2005 ML OBP Leaders

[don_kessinger_was_good]

For reference, and recognizing that lack of team OBP is the primary problem with the Cubs offense, here is the rank ordering of all major leaguers in 2005 with an OBP of 375 or greater. Stats shown are BA, OBP, SLG and OPS.

 

Todd Helton COL .320  .445  .534  .979

Jason Giambi NYY .271  .440  .535  .975

Albert Pujols STL .330  .430  .609  1.039

Brian Giles SD .301  .423  .483  .905

Álex Rodríguez NYY .321  .421  .610  1.031

Derrek Lee CHC .335  .418  .662  1.080

Lance Berkman HOU .293  .411  .524  .934

Nick Johnson WAS .289  .408  .479  .887

Travis Hafner CLE .305  .408  .595  1.003

Bobby Abreu PHI .286  .405  .474  .879

Jason Bay PIT .306  .402  .559  .961

Carlos Delgado FLA .301  .399  .582  .981

David Ortiz BOS .300  .397  .604  1.001

Vladimir Guerrero LAA .317  .394  .565  .959

Luis Castillo FLA .301  .391  .374  .765

Pat Burrell PHI .281  .389  .504  .892

Derek Jeter NYY .309  .389  .450  .839

Morgan Ensberg HOU .283  .388  .557  .945

Manny Ramírez BOS .292  .388  .594  .982

David Wright NYM .306  .388  .523  .912

Brian Roberts BAL .314  .387  .515  .903

Adam Dunn CIN .247  .387  .540  .927

Jim Edmonds STL .263  .385  .533  .918

Michael Young TEX .331  .385  .513  .899

Miguel Cabrera FLA .323  .385  .561  .947

Mark Teixeira TEX .301  .379  .575  .954

Gary Sheffield NYY .291  .379  .512  .891

Víctor Martínez CLE .305  .378  .475  .853

Jeff Kent LAD .289  .377  .512  .889

Chase Utley PHI .291  .376  .540  .915

Paul Konerko CWS .283  .375  .534  .909

Geoff Jenkins MIL .292  .375  .513  .888

 

Several names jump out at me. Brian Giles, of course. Can Todd Helton play LF? Can OBP Jesus (Nick Johnson)? Is Bobby Abreu really available in trade? Is Luis Castillo available from Florida? Good old Adam Dunn. And I love Chase Utley.

[Wilson A2000]

Would that make Derek Lee the best overall hitter in the league?

[HoopsCubs]

Would that make Derek Lee the best overall hitter in the league?

 

Derrek Lee might be the player of the year.

[ZMovieman]

Would that make Derek Lee the best overall hitter in the league?

 

Derrek Lee might be the player of the year.

 

Might be? I don't think there is any question (at least statistically) that he IS the player of the year. The only question would be whether voters think the player of the year is also the MVP. Sadly, they won't.

[JC]

I remember earlier this year when so many people were writing off Helton. I still wish the Cubs would explore trading Lee for some bigtime OF help, and bring in Helton. Of course, that is dependant on getting proper value for Lee.

[stitchface]

I remember earlier this year when so many people were writing off Helton. I still wish the Cubs would explore trading Lee for some bigtime OF help, and bring in Helton. Of course, that is dependant on getting proper value for Lee.

 

I think its also dependent on dealing with Helton's contract. Lee is a far better value at this point.

 

I think Giles is the obvious target there. I would also inquire about Burrell if the Phillies want too much for Abreu.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I'd like to see the Cubs sign Giles and if Castillo could be had in a trade, we would have a very good team.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

For reference, and recognizing that lack of team OBP is the primary problem with the Cubs offense, here is the rank ordering of all major leaguers in 2005 with an OBP of 375 or greater. Stats shown are BA, OBP, SLG and OPS.

 

Todd Helton COL .320  .445  .534  .979

Jason Giambi NYY .271  .440  .535  .975

Albert Pujols STL .330  .430  .609  1.039

Brian Giles SD .301  .423  .483  .905

Álex Rodríguez NYY .321  .421  .610  1.031

Derrek Lee CHC .335  .418  .662  1.080

Lance Berkman HOU .293  .411  .524  .934

Nick Johnson WAS .289  .408  .479  .887

Travis Hafner CLE .305  .408  .595  1.003

Bobby Abreu PHI .286  .405  .474  .879

Jason Bay PIT .306  .402  .559  .961

Carlos Delgado FLA .301  .399  .582  .981

David Ortiz BOS .300  .397  .604  1.001

Vladimir Guerrero LAA .317  .394  .565  .959

Luis Castillo FLA .301  .391  .374  .765

Pat Burrell PHI .281  .389  .504  .892

Derek Jeter NYY .309  .389  .450  .839

Morgan Ensberg HOU .283  .388  .557  .945

Manny Ramírez BOS .292  .388  .594  .982

David Wright NYM .306  .388  .523  .912

Brian Roberts BAL .314  .387  .515  .903

Adam Dunn CIN .247  .387  .540  .927

Jim Edmonds STL .263  .385  .533  .918

Michael Young TEX .331  .385  .513  .899

Miguel Cabrera FLA .323  .385  .561  .947

Mark Teixeira TEX .301  .379  .575  .954

Gary Sheffield NYY .291  .379  .512  .891

Víctor Martínez CLE .305  .378  .475  .853

Jeff Kent LAD .289  .377  .512  .889

Chase Utley PHI .291  .376  .540  .915

Paul Konerko CWS .283  .375  .534  .909

Geoff Jenkins MIL .292  .375  .513  .888

 

Several names jump out at me. Brian Giles, of course. Can Todd Helton play LF? Can OBP Jesus (Nick Johnson)? Is Bobby Abreu really available in trade? Is Luis Castillo available from Florida? Good old Adam Dunn. And I love Chase Utley.

 

If the Cubs can't sign Giles, would Jenkins be available in a trade?

[stitchface]

Jenkins injuries worry me. We have enough of those risks around. Is he really worth giving up talent to obtain? I would rather pursue someone like Burrell - power hitters with plate discipline are likely to improve as they mature.

[snoodmonger]

I'd like to see the Cubs sign Giles and if Castillo could be had in a trade, we would have a very good team.

 

I've always liked Castillo. the beauty of him is that Dusty couldn't misuse him. he's a fast guy, so Dusty would love him at the top. The fact he actually gets on base is gravy for the rest of us.

 

I really hope, if he's available, the Cubs explore a trade for him.

[Geech]

Having Castillo steal bases is misusing him, though. He's just not good enough to do it.

[rawaction]

Jenkins injuries worry me. We have enough of those risks around. Is he really worth giving up talent to obtain? I would rather pursue someone like Burrell - power hitters with plate discipline are likely to improve as they mature.

 

Now that Burrell has bounced back, I think Philly builds around him, Utley, and Howard. I think they get ripped off in a Thome and/or Abreu deal before they deal Pat the Bat. Last year would have been the time to go after him.

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

Having Castillo steal bases is misusing him, though. He's just not good enough to do it.

 

SB/CS

 

2000 62/22

2001 33/16

2002 48/15

2003 21/19

2004 21/4

2005 10/7

 

Those aren't good numbers.

[burnt out cubbie fan]

Travis Hafner is good. I didn't realize he put up that impressive of numbers this year.

[katway]

... Can Todd Helton play LF? Can OBP Jesus (Nick Johnson)? .....

 

Yankees tried Nick Johnson in left a few years ago and quickly abanedoned the idea. Nick was simply awful in the outfield. In addition, he is an injury prone as they come and would probably only be available for half the games.