A-Rod better than Pujols?

[K-Town]

Tell me why.

[TruffleShuffle]

Tell me why.

 

Better defense, and provides more value offensively over the average SS/3B than Pujols does over the average 1B.

[illiniguy]

Tell me why.

 

Better defense, and provides more value offensively over the average SS/3B than Pujols does over the average 1B.

He is also faster and runs the bases better. Case in point last year he won a playoff game by himself by stealing third and scoring on a wild pitch. Pujols, although a good baserunner lacks because of speed. That said I like Pujols better.

[ManEatingTarp]

ARod is the tallest giant. Both amazing players, but ARod's skills in the field give him the edge.

I would prefer Pujols at the plate in the clutch, but you can't deny that ARod is one of if not the best players ever at his natural position.

[XZero771679666304]

I like Albert better. I think A-Rod was more valuable when he played SS because he was better defensively there and provided far superior production among SS than he does among 3B. A-Rod playing 3B while Jeter plays SS is one of the biggest jokes in the game. Such a waste. Pujols is better defensively when compared to the average 1B than A-Rod is compared to the average 3B as well, I think.

 

Anyway, their numbers are similar enough that you have to look at these things, IMO. And on a personal note, I would much rather have Pujols at the plate with the game on the line than A-Rod. I also feel like Albert has a lot better presence than Rodriguez.

[CuseCubFan69]

If ARod is playing SS he wins. If he is playing 3rd I still give it to ARod by a hair.

 

But, if the Cards do my trade you can have both.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

The biggest reason I'd choose Arod over Pujols is that while Pujols is a slightly better hitter, he plays first. There are a number of premier hitters at first. Place Arod at SS, and you will be hard pressed to find anyone give you comparable production at that position.

[vaball]

ARod makes more then twice what Pujols does. Pujols outproduces him in almost every offensive category, using seasonal averages, except for HR, of which ARod averages 3 more per season, and stolen bases. The avg., obp., and slg. aren't even close.

 

ARod has more speed, but Pujols is a damn good baserunner in his own right. He's a very good defensive first baseman. He is the consumate team player, and a very humble man.

 

Pujols is 5 years younger than ARod.

 

To me this seems like a no brainer.

[rawaction]

The biggest reason I'd choose Arod over Pujols is that while Pujols is a slightly better hitter, he plays first. There are a number of premier hitters at first. Place Arod at SS, and you will be hard pressed to find anyone give you comparable production at that position.

 

Pujols is better than ARod. When most other things are so close, give it to Pujols for his edge in pitch selection. ARod can still be fooled for a K.

[ltb]

Pujols is a damn good baserunner in his own right

 

no

[rawaction]

Pujols is a damn good baserunner in his own right

 

no

 

16 for 18 in stolen bases this year. That's better than Derrek Lee, who I'm sure you consider a good baserunner.

[imb]

Give me Pujols.

[Chief_Cardinal]

I agree that Pujols being younger is why many feel he is better. Statistically there probably isn't a whole lot of difference. Both can play on my team anytime.

 

I don't see how anyone would question Pujols on the basepaths. He is one of the best I have ever seen and thats with teammates named Rolen and Walker who have a great reputation for running the bases as well.

[Mark_R]

Alex Rodriguez is a better fantasy baseball player.

 

Albert Pujols is a better reality baseball player.

 

The difference in age and salary is enormous, while the production isn't all that different.

 

Give me Pujols every day of the week.

[snoodmonger]

Give me Pujols, too. I understand the argument about relative value at position, but when it comes down to it, I'd rather have Pujols at bat than ARod.

[Geech]

I would go with Pujols, age being one of the biggest factors for me.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Pujols.

[K-Town]

Alex Rodriguez is a better fantasy baseball player.

 

Albert Pujols is a better reality baseball player.

 

The difference in age and salary is enormous, while the production isn't all that different.

 

Give me Pujols every day of the week.

 

How is A-rod a better fantasy player? Pujols has nearly 100 points of OPS over him, over the last 3 years.

 

Pujols is a better baserunner than A-rod, also. Pujols regularly is among the league leaders in runs scored, and was a more successful base stealer than A-rod in 2005.

 

Unless you place ALOT of value on A-rod's defense at third base, then Pujols is easily the best player. Furthermore, he's younger and his contract isn't an albatross.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Alex Rodriguez is a better fantasy baseball player.

 

Albert Pujols is a better reality baseball player.

 

The difference in age and salary is enormous, while the production isn't all that different.

 

Give me Pujols every day of the week.

 

How is A-rod a better fantasy player? Pujols has nearly 100 points of OPS over him, over the last 3 years.

 

Pujols is a better baserunner than A-rod, also. Pujols regularly is among the league leaders in runs scored, and was a more successful base stealer than A-rod in 2005.

 

Unless you place ALOT of value on A-rod's defense at third base, then Pujols is easily the best player. Furthermore, he's younger and his contract isn't an albatross.

 

In fantasy, you usually get points for number of stolen bases and not rates. OPS isn't a category in many traditional roto leagues. Position scarcity is a big issue in fantasy leagues.

[K-Town]

Alex Rodriguez is a better fantasy baseball player.

 

Albert Pujols is a better reality baseball player.

 

The difference in age and salary is enormous, while the production isn't all that different.

