should get consideration for the best hitter over the next ten years. :cool:

[Homerun]

Bump. Trout has really come around lately, helping the Angels gain ground on the Rangers. He is awesome.

[Homerun]

Bump. After just over a month, I think mike trout has made his case for the best hitter in 10 years.

[BowmanFan]

I said mike trout before he did crazy good :)!

[Homerun]

I said mike trout before he did crazy good :)!

Good call, bro. :D

[BowmanFan]

Good call, bro. :D

I know. I should have bought an auto then :mad:

[gopherfan]

Joe Mauer! Best average hitter last ten years, best average hitter next ten years. Don't ask for power.

[brianbye]

Gotta be between Trout and Cabrera. I cannot believe Cabrera is not on the list. He has hit 300 hr before his 30th bday.

[Thommy]

Jamie Moyer (Rick Ankiel Style)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dee Gordon (no but really, he'll be good)

[brianbye]

Miggy

Detroit's Miguel Cabrera hit two home runs to reach 300 for his career in a 6-4 win over the White Sox.

Cabrera is the 13th player in history to be in his age-29 season or younger and reach the milestone. The others: A-Rod, Ken Griffey Jr., Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle, Eddie Mathews, Albert Pujols, Andruw Jones, Hank Aaron, Mel Ott, Juan Gonzalez, Frank Robinson and Adam Dunn.

The two-homer game was Cabrera's AL-leading fourth of the season, and it also constituted his AL-leading 41st multi-hit game of the year. Cabrera is also fifth in the AL in runs, first in hits, tied for fourth in doubles, tied for seventh in home runs, first in RBIs, third in batting, eighth in on-base percentage, sixth in slugging, fifth in OPS, first in total bases and second in extra-base hits.

[t4e511]

Trout. He will eventually get more power but not a player always looking for the HR. His in game batting adjustments are exceptional , and see him as a Rose / Gwynn type hitter with a lot more pop. His doubles and triples will either lead MLB , or be right near the top for quite some time.

[Homerun]

Trout. He will eventually get more power but not a player always looking for the HR. His in game batting adjustments are exceptional , and see him as a Rose / Gwynn type hitter with a lot more pop. His doubles and triples will either lead MLB , or be right near the top for quite some time.

Yeah, he reminds me of Gwynn.

[cc80man]

Define best hitting, if its avg, obp nobody comes close to mauer, hes still under 30 and could win his 4th batting title this year.Konerko is good, but he is a lifetime .284 hitter and Trout like most Rookies will fall a little back to earth. Mauers career avg is .324 and statistically .004 behind Pujols for Active players and he is 2 years younger.

[CALVINXLIONSX81]

Miguel Cabrera all day, Should be the MVP this year

[Homerun]

Define best hitting, if its avg, obp nobody comes close to mauer, hes still under 30 and could win his 4th batting title this year.Konerko is good, but he is a lifetime .284 hitter and Trout like most Rookies will fall a little back to earth

Konerko is an amazing hitter, but he won't play for 10 more years. He will probably play 3-4 more years.

[CALVINXLIONSX81]

Define best hitting, if its avg, obp nobody comes close to mauer, hes still under 30 and could win his 4th batting title this year.Konerko is good, but he is a lifetime .284 hitter and Trout like most Rookies will fall a little back to earth

Miguel Cabrera comes very close, and i think he edges him out, just saying

Cabrera: '09 .324, '10 .328, '11 .344, '12 .329

Mauer: '09 .366, '10 .327, '11 .287, '12 .331

[cc80man]

I think if Cabrera ever realize how fing good he really is and worked on it rather than boozing he would be hands downt he best and I love Mauer, but Mauer works at his craft.

[CALVINXLIONSX81]

I think if Cabrera ever realize how fing good he really is and worked on it rather than boozing he would be hands downt he best and I love Mauer, but Mauer works at his craft.

Why do people bring up Booze, for god sakes he made mistakes, but he tops mauer on offense by a mile

[Homerun]

Why do people bring up Booze, for god sakes he made mistakes, but he tops mauer on offense by a mile

A mile? Mauer has won 3 batting titles. Cabrera has none.

[CALVINXLIONSX81]

A mile? Mauer has won 3 batting titles. Cabrera has none.

Thats funny, who won last year?

[Homerun]

Thats funny, who won last year?

