The Perfect Lineup
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by user Jgov05
All the talk recently has been about the All Star game and the players for each league, but who are the best players overall in baseball? Here's baseball's ultimate lineup.
Batting Order
1. Jose Reyes, SS, New York Mets: Reyes' OBP is always a bit underwhelming, but his pure speed makes him the best leadoff hitter in the game. Reyes has swiped 37 bases this year, 10 more than any other #1 hitter. His .301 batting average and .355 OBP are huge improvements over his career marks, and his 8 home runs give him ample power.
2. Alfonso Soriano, LF, Washington Nationals: Soriano usually bats leadoff, but if you put him behind Reyes in this fantasy lineup he would produce more runs. Soriano's average has fallen to .269 after a June slump, but he still ranks among the top in baseball in homeruns (26) and steals (20). Only his play in left field would hurt this ballclub.
3. Albert Pujols, 1B, St. Louis Cardinals: Pujols is the easiest choice on this team, no other player produces near his numbers. His slugging (.719) and OPS (1.159) percentages are off the charts and rank first in the majors. And of course his power numbers (28/73) are equally mind-boggling.
4. Carlos Lee, RF, Milwaukee Brewers: Lee is one of the most underrated players in baseball, and this year he has dominated opposing pitchers. He has 25 homers, 69 RBIs, and is batting a respectable .286 for the Brewers. Lee also has decent speed with 12 steals on the year. He is a monster offensively and would drive in the first three guys in this order very often.
5. Vernon Wells, CF, Toronto Blue Jays:Wells is one of the more consistent and balance producers in the majors. On the year he has 20 homers and 62 RBIs all while hitting .314. A poor man's Albert Pujols, Wells ranks in the top 10 in each of those categories. He also has speed (10 steals) and plays an excellent center field.
6. David Wright, 3B, New York Mets:Wright is a huge reason towards the Mets success this season. One of the better young players in the game, he has produced across the board this season (.320-18-68). Wright is very consistent and plays well defensively. A true 5-tool player.
7. Chase Utley, 2B, Philadelphia Phillies:Utley is by far the best offensive second baseman in the majors. He leads all players at the postion with 16 homers, and is second to Jose Lopez with 49 RBIs. He is a proven player that will be an All Star game staple for many years to come.
8. Victor Martinez, C, Cleveland Indians:Martinez is one of the most underrated players in the majors. He ranks at the top 5 in each major cateogry at the position with .307-11-56. Martinez has been a consistent force throughout his career with a .296 average as well as 21-101 per 162 games played. He is decent defensively as well with a .993 career fielding percentage.
9. Johan Santana, P, Minnesota Twins:There's no DH on the Ultimate Lineup, so Santana will be our pitcher. He has been the AL's best pitcher for 3 years running now, as he is on pace for his 3rd consecutive strikeout title. In his last 3 seasons he has also posted an impressive 45-17 record. This year he leads the league in both ERA (2.76) and WHIP (.99). Truly the game's most proven pitcher.
Date
Wed 07/05/06, 7:33 am EST
