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Paul Goldschmidt Making Strong Claim for MLB's Top-Hitter Throne

Who's the best hitter in Major League Baseball? Most people would probably say Miguel Cabrera. And that's a fine choice, what with him being Miguel Cabrera and all.

But for your consideration, here's another name: Paul Goldschmidt.

Now, it did cross my mind to proceed by introducing the Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman as baseball's most underrated player. But according to the latest update, Goldschmidt is trailing only Bryce Harper and Buster Posey in the National League All-Star voting.

Evidently, the secret is out. Fans have noticed that Goldschmidt is following up two excellent seasons in 2013 and 2014 with another one in 2015, as he's batting .