MLB All Underrated Team
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by FreeClarett
These guys didn’t make the All-Star team, but they should have.
C- John Buck, Royals- Has the second most homeruns for a catcher, despite sharing time with Jason LaRue.
1B- Carlos Pena, Devil Rays- He has 20 homeruns in only 230 at bats. If he played for the Yankees, ESPN wouldn’t go more than 15 minutes without mentioning his name.
2B- Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox- .318 batting average, .400 OBP, .991 fielding percentage. He’s been one of the best second baseman in baseball, and (secretly) a key reason why the Red Sox are the best team in the league.
SS- Hanley Ramirez, Marlins- Has better numbers than Jose Reyes in every offensive category except for steals.
3B- Aramis Ramirez, Cubs- With a .312 batting average, 15 homeruns, and 51 RBI, he’s having one of the best years of his career.
OF- Chris Duncan, Cardinals- Having a better year than Grady Sizemore in every category except for steals.
OF- Curtis Granderson, Tigers- Double digits in every category except for steals.
OF- Brad Hawpe, Rockies- His numbers (.310, 15, 60, .394 OBP) are very similar to MVP candidate teammate Matt Holliday (.341, 15, 69, 392).
SP- Tom Gorzelanny, Pirates- See below.
SP- Ian Snell, Pirates- Both Gorzelanny and Snell have an ERA under 3.10 and both are in the top 15 in that category. The two have combined for 40 % of the Pirate’s wins in the first half.
SP- John Maine, Mets- Fifth in the majors in ERA. The four ahead of him are Chris Young, Jake Peavy, Dan Haren, and Brad Penny.
SP- Jeremy Guthrie, Orioles- One of the few reasons to watch an O’s game.
RP- Jason Isringhausen, Cardinals- The only closer with a lower ERA is J.J. Putz.
RP- Kevin Gregg, Marlins- He’s been lights out since becoming a closer. One of the biggest surprises in baseball.
RP- Scot Shields, Angels- Only allowed 9 runs in 42 2/3 innings.
RP- Rafael Betancourt, Indians- Only allowed 5 runs in 39 2/3 innings.
RP- Ryan Franklin, Cardinals- 1.23 ERA and .82 WHIP one year after having a 4.54 ERA and 1.4 WHIP last season.
Bench: Kevin Youkilis, Brandon Phillips, Jimmy Rollins, Chipper Jones, Xavier Nady, Matt Diaz, Reggie Willits