Still, Mauer has the edge.

[CALVINXLIONSX81]

Still, Mauer has the edge.

No, Every year Miguel Cabrera is in MVP discussions and should have won it last year, Mauer is a fallen star:)!

[Homerun]

No, Every year Miguel Cabrera is in MVP discussions and should have won it last year, Mauer is a fallen star:)!

Haha, at least the sox tied the division again. :)!

[CALVINXLIONSX81]

Haha, at least the sox tied the division again. :)!

im pretty sure the Tigers are still leading because the own the tiebreaker

[cc80man]

Twins will come back and get 4th place, you wait

[JohnAndrew]

I went with Trout, who I shall henceforth refer to as the Second Coming of Rogers Hornsby or SCORH.

[CALVINXLIONSX81]

Twins will come back and get 4th place, you wait

:confused::confused:

[Homerun]

:confused::confused:

I hope the Tigers will be last. :devil:

[jbhofmann]

I read through 5 pages and nobody named the most professional hitter of this generation?
This guy has pulled 1 foul ball in his career and just had an MVP.

Votto.

[CALVINXLIONSX81]

I read through 5 pages and nobody named the most professional hitter of this generation?
This guy has pulled 1 foul ball in his career and just had an MVP.

Votto.

Hes not the most professional hitter of the Generation.....

[Homerun]

Hes not the most professional hitter of the Generation.....

Then who is? Cabrera? I don't think so. Trout or Harper will be the best hitter in his generation.

[jbhofmann]

Hes not the most professional hitter of the Generation.....

Who do you think is? Pulling one ball foul in your career might be the most impressive stat I've ever heard.

[CALVINXLIONSX81]

Derek Jeter, ring a bell?

[solt0131]

Other - Andrew McCutchen.

[ninjacookies]

Other - Anthony Rizzo


*crickets*?

[Homerun]

Other - Andrew McCutchen.

He is amazing right now.

[ericg531]

Can't forget about my man Heyward! Seriously for 22 years old he's raking and healthy. Expect big things, even more so than Harper I think.

[Homerun]

Can't forget about my man Heyward! Seriously for 22 years old he's raking and healthy. Expect big things, even more so than Harper I think.

Man, I thought that he was a lot older.

[cromartie3145]

Dylan Bundy :eek:

[Homerun]

Dylan Bundy :eek:

lol good one! :cool:

[Homerun]

Let's bump this one up also......

[ChaseSeib]

Trevor Plouffe

[teosdesserts]

Manny Machado!

[Craiggysanford]

Dan vogelturd for sure. Guts down the best eater of the new generation!!! Oh hitter..... Who cares?? I'm a fatty too. Bring on the HOT DOGS, GRILLED STEAK FAT, AND DEEP FRIED SNICKERS BABY!!!

[Homerun]

Trevor Plouffe

Maybe, but I doubt that he will ever be as good as Trout, Harper, or Stanton.
Manny Machado!

He has been tearing it up lately.
Dan vogelturd for sure. Guts down the best eater of the new generation!!! Oh hitter..... Who cares?? I'm a fatty too. Bring on the HOT DOGS, GRILLED STEAK FAT, AND DEEP FRIED SNICKERS BABY!!!

He is a beast! :)!

[calculusdork]

I read through 5 pages and nobody named the most professional hitter of this generation?
This guy has pulled 1 foul ball home run in his career and just had an MVP.

Votto.

Fixed it (I think ...).

Still, I'd honestly pick Votto for this.

[chansen10]

Trout might be the best player to play the game of baseball ever when its all set and done..

[Adamchuk]

I read through 5 pages and nobody named the most professional hitter of this generation?
This guy has pulled 1 foul ball in his career and just had an MVP.

Votto.

I agree with this, was literally thinking the same thing through 4 pages and finally he gets a mention on Page 5.

[calculusdork]

Trout might be the best player to play the game of baseball ever when its all set and done..

That could be said about a hundred other hitters playing the game right now. Trout is awesome, but you're extrapolating out into no-mans land.

[chansen10]

That could be said about a hundred other hitters playing the game right now. Trout is awesome, but you're extrapolating out into no-mans land.

