We can directly compare both of these players since both are known juicers. It seems to me that Manny has always been more highly regarded than Sheffield, but perhaps they are closer than one would think. Just a quick look at the stats shows Manny to have been the better hitter, however Manny's best seasons when you look at stats like OPS+ seemed to occur in less games played.
Top five for both:
Sheffield:
1. 189 OPS+ in 161 games
2. 176 OPS+ in 141 games
3. 170 OPS+ in 146 games
4. 164 OPS+ in 143 games
5. 162 OPS+ in 155 games
Manny:
1. 186 OPS+ in 118 games
2. 184 OPS+ in 120 games
3. 173 OPS+ in 147 games
4. 165 OPS+ in 153 games
5. 165 OPS+ in 130 games
It's close, but does the fact that Sheffield played more games in his best years give him the edge over Manny? I think so. Sheffield also walked more, and struck out less. Both are considered to be below average fielders, however Sheffield could also steal some bases.
Who do you take here?
Top five for both:
Sheffield:
1. 189 OPS+ in 161 games
2. 176 OPS+ in 141 games
3. 170 OPS+ in 146 games
4. 164 OPS+ in 143 games
5. 162 OPS+ in 155 games
Manny:
1. 186 OPS+ in 118 games
2. 184 OPS+ in 120 games
3. 173 OPS+ in 147 games
4. 165 OPS+ in 153 games
5. 165 OPS+ in 130 games
It's close, but does the fact that Sheffield played more games in his best years give him the edge over Manny? I think so. Sheffield also walked more, and struck out less. Both are considered to be below average fielders, however Sheffield could also steal some bases.
Who do you take here?
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