Who do you think is the best hitter in baseball, right now?
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pujols....he is so consistent it's amazing...i think he has a better eye than a-rod and let's face it pujols does it in the playoffs also, whereas a-rod hasn't shown an ability to do anything in the postseason other than karate chop the ball out of a pitcher's glove...bonds is a terrific hitter but unfortunately it took steroids to get him to that level
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Jeff Kent. He's solid with the glove and has one of the best bats. His age will soon be a factor as he's already lost a step or two. But he's a hall of famer who can still drive the ball and make all the plays he's supposed to. \n\nIn a few years Chase Utley will likely be the best. He had a great season last year and it's likely that he'll continue to do so. \n\nAlfonso Soriano is by far not the best. His defense is putrid and his offense isn't nearly as good as others think. He does't get on base enough and he's a product of hitting in good hitters parks. He can hit the ball out of the park once in a while, but he's not a guy I want playig for my team.
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Do you mean currently, overall or in their franchise history?\n\nFranchise offensive players would probably be The King Fish (Tim Salmon) or Garret Anderson. Both are at the top in the following categories RBI, homerun and hits in franchise history. They both came up through the organization and have never played for any other team.\n\nOverall, Vlad Guerrero is one of the best players on the team. He didn't win the 2004 AL MVP for nothing.\n\nCurrently, Orlando Cabrera is the best this season. He's been the most clutch hitter with runners in scoring position with 2 outs.
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Best pitcher of each team and best hitter of each? \nAngels Guerrero, Jered Weaver\nAstros Roy Oswalt, Lance berkman\nAthletics Houston Street, Milton Bradley\nBlue Jays Roy Halladay, Reed Johnson\nBraves John Smoltz, Brian McCann\nBrewers Ben Sheets, Bill Hall\nCardinals Chris Carpenter, Albert Pujlos\nCubs Carlos Zambrano, Derek Lee\nDevil Rays Scott Kazmir, Carl Crawford\nDiamondbacks  Brandon Webb, Stephen Drew\nDodgers Derek Lowe, Andre Ethier \nGiants Matt Cain, Omar Vizquel\nIndians Jeremy Sowers, Grady Sizemore\nMariners J.J. Putz, Ichrio\nMarlins Josh Johnson, Migeul Caberra\nMets Billy Wagner, Carlos Beltrán\nNationals Chad Cordero, Nick Johnson\nOrioles Erik Bedard, Miguel Tejada \nPadres Jake Peavy, Adrián González\nPhillies Geoff Geary, Ryan Howard\nPirates Zach Duke Jason Bay\nRangers Akinori Otsuka, Michael Young\nRed Sox Johnathon Papaborn, David Ortiz\nReds Bronson Arroyo, Brandon Phillips\nRockies Bronson Arroyo, Matt Holliday\nRoyals Zack Greinke, David DeJesús \nTigers Jason Verlander, Magglio Ordóñez\nTwins Johan Santana,  Joe Mauer\nWhite Sox  Mark Buhrle, Jermaine Dye\nYankees Marino Rivera, Robinson Canó
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In no particular order!\n\n1.Jose Reyes is the best SS in the game right now\n2 Albert Pujols - the best player in the game right now\n3. Johann Santana - by far the best pitcher in baseball\n4. Ryan Howard - crazy strong and talented hitter\n5. Alex Rodriguez - had incredible numbers in his OFF year\n6. David Ortiz - even though he doesnt play the field he is one of the best today\n7. Carlos Beltran - The best CF in the game in my opinion\n8. Derek Jeter - a proven winner and the likely 2006 AL MVP\n9. Joe Mauer - the best catcher in baseball\n10. Vladimir Guerrero - great hitter, and one helluva arm\n\nhonorable mentions: Chris Carpenter, Roy Halliday Travis Hafner, and Justin Morneau
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The Red Sox.  Tejada is a sparkplug for the team, and one of the best shortstops around.  Manny is a great hitter but a liability everywhere else.  Manny making a great catch in left field is as remarkable as Tejada making an error at shortstop.  I like Manny but enough is enough and Tejada would be a breath of fresh air.
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Take your pick, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, or Mickey Mantle.  All three hit with power and ran with speed when they were in their prime. \n \nI believe the pitching is watered down now days with some many major league teams that there is not enough solid pitching to go around.  So it's difficult to compare today hitters with players from the 1920s to the 1970s.
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Pujols is the better overall player. He is the best pure hitter in the game. Howard put up great numbers this year, and should he become consistent, he will rank high on the list as well. The MVP this year should go to Howard, but he is not, yet, better than sir Albert.
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no way man! BIG PAPI is the best hitter in baseball and he is clean! Bonds on the other hand...why is he still in the MLB???
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Pedro is. He has by far the best career WHIP of any active pitcher, and it's only worse than a couple deadball pitchers... and his Adjusted ERA+ is by far the best ever... remember he's putting up these numbers in a hitting era.
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Albert Pujols, hands down
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Easy....Pujols.  When you put up numbers that mirror that of Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio, any other answer besides Albert Pujols is ludicrous.
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Right now... Jim Thome. Career... A-Rod. Go Cards!!!
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Babe Ruth - he was a great pitcher and hitter. Otherwise, it would be Bonds, except for the steroids issue.
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oh dear people who resond and do not even come close to answering the question...... For the Red Sox the best player would prob be Varitek.... best hitter.. Ortiz  best pitcher.. Schilling............. For the Yankees  player Jeter... hitter Giambi....... pitcher rivera
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Well before he got hurt Albert Pujols was the best player this season. He was on pace to break the single season home run record. Plus he also had a pretty good batting average.\n\nNow I would go with Joe Mauer or Travis Hafner. Both are currently having a great year. Plus Joe Mauer plays a very difficult position and is still producing very good numbers in spite of the toll that being a catcher takes on a player. \n\nJoe Mauer stats:\n.378 BA, 5 HR, 31 RBI, 37 runs, 6 SB\n\nTravis Hafner stats:\n.300 BA, 19 HR, 57 RBI, 57 Runs
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Yes, I believe that Victor is the best catcher in the league right now, and I don't see anyone coming close to his skill level in the future. Go Tribe.