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Originally posted by Halx
You're using stats to compare players when you should be looking at video. Beltre is, if anything, spectacular to watch at 3rd base.
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Stats are the ONLY way to compare players. There is a big difference between making tough plays and making them look easy. Craig Counsell is such an amazing defensive player (2B, SS, 3B). He knows where to set up, he knows which plays he can get to, etc. You'll never confuse him with a guy that is flashy but he'll make every play the flashy guy made.
Looking at video is exactly why Dontrelle Willis was the rookie of the year last season. He was flashy as hell but he numbers paled in comparison to Podsednik and Webb.