Juan Soto vs. Ronald Acuna: Who would you take going forward? - Page 3

doowopbruce · 04-07-2020, 08:46 AM

Soto has a better bat.

t206blogcom · 04-07-2020, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BBases31

Soto, zero question. One has the attitude of Mike Trout and the other of Manny Machado

+1

Soto all day long for me. Can't stand Acuna.

ThoseBackPages · 04-07-2020, 11:59 AM

all three for sure

BBases31 · 04-07-2020, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 66_Fiat

Don't undersell Soto's improved defense from '18-19.

The new Outs Above Average metric for outfielders had Acuña at -1. Trout at -2.

Soto came in at +6, tied with JBJ, and right under Betts at +7. (I'm obviously a Sox fan, but these are two of the highest regarded OFs in baseball.)

From what I can tell, the stat is reflective of being able to position yourself before a batted ball happens, plus your reaction and final execution. Soto was tied for 20th among all qualified outfielders.

Careful with advanced stats around these parts

ThoseBackPages · 04-07-2020, 12:04 PM

i dont envy anyone that is starting to collect these guys now

HarryLime · 04-07-2020, 12:05 PM

I'm a sucker for BB:K. Give me Soto.

Arthur

eye4talent · 04-07-2020, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

i dont envy anyone that is starting to collect these guys now

True. Although, I would argue that one of them still has considerable hobby upside, between the fact that he’s had two fantastic seasons before turning 21 and that his rookie-card selection is limited.

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pewe · 04-07-2020, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

all three for sure

Just them? All 10, at least!

pewe · 04-07-2020, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by eye4talent

True. Although, I would argue that one of them still has considerable hobby upside, between the fact that he’s had two fantastic seasons before turning 21 and that his rookie-card selection is limited.

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Chapman??? (oh wait, too old!) Must have been DeJong

(oh, no! too old again)

give me a hint

ThoseBackPages · 04-07-2020, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pewe

Chapman???

isnt he 25?

pewe · 04-07-2020, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

isnt he 25?

Shhh!!! Edgar Martinez says age doesn't matter

Chicharito · 04-07-2020, 12:24 PM

Soto grabbing his crotch was the coolest thing I've seen the last postseason.

HRBELLI2017 · 04-07-2020, 12:57 PM

SOTO
Would take Bellinger before Acuna as well.

SaltyCracker · 07-09-2023, 06:31 PM

Still taking Ronald Acuña Jr.. Not close.

KhalDrogo · 07-09-2023, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HRBELLI2017

SOTO
Would take Bellinger before Acuna as well.

This comment being last, the user name, and being banned is just perfect.

SaltyCracker · 07-09-2023, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

This comment being last, the user name, and being banned is just perfect.

Don’t remember the username, but love seeing it.

Bambino22 · 07-09-2023, 06:52 PM

I have 12k in Soto cards and 0$ in Acuna cards. I'll take Soto.

Vdm2018 · 07-09-2023, 06:53 PM

Soto won a champ. Acuna didn’t win a champ

PLB9eight · 07-09-2023, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Vdm2018

Soto won a champ. Acuna didn’t win a champ

Different thread same bad take.

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Absknicks · 07-09-2023, 08:18 PM

It's Acuna by a good margin.

Soto is a league worst defender at 24. He's looking at being a full-time DH by 29/30, if not sooner. His defense is horrific.

As for his bat, he was a huge beneficiary of the juiced ball. A lot of his early career success were centered around those flyballs to left center that carried out for homers. He doesn't hit those anymore since they dejuiced the ball and as a result he's more of a 3rd/4th tier type of power bat.

GaslampSports · 07-09-2023, 08:36 PM

Padres fan here. Love Soto but...answer is Acuna

NCWolf · 07-09-2023, 09:50 PM

Changes by the season.

SupermanBrandon · 07-09-2023, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Vdm2018

Soto won a champ. Acuna didn’t win a champ

Ooof. Thats a terrible take. Skip is that you?

dream34 · 07-09-2023, 10:31 PM

One guy is a great hitter, we get a few of these in varying degrees EVERY decade

The other guy is a naturally gifted generational baseball talent who plays the game with a smooth unique style/flair of his own that is rarely ever seen.

They remind me soooo much of Frank Thomas & Griffey Jr

KingInTheNorth · 07-10-2023, 01:30 AM

I don’t post much anymore but what a bunch of terrible takes in here.

04-07-2020, 11:59 AM	#53
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07-09-2023, 06:52 PM	#67
Bambino22 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,571	I have 12k in Soto cards and 0$ in Acuna cards. I'll take Soto. __________________ I collect Juan Soto, Yordan Alvarez, and Marco Luciano. Looking for Yordan Alvarez /5 2020 Sterling Auto.

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doowopbruce Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Island Posts: 2,024 doowopbruce	Soto has a better bat.

04-07-2020, 12:05 PM	#56
HarryLime Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Spaceball 1 Posts: 4,794	I'm a sucker for BB:K. Give me Soto. Arthur

04-07-2020, 12:24 PM	#62
Chicharito Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: We The North Posts: 1,200 Chicharito	Soto grabbing his crotch was the coolest thing I've seen the last postseason.

04-07-2020, 12:57 PM	#63
HRBELLI2017 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Colorado Posts: 550 Sosafan35	SOTO Would take Bellinger before Acuna as well.

07-09-2023, 06:31 PM	#64
SaltyCracker Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 5,472	Still taking Ronald Acuña Jr.. Not close.

07-09-2023, 06:53 PM	#68
Vdm2018 Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: New York Posts: 2,046 Vqle280z	Soto won a champ. Acuna didn’t win a champ

07-09-2023, 08:18 PM	#70
Absknicks Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 446	It's Acuna by a good margin. Soto is a league worst defender at 24. He's looking at being a full-time DH by 29/30, if not sooner. His defense is horrific. As for his bat, he was a huge beneficiary of the juiced ball. A lot of his early career success were centered around those flyballs to left center that carried out for homers. He doesn't hit those anymore since they dejuiced the ball and as a result he's more of a 3rd/4th tier type of power bat.

07-09-2023, 08:36 PM	#71
GaslampSports Inactive Account Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 207	Padres fan here. Love Soto but...answer is Acuna

07-09-2023, 09:50 PM	#72
NCWolf Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 3,450	Changes by the season.

07-09-2023, 10:31 PM	#74
dream34 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,983	One guy is a great hitter, we get a few of these in varying degrees EVERY decade The other guy is a naturally gifted generational baseball talent who plays the game with a smooth unique style/flair of his own that is rarely ever seen. They remind me soooo much of Frank Thomas & Griffey Jr

07-10-2023, 01:30 AM	#75
KingInTheNorth Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 2,860	I don’t post much anymore but what a bunch of terrible takes in here.