No that cant be said about anyone. Who can bring that type of defense to the field steal 40 bases hit .320 + 30 hr 100 r... Its incredible. sure i realize its very early to throw that statement around but to see a kid do this at this age.. Cant even imagine what hes going to do in his prime

[calculusdork]

No that cant be said about anyone. Who can bring that type of defense to the field steal 40 bases hit .320 + 30 hr 100 r... Its incredible. sure i realize its very early to throw that statement around but to see a kid do this at this age.. Cant even imagine what hes going to do in his prime

I could write a paper here ... but really all I need to do is point you to Dwight Gooden's Wikipedia page and career stats. After his 1985 season, people said the same thing about him. Freaking amazing year, will forever be known as one of the most dominating seasons by any player to ever play the game. And while he finished his career with incredibly respectable stats, you won't see him near any "greatest pitchers of all time" discussions.

You just never know.

[chansen10]

I could write a paper here ... but really all I need to do is point you to Dwight Gooden's Wikipedia page and career stats. After his 1985 season, people said the same thing about him. Freaking amazing year, will forever be known as one of the most dominating seasons by any player to ever play the game. And while he finished his career with incredibly respectable stats, you won't see him near any "greatest pitchers of all time" discussions.

You just never know.

im just voicing my opinion and secondly gooden was a pitcher not a hitter i know what your saying anything can happen i just feel like trout is going to be able to do this for a very long time.

[btimm]

Trout might be the best player to play the game of baseball ever when its all set and done..

2873 hits, 506 2B, 136 3B, 714 HR, 2213 RBI, 123 SB, .342 avg, .474 OBP, .690 SLG, 1.164 OPS
94-46, 2.28 ERA, 1.16 WHIP

No, sorry, we will never see a player as great as Babe Ruth. They won't allow a player to be both a pitcher and an every day hitter, so we can't see that type of dominance ever again.

And if you want to play devil's advocate, think of the offensive numbers he would have put up if he wasn't a pitcher the first ~5 years!

As for this post, I would say the best hitter over the next 10 years will be Evan Longoria.

[calculusdork]

im just voicing my opinion and secondly gooden was a pitcher not a hitter i know what your saying anything can happen i just feel like trout is going to be able to do this for a very long time.

No, I understand completely. Trout is a great hitter, and a heckuva lot of fun to watch, but only through 6-8% of his career. And not to just throw around stats, but his WAR is about as low as you can go and still be the league leader.

[chansen10]

2873 hits, 506 2B, 136 3B, 714 HR, 2213 RBI, 123 SB, .342 avg, .474 OBP, .690 SLG, 1.164 OPS
94-46, 2.28 ERA, 1.16 WHIP

No, sorry, we will never see a player as great as Babe Ruth. They won't allow a player to be both a pitcher and an every day hitter, so we can't see that type of dominance ever again.

And if you want to play devil's advocate, think of the offensive numbers he would have put up if he wasn't a pitcher the first ~5 years!

As for this post, I would say the best hitter over the next 10 years will be Evan Longoria.

Like i said my own opinion.. I realize its a very BOLD statement but when you factor in everything defense and running the bases I think is potential is just unmatched

[Homerun]

2873 hits, 506 2B, 136 3B, 714 HR, 2213 RBI, 123 SB, .342 avg, .474 OBP, .690 SLG, 1.164 OPS
94-46, 2.28 ERA, 1.16 WHIP

No, sorry, we will never see a player as great as Babe Ruth. They won't allow a player to be both a pitcher and an every day hitter, so we can't see that type of dominance ever again.

And if you want to play devil's advocate, think of the offensive numbers he would have put up if he wasn't a pitcher the first ~5 years!

As for this post, I would say the best hitter over the next 10 years will be Evan Longoria.


I totally agree. They will never let a guy do that again.

[Homerun]

Let's bump this up. I want to know what you think.

[ChicagoCubsWS]

Giancarlo. If he can stay healthy, he could hit 50-60 bombs a year, and thats coming from a HUGE Castro fan.

[BostonNut]

This guy:

GP 152 HR 35 RBI 113 BA .313 OBP .381 SLG .551 OPS .932 WAR 2.6

Someone PROVE me wrong...

