Perception is a funny thing. You can have an opinion about something, perhaps even be sure of it, but what do you do when the facts dispute that perception or simply challenge it? All sorts of factors can come into play, but at the end of the day, can you really go against the numbers?
Here’s a comparative analysis on a couple of great players.
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Considering that both hitters are within 100 games of each other and also played the same position, it makes for a pretty even comparison, right? Player Y holds a solid edge in the power department but for whatever the reason may be, it doesn’t quite translate to him really being a superior hitter.