POLL - Which young player do you think will have the best career?

Dboneesq · August 4, 2013 9:02AM

Which of these 5 players do you think will have the best career? By the way, the aggregate age of these 5 young players (104) is only 2 years older than the oldest living ex-MLB player, Connie Marrerro. As a collector of the 1952 Topps set in autographed form, Marrerro is also one of the toughest cards to obtain. Not only is he a HI #, but he moved to his birth country of Cuba soon after he retired.

onebamafan · August 4, 2013 9:51AM

I'll go with Harper...............

grote15 · August 4, 2013 10:01AM

I would say Trout followed by Harper in a close second.

Dboneesq · August 4, 2013 10:36AM

With 20 votes in, Trout takes an 8-7 lead over Harper.

MrVintage · August 4, 2013 10:39AM

I went with Machado. I think the sky is the limit for this kid. Within the next few years I think he will get stronger and a lot of his doubles will become homers......

gemint · August 4, 2013 12:51PM

Being a Pirate fan, I have to vote for Gerrit Cole.

slum22 · August 4, 2013 1:10PM

Trout is off to one of the greatest starts to a career ever and he's twenty one. What he's doing makes Griffey at the same time period look pedestrian. Harper is talented but seems a bit injury prone. Machado would be my third pick. He's got a chance to be great A Rod minis PEDs and an all time glove in the field.

hyperchipper09 · August 4, 2013 1:12PM

I went with Trout. Seems to be the smart money pick. I like Puig but he presents a couple of concerns.

Piggs · August 4, 2013 1:20PM

I'm going to go off the board with Kyle Seager of the Mariners. Two years in the league but a solid hitter from day one. Doug

TNP777 · August 4, 2013 1:36PM

I went with Machado. Something about that kid that I really like.

Dboneesq · August 4, 2013 1:38PM

<< <i>I'm going to go off the board with Kyle Seager of the Mariners. Two years in the league but a solid hitter from day one. Doug >>

Hey Doug ... that was NOT a choice! LOL Doug

Dboneesq · August 4, 2013 2:45PM

With 70 votes in, trout has taken a HUGE lead, with 36 votes. Going to bed ... let's see what happens tomorrow.

csmtampa · August 4, 2013 2:51PM

Wil Myers appears to have been deleted off of your list Doug!

MintMoondog · August 4, 2013 5:38PM

Nice poll Doug! I went with Trout (based on pure explosiveness - the guy is pure dynamite), love the Machado kid...but I am really psyched to watch Iglesias play D at short for the next ten years in Detroit...that kid has an incredible glove.

totallyradd · August 5, 2013 1:07AM

For my sake, I hope it's Jean Segura.

Dboneesq · August 5, 2013 3:02AM

With 94 responses, Mr. Trout has received more than twice as many votes as the next kid (Bryce Harper).

lightningboy · August 5, 2013 9:55AM

Trout is off to one of the greatest starts to a career ever and he's twenty one. What he's doing makes Griffey at the same time period look pedestrian

I agree that Trout is the most sure fire of these guys. However, he certainly does not make Griffey Jr., look pedestrian.

After their 2nd full seasons with each of them being 21, a few key stats look like this:

HR Griffey 38, Trout 35,
RBI Griffey 141 Trout 99
Runs Griffey 152 Trout 149
Hits Griffey 299 Trout 209

I know that Trout is also an exceptional outfielder, but anyone who remembers seeing Griffey Jr, highlights on ESPN, certainly knows that his defense was up there with anybody.

thenavarro · August 5, 2013 10:26AM

Trout- one of only a handful of Rangers opponents that I actually respect. Keep in mind that I only see these guys when they play Texas, so I don't have a whole lot of data to work with, but this guy impresses me. Seems to have a decent bat, tremendous speed, good fielding, and a LOT of heart. I'd make room for him on the Rangers anytime if I had a vote, and that's one of the best compliments I can give a player.

Profar on the other hand does nothing for me. I've wanted the Rangers to trade him and his "potential" for a couple of years now to get a player that can actually play NOW at a high level and help put them over the top

Dboneesq · August 5, 2013 11:37AM

<< <i>Trout.
Profar on the other hand does nothing for me. I've wanted the Rangers to trade him and his "potential" for a couple of years now to get a player that can actually play NOW at a high level and help put them over the top >>

Mike ... that's funny, as the only reason I put Profar on the list was I thought you would vote for him. HAHAHA

Big80s · August 5, 2013 11:45AM

<< <i>
Mike ... that's funny, as the only reason I put Profar on the list was I thought you would vote for him. HAHAHA >>

I still think the kid's got something under the hood. Party of one, anyone

Dpeck100 · August 5, 2013 11:51AM

I voted for Yasiel Puig.

This guy is super talented and has superstar written all over him. I have a feeling we will be seeing this guys face plastered all over many products in the coming years and will put up some solid numbers.

POLL - Which young player do you think will have the best career?

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