[tman109ner]

Next....
Jeter:Castro
Prince:Stanton
Griffey:Trout

[egforevervlad]

Trumbo has the most raw power for up and coming stars. 2nd fastest Homerun speed off the bat (under #1 TORII HUNTER, WHAT?! lol)

Snubs - Andrew McCutchen, Matt Kemp, Buster Posey, Jay Bruce

Trout is doing Vlad justice as the next guy to wear #27 on the Angels. 5 Tool Player right there. The next Vlad Guerrero, minus the cannon arm!

[Homerun]

Let's bump this up again.

[Homerun]

I'm really excited for this season! Who do you guys expect to have a breakout year?

[guru]

Joey Votto? :confused:

[calculusdork]

Joey Votto? :confused:

I think you name you were searching for is Jesus Montero. Don't worry ... he's on there. :)!

[Nyfancam01]

I think Justin is going to get better and better but also CANO!!!!!

[death2redemptions]

Freddie Freeman....just you wait....just you wait.

[MarshallCutler6]

Castro. Why? Because I am a cubs fan and he plays for the cubs. Good reasoning right?

[CubsFanInTX]

Castro. Why? Because I am a cubs fan and he plays for the cubs. Good reasoning right?

That was my reasoning :)!

[Codyfinesse]

Watch out for paul goldschmidt this year.

[D J Sportscards]

Jason Heyward is one that can definitely have an argument for... Only time can tell though...

[ItsYourBoyBlue]

Best all around hitter for the next ten years will be Trout in my opinion.

[KC35]

Has anyone said anything about Billy Butler? I'm not saying he'll be the best but he could be one of the better hitters for the next 10 years. He's only 27 and just had his best season so far. And he doesn't just hit for power, he hits for good average as well.

EDIT: As far as the very best hitter for the next 10 years... IMO it's Stanton.

[shabagel]

Will Middlebrooks or Xander Bogaerts. What, I had to pick a Red Sox.

[StlScott]

If you are talking about the entire 10 years total it would be Harper, Stanton, or Trout. In 10 years guys older than them will be past their primes. If you say the next 12 years I would say Oscar Taveras, Bryce Harper, and Christian Yelich.

[Kent Clements]

Bobby Brown

[Homerun]

Lets bump this up. I'd be willing to bet that this is one of the biggest polls in BO history haha.

[Bhenry4]

Jesus Montero, haha.

[Tzvih123]

Lets bump this up. I'd be willing to bet that this is one of the biggest polls in BO history haha.

Surely there are polls on here that have more than 500 voters.

[preakness]

Some brutal others being suggested

[death2redemptions]

How in the world is Jesus Montero and Eric Hosmer on this but not Miguel Cabrera!?

[eaglescubs555]

How in the world is Jesus Montero and Eric Hosmer on this but not Miguel Cabrera!?

1. Was made in 2012 before Triple Crown
2. Cabrera is in his thirties

[Thommy]

bigaust001, billbanning, daschoen, Josh611, sportsfan12345, StraightCash, toppsfan, YankeesKRD

You guys might wanna quit baseball for a bit

[hotbox]

Looks like I voted other... I wonder who I was thinking at the time...

Maybe Eric Sogard.

[Thommy]

Jamie Moyer (Rick Ankiel Style)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dee Gordon (no but really, he'll be good)

Nailed it!

[preakness]

If Jesus Montero is a Yankee than him by a long shot. His swing was built for that park using it as a launching pad last year.

Now, I'd say Trout, followed closely by Harper.

Lol. .

[awz50]

Jesus Montero, haha.

Kinda cracks me up

[preakness]

middlebrooks, kid has huge upside



Funny seeing names like this, Michael morse as other options

[pensfan87893]

andrew mccutchen!!!!

[MetDude]

Jamie Moyer (Rick Ankiel Style)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dee Gordon (no but really, he'll be good)

Pedro Martinez! ;)

[Homerun]

Surely there are polls on here that have more than 500 voters.

I'd like to see if there are. I want to keep this running for as long as possible.
How in the world is Jesus Montero and Eric Hosmer on this but not Miguel Cabrera!?

Keep in mind this was made almost 2 years ago and they were supposed to be really good. ;)

[Highroller]

Didn't read the thread but how is Jesus Montero on this list?

