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| En route to the first batting title captured by an AL catcher, Mauer batted .347, with 86 runs and 84 RBIs. For good measure, he threw in 8 steals. And he’s only 23 years old. |
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| Martinez edges out up-and-coming Brian McCann due to his consistency. Over the last three seasons he has averaged 20 HRs and 90+RBIs. He owns a .301 career batting average. |
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| In his first season as an everyday starter, McCann burst onto the scene with Martinez-like numbers. He matched Martinez with 93 RBIs while topping him in HRs (24) and average (.333). At 22, he has great upside. |
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| The long-time Yankee churned out another typical Posada season, with 23 HRs and 93 RBIs, on pace with his averages over the last 7 seasons (23+ HRs, 89+ RBIs). However, at 35, Posada is clearly heading into the twilight of his career, and a drop-off in production would not come as a surprise. |
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| The aging Pudge managed to put together respectable numbers again. His days of hitting 20+ HRs and knocking in RBIs are long gone, however. The addition of Gary Sheffield to the lineup should increase Pudge’s runs scored. |
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| There’s a lot to like about this youngster. He put up good all-around numbers, including double-digit SBs. He performed much better against lefties than righties (.366 vs. .265) and better at home than on the road (.319 vs. .244). |
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| The Japanese import had no trouble adjusting to MLB pitching. He put up decent power numbers with supporting runs, RBIs, and batting average. |
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| Barrett had a career year despite missing the last month with an injury to the groin area (ouch!). He lifted his average over .300 in mid-June and it never fell back below that mark. It peaked in mid-July at .339. Barrett’s HR totals have been 16 each of the past 3 years, but 2006 was cut short by injuries and suspensions. |
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| Everybody’s sleeper pick at catcher displayed inconsistency throughout the season, but the end numbers weren’t too shabby. He led all catchers in HRs with 26. |
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| After an awful start got him bumped from the leadoff spot, Kendall managed to find his groove in the second half. In August and September he hit .358 and .300, respectively. When you draft Kendall, you accept the fact that he has less power than Carlos Zambrano, as he’s only hit 1 HR the last two seasons combined. He does add a nice dimension of speed, leading all catcher with 11 SBs. |
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