2006 NSBB Minor League Player of the Year

[rawaction]

You should stand for it. Fox has had a much better year.

How do you figure that?

 

Fox .276/.312/.454 (AA)

Pie .282/.340/.445 (AAA)

 

And that's ignoring age, level and ceiling.

Fox's aggregate stats for the year between A and AA:

 

.299/.356/.527

 

I just can't ignore level and age when I vote.

 

I believe you have to ignore age for an award like this. It's just about who's had the best season. Granted, I do think you have to account for level in this discussion. Of course, I believe the jump from the Southern League (pitcher's league) to the PCL (hitter's league) is the easiest in baseball.

 

For the age thing, I could argue that Pie's 5 years as a professional baseball player give him much more experience than Fox's 3. I could also argue that it's more of a challenge for a C to focus offensively than an OF.

[goonys evil twin]

I believe you have to ignore age for an award like this. It's just about who's had the best season. Granted, I do think you have to account for level in this discussion.

 

I disagree. Age plays a part in my thinking.

 

I look at it like voting for the guy who has had the most impressive season, as in, best stats at the highest level at the best age (with an emphasis on the stats). If you ranked straight stats from 0-100, and a 27 year old had a 99 at AAA, while a 21 year old had a 95 at high A, I'm probably going with the younger guy.

[1908]

I believe you have to ignore age for an award like this. It's just about who's had the best season. Granted, I do think you have to account for level in this discussion. Of course, I believe the jump from the Southern League (pitcher's league) to the PCL (hitter's league) is the easiest in baseball.

Even if the jump from West Tenn to Iowa is an easy one, Pie's numbers at AAA are better than Jake's numbers at AA.

 

For the age thing, I could argue that Pie's 5 years as a professional baseball player give him much more experience than Fox's 3. I could also argue that it's more of a challenge for a C to focus offensively than an OF.

I can't see penalizing Felix for being a better hitter than Fox at a younger age. If Fox weren't a catcher, I wouldn't look twice at a 24-year-old hitting .276/.312/.454 in AA ball. And CF is a premium position for an impact bat, too.

 

I think Fox is having an outstanding year. But the only way he deserves the award over Pie is if you ignore age and level.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Four hours and 12 minutes left...VOTE OR DIE!

[hawkis]

delurking to vote for felix pie but it doesn't look like it will do much good.

[Chris]

I can't remember if it's been mentioned or not, but we have a sweet award to present to the winner this year.

 

What's the award if you don't mind saying?

 

I'll let Raisin give the details on the award.

[Jon]

20 minutes left and Gallagher still has a 4 vote lead.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Polls are closed.

 

Sean Gallagher wins the People's Vote!

[Chris]

The 2006 NSBB Minor League Player has been chosen! The official announcement will come tomorrow night during the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx vs Chattanooga Lookouts game, when yours truly will join Ron Potesta, "The Voice of the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx." The game starts at 7:05 C.T. Below is information on how to listen to the broadcast:

 

West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx (AA)

Local: WDXI 1310 AM

Internet: Diamond Jaxx web site (select "Internet Broadcast" link)

Direct link to NewsTalk 101.5 FM Online

Broadcaster: Ron Potesta, web email form

 

The 2006 Minor League Player of the Year has been/will be presented an original brick from the Wrigley Field bleachers that has been authenticated by MLB.com The brick will have an engraved plaque with the award name, their name, team and the date of the award presentation. In addition, the winner will have a $100 donation to Cubs Care or the charity of their choice in their name.