Edit- 2012 haha

[AwesomeJuice]

Starlin Castro.... lol ok

[death2redemptions]

1. Was made in 2012 before Triple Crown
2. Cabrera is in his thirties

Keep in mind this was made almost 2 years ago and they were supposed to be really good. ;)

Oh snap, 2012!? I didn't realize this thread was that old. It appears I voted as well and I guess I used my homer pick with Freeman. I still think Freeman is an incredible hitter but if Miguel Cabrera was on the list I would have voted him.

[meriksson193]

Will Middlebrooks........LOL

[SDcardguy24]

Mikie Mahtook

houdini should have his mod privileges removed for his pick lol



edit: please don't ban me houdini!

[preakness]

Holy crap ^^^

[justdagoodstuff]

Oscar Taveras.

[chansen10]

Ackley is highly overrated? Yeah, all second overall first round draft picks that hit over .400 two years in a row in college and lead the nation in hits while also having the most hits in college work series history. Along with winning multiple collegiate awards. His MLB career has only just begun. But yeah he is overrated. Lmfao. Hater!

Thus far what I've said about Ackely has been pretty dead on. 1. He was an overrated prospect 2. He's going to be no where near being a top 10 even 20 hitter anytime soon

[dthimesch]

Can I change my vote please :)

[Melagoo]

What about Paul Goldschmidt ... just a thought

[death2redemptions]

What about Paul Goldschmidt ... just a thought

Like mentioned earlier, this thread was created in 2012 so he wouldn't have even put together a full season yet.

[Homerun]

Bump. :)

Maybe this thread can get to 600 votes. Make it happen. :devil:

It's pretty interesting to see who was supposed to be great 2 years ago.

[ChiSox22]

Jesus montero.. That made me laugh lol

[rob11nats]

I'm one of the bigger Nats/Harper homers on these boards, and if you voted for him over Trout, you don't understand baseball, plain and simple.

[ChiSox22]

I'm one of the bigger Nats/Harper homers on these boards, and if you voted for him over Trout, you don't understand baseball, plain and simple.

This thread is from 2012 so I could see why some people voted for Harper

[death2redemptions]

I'm one of the bigger Nats/Harper homers on these boards, and if you voted for him over Trout, you don't understand baseball, plain and simple.

Thread was created back in 2012 when everyone believed Harper was going to become a Golden God of baseball.

[WCTYSON]

Jesus montero.. That made me laugh lol

These members have all been reported and are no longer allowed to post opinions on the baseball boards. Thanks for playing, dismissed: :coffee:

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[ChiSox22]

Thread was created back in 2012 when everyone believed Harper was going to become a Golden God of baseball.
I don't even remember voting lol I used to think Harper would end up being better but looking at the poll, apparently I voted for trout , so I was right still haha

[death2redemptions]

I don't even remember voting lol I used to think Harper would end up being better but looking at the poll, apparently I voted for trout , so I was right still haha

It's always interesting to see polls from years ago like this and see how the general public voted and how you voted as well.

Apparently I chose Freddie Freeman which was clearly a homer pick...I think I was wrong lol

[WCTYSON]

It's always interesting to see polls from years ago like this and see how the general public voted and how you voted as well.

Apparently I chose Freddie Freeman which was clearly a homer pick...I think I was wrong lol

May not be the best bat since the 2012 season but at least he is on the front page offensively for that time frame.

[death2redemptions]

May not be the best bat since the 2012 season but at least he is on the front page offensively for that time frame.

Well at least he is no Jesus Montero :p

[Homerun]

Let's try to get this to 700 votes today.

[7jacfire]

I almost spit out my drink when I saw Jesus Montero's name on there, but then I realized how old this thread is. :)!

[tmoore_25]

Ackley is highly overrated? Yeah, all second overall first round draft picks that hit over .400 two years in a row in college and lead the nation in hits while also having the most hits in college work series history. Along with winning multiple collegiate awards. His MLB career has only just begun. But yeah he is overrated. Lmfao. Hater!

It's interesting to read some people's comments from when this poll first came out.

[awz50]

Crap I voted for Montero...Yay me

[chansen10]

Well I was pretty dead on.. Ackley still sucks and will never even be a top 100 player in this game.. Trout- looks like he's going to be the best player of his era.. Castro......Sucks I was wrong about him being a good hitter for years to come

[death2redemptions]

It's funny seeing Montero & Trumbo up there lol.

Looks like I voted for Freeman...that was just my homerism.

[Codyfinesse]

Watch out for paul goldschmidt this year.

