If you had to choose only one guy who would you pick? Soto, Acuna or Tatis?

[jjrpilot]

I know I've mentioned in other posts, but getting back into cards has been a whirlwind after an almost 20 year break lol.

Seems like Soto, Acuna and Tatis get a ton of love here. For you stat guys...who do you like the BEST out of the three and why?

I know all three are super young and seem to be taking the MLB by storm etc.

[Soxfanguy]

Soto personally. Gets the walks

[andrewjjones]

Acuna. Best all around player and gets a ton of hype. He's the only one if the three I could see taking over Trout. Don't think it will happen but he has the best potential.

[rodeogeek]

Buy-in wise, Tatis could be a great option?

[ThoseBackPages]

no need to choose just one

[REGGIE206]

Soto

[pspa123]

Acuna is the generational talent, but of course living up to it is far from a given.

[nflfans4ever]

All of them are great choices but I would go with Acuna

[doowopbruce]

Soto. Best batting eye.

[dmanrico]

While I think Soto is the better player, we’re talking in the context of cards and so popularity, hype, the “it factor come into play making Acuna the choice.

[Stech36]

By all around potential
Acuna>Tatis>Soto

Soto has the chance to be the best hitter in the league, but defense and base-running matter

[rippev]

Acuna x 100.

[pete2345]

Torres

[speedyjg13]

Soto.......

[oddstuff]

Bought lower end Torres and Soto cards early on...but when it came down to it, most of my last two years of hobby money has gone into Acuna. Just something about the way the ball jumps off his bat. If curious, watch some of his 2017 minor league at bats on youtube. The sound of the ball off his bat seems different than any player I've ever watched. On top of that, Acuna has the running game plus a pretty decent glove. Getting into Acuna's stuff now though (same as Soto and Tatis) is pricey as his cards now have two years of stats as well as projected future stats priced into the card value. Interesting you are asking this question though as I've seen a lot of Tatis stuff priced similarly to Acuna's stuff even though Tatis only has 84 games under his belt to Acuna's 267 games.

[BBases31]

You're way more likely to eventually be underwater buying from the top of the hype train than trying to find someone who the hobby doesn't yet believe can be the "next Trout".

[KhalDrogo]

To have on my team? Soto.

To own cards of? Acuna.

[Skipscards]

Of these three Soto looks the best. His advantage over Acuna and Tatis (who are both amazing players likely to have fantastic careers) is he has dominated at every level. Even as a 17 year old he dominated. His plate discipline has always been remarkable for his age. I predict, within the next 10-12 years he will hit 55-60 homeruns in a single season.

[pewe]

Upside as an “investor” vs card prices? Might be better to ask which has least downside, as a couple of these guys have probably more downside risk than upside opportunity. Just maintaining prices would require them to make a step change in their game that they haven’t shown an ability to deliver.

Soto is probably the exception where if he continues to deliver the performance he’s already shown will at least be flat.

So there is your answer in this group: Soto. Least downside with similar (maybe more?) upside.

But if you are looking for “investments” there are probably a lot better options for upside than these guys if you are buying in today.




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[premium1981]

You have to look at talent, but also "star power". Acuna has the IT factor that drives prices and gathers a following. I personally believe all three will be great for years to come, but Acuna will take it all to another level. Last year was big, but I expect 2020 to be his true breakout season. And that is saying something after the year he had last year.

[pewe]

Originally Posted by Stech36

By all around potential
Acuna>Tatis>Soto

Soto has the chance to be the best hitter in the league, but defense and base-running matter

So you are saying that a player’s defense and base running are much more important than batting performance?

I.e., if player

1 = top 5 batter (I.e., wRC+ 150-160), plus fielder, average base runner

2 = rank 30-40 best batter (I.e. wRC+ 120-130), plus plus fielder, plus base runner

That 2 > 1?


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[JoeAdam]

Soto...already has the Ring!

[rngrdanny22]

Originally Posted by pewe

So you are saying that a player’s defense and base running are much more important than batting performance?

I.e., if player

1 = top 5 batter (I.e., wRC+ 150-160), plus fielder, average base runner

2 = rank 30-40 best batter (I.e. wRC+ 120-130), plus plus fielder, plus base runner

That 2 > 1?


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Not to mention, if baserunning matters, so does running out balls that hit off the wall...

[pewe]

Originally Posted by premium1981

You have to look at talent, but also "star power". Acuna has the IT factor that drives prices and gathers a following. I personally believe all three will be great for years to come, but Acuna will take it all to another level. Last year was big, but I expect 2020 to be his true breakout season. And that is saying something after the year he had last year.

Which is to say... he was tied for 39-41st best batter in 2019 with Michael Conforto and Luke Voit... I sure hope he turns in a good season in 2020, because if he doesn’t elevate his game he’s going to start getting lost in the crowd


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[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by pewe

So you are saying that a player’s defense and base running are much more important than batting performance?

I.e., if player

1 = top 5 batter (I.e., wRC+ 150-160), plus fielder, average base runner

2 = rank 30-40 best batter (I.e. wRC+ 120-130), plus plus fielder, plus base runner

That 2 > 1?


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