Jonathan Papelbon is considered by many fans to be a washed-up, arrogant, overpaid relief pitcher whose talent isn’t where it used to be. From 2006 to 2009, Papelbon was one of the best closers in the game. Now in 2014 after all the criticisms, he’s having hands down his best year since 2009. Yet all anyone can talk about is his bad contract.
An ERA of 1.54, a WHIP of 0.823, and saving 33 games in 36 opportunities.
Maybe it’s things like the picture above that make people underrate him.
He’s a fourth outfielder for Kansas City, but man, he’s a good fourth outfielder. The main tool of Dyson is his speed. His speed brings him help in outfield defense but has also made his stolen base prowess a true weapon. In his career, he has a 86% stealing percentage. He’s sixth in baseball with 33 stolen bases. Now in 2014, he’s added hitting to his skills as he’s hitting .288 so far.
Joey Bats has been one of the best players in baseball since 2010 and everyone in the baseball world knows it.
So how can he be underrated?
His 2014 season has been that good. Turn on the TV or listen to the radio, and the MVP talks seem to forget Bautista. He’s been the leader on a Blue Jay sqaud that’s been competing for the post season all season long.
If that’s not enough, there’s numbers to back up his MVP case. As of September 5th, he has 30 homers, 86 walks versus 86 strikeouts, and a .397 OBP.
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