 

Give me Pujols every day of the week.

 

How is A-rod a better fantasy player? Pujols has nearly 100 points of OPS over him, over the last 3 years.

 

Pujols is a better baserunner than A-rod, also. Pujols regularly is among the league leaders in runs scored, and was a more successful base stealer than A-rod in 2005.

 

Unless you place ALOT of value on A-rod's defense at third base, then Pujols is easily the best player. Furthermore, he's younger and his contract isn't an albatross.

 

In fantasy, you usually get points for number of stolen bases and not rates. OPS isn't a category in many traditional roto leagues. Position scarcity is a big issue in fantasy leagues.

 

I realize that OPS isn't a category in and of itself, but it does a good job of summarizing the other categories.

 

I may be willing to concede the "fantasy player" argument for 2005, but that's about it.

[cubweiser03]

Pujols is a better baserunner than A-rod, also. Pujols regularly is among the league leaders in runs scored, and was a more successful base stealer than A-rod in 2005.

 

This is the 1st year pujols has stolen more than 5 bases in a year (16). Pujols career is 2-1 SB/CS while Arod career is 4.5-1 SB/CS. Arod has more speed no doubt. If i need a guy to steal a base im going with Arod. If i need a guy to score from second on a hit im not thinking twice about sending Arod but i'll think twice on pujols. There isnt a question on who you would rather have on base in the game, especially in the late innings.

[K-Town]

Pujols is a better baserunner than A-rod, also. Pujols regularly is among the league leaders in runs scored, and was a more successful base stealer than A-rod in 2005.

 

This is the 1st year pujols has stolen more than 5 bases in a year (16). Pujols career is 2-1 SB/CS while Arod career is 4.5-1 SB/CS. Arod has more speed no doubt. If i need a guy to steal a base im going with Arod. If i need a guy to score from second on a hit im not thinking twice about sending Arod but i'll think twice on pujols. There isnt a question on who you would rather have on base in the game, especially in the late innings.

 

Have you ever watched Pujols run the bases? His instincts are incredible. He's led all of baseball in runs scored, 3 years in a row. That's not happening by accident.

[TB_11]

Pujols is a better baserunner than A-rod, also. Pujols regularly is among the league leaders in runs scored, and was a more successful base stealer than A-rod in 2005.

 

This is the 1st year pujols has stolen more than 5 bases in a year (16). Pujols career is 2-1 SB/CS while Arod career is 4.5-1 SB/CS. Arod has more speed no doubt. If i need a guy to steal a base im going with Arod. If i need a guy to score from second on a hit im not thinking twice about sending Arod but i'll think twice on pujols. There isnt a question on who you would rather have on base in the game, especially in the late innings.

 

Have you ever watched Pujols run the bases? His instincts are incredible. He's led all of baseball in runs scored, 3 years in a row. That's not happening by accident.

 

It's not happening by accident, but it's probably more due to the fact that he gets on base, that he gets a lot of extra base hits, and that he has had good hitters behind him over those two years.

 

For Pujols vs A-Rod, if you ask GMs which one they'd rather have for only next year, I'd guess most would say A-Rod. If you ask which would they rather build an entire team around for the long-term, I'd guess they'd say Pujols.

[K-Town]

Pujols is a better baserunner than A-rod' date=' also. Pujols regularly is among the league leaders in runs scored, and was a more successful base stealer than A-rod in 2005.[/quote']

 

This is the 1st year pujols has stolen more than 5 bases in a year (16). Pujols career is 2-1 SB/CS while Arod career is 4.5-1 SB/CS. Arod has more speed no doubt. If i need a guy to steal a base im going with Arod. If i need a guy to score from second on a hit im not thinking twice about sending Arod but i'll think twice on pujols. There isnt a question on who you would rather have on base in the game, especially in the late innings.

 

Have you ever watched Pujols run the bases? His instincts are incredible. He's led all of baseball in runs scored, 3 years in a row. That's not happening by accident.

 

It's not happening by accident, but it's probably more due to the fact that he gets on base, that he gets a lot of extra base hits, and that he has had good hitters behind him over those two years.

 

 

As opposed to A-rod??

[TB_11]

Pujols is a better baserunner than A-rod' date=' also. Pujols regularly is among the league leaders in runs scored, and was a more successful base stealer than A-rod in 2005.[/quote']

 

This is the 1st year pujols has stolen more than 5 bases in a year (16). Pujols career is 2-1 SB/CS while Arod career is 4.5-1 SB/CS. Arod has more speed no doubt. If i need a guy to steal a base im going with Arod. If i need a guy to score from second on a hit im not thinking twice about sending Arod but i'll think twice on pujols. There isnt a question on who you would rather have on base in the game, especially in the late innings.

 

Have you ever watched Pujols run the bases? His instincts are incredible. He's led all of baseball in runs scored, 3 years in a row. That's not happening by accident.

 

It's not happening by accident, but it's probably more due to the fact that he gets on base, that he gets a lot of extra base hits, and that he has had good hitters behind him over those two years.

 

 

As opposed to A-rod??

 

Not as opposed to A-Rod. I was making the point that Pujols's ability to get on base, get extra bases with his power, and the lineup around him were more important factors in him leading the league in runs scored than was his baserunning.