Well well well, who saw that one coming haha

[7jacfire]

Jason Heyward is one that can definitely have an argument for... Only time can tell though...
Time has spoken for Heyward, and it's not good.

[tmoore_25]

Time has spoken for Heyward, and it's not good.

I was going to post about him but I collected him as a Brave so I'm at fault on that one too. Was hoping he would be much better than he has been.

[jason122883]

Here's my take on the Mariners.

Ackley- Fooled me too. I thought he was going to be a lock for a .300 avg every year. Watching all the games like I do, I can tell you, he does have the tools to be a very good player. He is just too inconsistent, and not nearly aggressive enough. He also gives up on himself very easily it seems. If he has a mini slump, he tries changing everything. If he would have stuck to what got him to the big leagues, I think he'd be a much better ballplayer.

Montero- Can't count him out yet. Will he be the top hitter for the next 10 years? HELL NO! But, he did rededicate himself this offseason, lost a ton of weight, and has become a very good first baseman. I am assuming at this point he slept with Lloyd McClendon's Wife or something, because with our offensive struggles. No way he should be sitting in Tacoma still. I still think he could be a .280 hitter with 20-25 HRs

[PejaD]

Hit and not power correct? I am thinking Seager or maybe Happ for some reason for 2025.

[Keyser Soze]

Love that there's a guy called "StraightCash" that voted for Montero, because that's exactly what he flushed down the toilet if he invested in him.

[edmovieman]

I remember when Paul Goldschmidt first came up people were bagging that he would strike out too much and never hit above .300. Now look at him!

[death2redemptions]

My vote would definitely go to Goldy if this was asked today.

[CubKings]

Rizzo definitely needs to be in this discussion these days.


Oh, and barring injury or something, Castro should get to 1000 hits this year.

[jrinne17]

AJ Pollock

[Homerun]

Let's get to 700 votes tonight.

[Homerun]

Let's bump this up again.

[Sauceman]

14 people voted for Mark Trumbo. Yikes.

[phasesout]

I can't believe how many people voted Stanton. LOL

"Best hitter" must mean something very different to these people from the traditional definition. If someone asked me who the best hitter of the 90s was I wouldn't say Griffey, I'd say Gwynn or maybe Bonds.

That said I might vote Stanton if the poll was "most dangerous hitter".

[Bretsky]

Kyle Schwarber

[PejaD]

In 10 years from the original post would be 2022. Most hitters reach their prime in their late 20's/early 30's, so it would be someone who is ~20-26 currently!
Nolan Arenado would be a good, non-obvious choice. For a younger, riskier pick, I would say Francisco Lindor.

It is more likely Jesus Montero will be in the ice cream business than a top hitter...

[sheetskout]

Mark Trumbo? Wha?

[Homerun]

Let's get some more votes on this chilly evening.

[ajw9356]

This is funny. There are some really bad choices on here based on what we know now, however there is definitely some flavor of the month going on when people write these threads. It's how this hobby survives though.

[chansen10]

Ackley is highly overrated? Yeah, all second overall first round draft picks that hit over .400 two years in a row in college and lead the nation in hits while also having the most hits in college work series history. Along with winning multiple collegiate awards. His MLB career has only just begun. But yeah he is overrated. Lmfao. Hater!

Lolollolol. I'd vote for Harper today most likely.. I don't know the next 10 years of Harper and Trout are going to be awesome to watch.

[Homerun]

Let's bring this to the top again.

[Bhenry4]

You guys bite your tongue about TrumBOMB, guy will flat rake in Camden this year!

[exitmusicblue]

Would change my vote to Harpah...

[Orange October]

Great thread

[caflisch78]

Would change my vote to Harpah...

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/53665580.jpg

[Homerun]

Let's give this a bump for 2017.

[jeterfan95]

Lol Stanton belongs nowhere on this list. He is pretty overrated in my opinion. He has fantastic power. Great. He also strikes out at an alarming rate and has horrendous plate discipline.

[Melagoo]

Altuve Springer Bregman and Correa

[Melagoo]

Eric Thames ... another HR ... :D

[Drdduet]

Altuve Springer Bregman and Correa

Altuve's career numbers are shaping up nicely. Take a look at them, incredibly impressive with power numbers improving while maintaining his average. Two batting titles don't hurt...

