Most underrated players in baseball

[fenrir]

Ben Zobrist is the first choice that comes to mind.

[GiambiJuice]

I think Jered Weaver was the most underrated pitcher in baseball for a few years, but he may have finally started to get some more recognition in 2011. I still think he's underrated though.

I think Shin-Soo Choo also qualifies, though he had an off year in 2011.

[Honus Wagner Rules]

Pablo Sandoval

[GiambiJuice]

Pablo Sandoval

Nah, players with catchy nicknames are never underrated.

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I've long wondered...if Catfish Hunter had just been "Jim" Hunter for his entire career, would he be in the Hall of Fame?

[Honus Wagner Rules]

This hair style is underrated.

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[GiambiJuice]

This hair style is underrated.

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Looks like Prince Fielder's identical twin.

[RaysFan_98]

Ben zobriest. Sam Fuld James sheilds.

[GiambiJuice]

LOL @ Sam Fuld being "under"rated. He's one of the most overrated players in the game.

He's barely above replacement level and he's been given legendary status on SportsCenter and MLB network because of a few diving catches.

[ol' aches and pains]

Paul Konerko

[bluesky5]

Nick Markakis

[fenrir]

Paul Konerko

The last two years have arguably been the best of his career.

[Matthew C.]

Definitely Jared Weaver.

[Zito75]

Adam Jones, Andrew McCutchen, Jered Weaver, Billy Butler and Gaby Sanchez are my underrated picks...

[Honus Wagner Rules]

Paul Konerko

I remember when he came up with the Dodgers! That seems like ancient history. He's had a great and under appreciated career. I wonder if he has enough left in the tank to get to 500 HRs?

[GiambiJuice]

If Paul Konerko gets to 500 home runs, would he be the first clean 500 home run guy to not make it into the Hall of Fame?

If he were to get elected, it would be a horrible selection. He's certainly had a nice career, but FAR from Hall Of Fame level.

[UnderPressure]

If Paul Konerko gets to 500 home runs, would he be the first clean 500 home run guy to not make it into the Hall of Fame?

If he were to get elected, it would be a horrible selection. He's certainly had a nice career, but FAR from Hall Of Fame level.

500 is automatic HOF, barring steroid allegations.

[Honus Wagner Rules]

If Paul Konerko gets to 500 home runs, would he be the first clean 500 home run guy to not make it into the Hall of Fame?

If he were to get elected, it would be a horrible selection. He's certainly had a nice career, but FAR from Hall Of Fame level.

A good question. I'm not a big WAR guy but Kinerko's 29.5 WAR though age 35 seems awfully low for a HoF outfielder.

[GiambiJuice]

A good question. I'm not a big WAR guy but Kinerko's 29.5 WAR though age 35 seems awfully low for a HoF outfielder.

Outfielder?

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[Honus Wagner Rules]

Outfielder?

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Doh!! Brain fart! Though Konerko has played 18 career games in the outfield.

[Biggtone23]

Konerko is a good answer, I also agree with Jered Weaver I think he's just now getting out of his brother's shadow even though he's pretty always been better than Jeff. Even though his career is about over now, and some will say he's a coors field product, I always felt Todd Helton was under-rated.

[ol' aches and pains]

I remember when he came up with the Dodgers! That seems like ancient history. He's had a great and under appreciated career. I wonder if he has enough left in the tank to get to 500 HRs?

I think so. He's 36, and he can always DH for a couple of years when he can't play in the field anymore.

If Paul Konerko gets to 500 home runs, would he be the first clean 500 home run guy to not make it into the Hall of Fame?

If he were to get elected, it would be a horrible selection. He's certainly had a nice career, but FAR from Hall Of Fame level.

Good observation, and I think you're right.

A good question. I'm not a big WAR guy but Kinerko's 29.5 WAR though age 35 seems awfully low for a HoF outfielder.

It's actually worse than that, it's 25.9, Bill Mazeroski territory. I'm not claiming he's a Hall-Of Famer, just that he's underrated.
In your post that I quoted, you misspelled his name, had his WAR wrong, and had him in the wrong position on the field. Now that's underrated!

[Honus Wagner Rules]

It's actually worse than that, it's 25.9, Bill Mazeroski territory. I'm not claiming he's a Hall-Of Famer, just that he's underrated.
In your post that I quoted, you misspelled his name, had his WAR wrong, and had him in the wrong position on the field. Now that's underrated!

Touche! I've always been a bad typer.

[RaysFan_98]

LOL @ Sam Fuld being "under"rated. He's one of the most overrated players in the game.

He's barely above replacement level and he's been given legendary status on SportsCenter and MLB network because of a few diving catches.

Don't hate those diving catches were the best catches of last year.

[GiambiJuice]

Touche! I've always been a bad typer.

Typist

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Typist

Is "typist" a job title?