[Ottomatic]

Trumbo LOL. I know Hosmer and Montero were really highly thought of at the time this was made, but can't recall that ever being the case for Trumbo.

Anyway, Trout is really the right answer, but that's boring. I gotta go Mookie Betts for my non Trout pick. Not sure the power was real last year, but at the rate he makes contact he is bound to run into 15+ homers a year with an amazing average. Still only 24 too.

[OC22]

In first (at least in 2017) with Lindor!

[corockies]

Arenado

[thenwhatjk]

lol I picked Castro, I must have been joking

[chansen10]

Trout might be the best player to play the game of baseball ever when its all set and done..

:)!:)!:)!

[Haze28]

Kyle Schwarber.

[jetscollector10]

Eric Thames.

/thread.

[19royaldecker87]

Nolan Arenado!

[texmcpherson]

Jesus Montero

Speaking of, whatever happened to him?

[Bonaflyd]

I chose other. I think Ackley will be the George Brett of the next generation.

Lulz.......

[jason122883]

Lulz.......

I'd like to laugh at him too, but Ackley was the one Mariner draft pick I was SURE was going to be a .300+ hitter every year

[CubKings]

lol I picked Castro, I must have been joking

He's actually on fire to start this season.

Even though he's a Yankee, I still keep on eye on his games.

[Craiggysanford]

I'd like to laugh at him too, but Ackley was the one Mariner draft pick I was SURE was going to be a .300+ hitter every year

Yeah, 5 years ago. Ackley was my dude. I dropped thousands on his 2010 Chrome wrapper autos and 2011 Chrome autos. I was SURE he was going to be a .320+ lifetime hitter.

[jhssketchcards]

Has to be Trout if he stays healthy. But, are we talking "best" as in hits, AVG or HRs? Could have a Tony Gwynn type of guy surface, or Boggs. Or we could have a McGwire with no average or any other "hitter" stat who mashes 40-50 bombs. Best overall guy I think will be Trout. At least all of my PC hopes so

A Side Note:
If he stays on this pace and plays only four more years he could be lock HOF first ballot guy. His stats are sick compared to the greats.

[rcmb3220]

Mikie Mahtook

I assume this was serious?

[rats60]

If we did a top 10 list today, would any of those names be on it besides Trout and Harper?

[Homerun]

If we did a top 10 list today, would any of those names be on it besides Trout and Harper?

I did make an updated one last year:

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/baseball/971825-best-hitter-next-10-years-revised-edition.html

I like the original better though. :D

[Ottomatic]

If we did a top 10 list today, would any of those names be on it besides Trout and Harper?

Since this thread was made Freddie Freeman has ranked as the 6th best hitter in baseball, just ahead of Bryce Harper. He's older now, so maybe not, but he was worthy of being on the list.

[Homerun]

This is still really fun to look back on. Lol.

[Keyser Soze]

This is still really fun to look back on. Lol.

I hope that the 79 people who voted Montero/Castro/Trumbo have left the site because of the immense shame associated with their vote. If any are still around, we need a new pole to see if they should be banned. I vote yes.

[Keyser Soze]

Ackley is highly overrated? Yeah, all second overall first round draft picks that hit over .400 two years in a row in college and lead the nation in hits while also having the most hits in college work series history. Along with winning multiple collegiate awards. His MLB career has only just begun. But yeah he is overrated. Lmfao. Hater!


Also thought this quote was hilarious. BAN!!!

[37Jetson]

Miguel Cabrera will still be the best hitter in the next 10 years.

yeah, about this prediction. Forgot the disclaimer of him being out of shape for the past 5-6 years which has led to countless injuries.

[Homerun]

10 years have passed since I created this thread. Crazy. Maybe I should make a new one for the next 10 years.

[rms13]

Reading pt 2 thread made me come back to read through these. Nailed most of the actual best hitters of last ten years. Some unfilled potential like Hosmer and Castro. And lots of love for Kemp

[fabiani12333]

Reading pt 2 thread made me come back to read through these. Nailed most of the actual best hitters of last ten years. Some unfilled potential like Hosmer and Castro. And lots of love for Kemp

Led the league in OPS+ the year before and was hitting .400 at the time of this poll. Injuries did him in.

[Robles Fan]

Voted Bryce Harper just because this 10 year old poll was still open. :D