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Originally Posted by kutulu
Just because there are outliers does not make it significant.
I don't understand the Sheff bashing. He was the MOST productive starter on the Yankees roster last year. Jeter, on the other hand was the 2nd LEAST productive starter (those with at least 3.1 PA/game) on the team.
Edit - I stand corrected. Matsui was the most productive Yankee. Sheff was second.
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I didn't say significant, I said it wasn't a myth. I suggested maybe overemphasized, but not a myth.
Sheff bashing? I don’t think so; I just gave an honest opinion on what I think about his ability to produce in the right situation.
In his career, Shef's career post-season numbers are a .258 AVG, .445 SLG, and .435 OBP.
Jeter's career post-season numbers are .306 AVG, .456 SLG, .380 OBP. Besides OBP, Jeter has been a better player in his post-season career. Yet Sheffield has always been known as the better offensive player throughout his career. Sheff may have been a more productive player last year, but as I said, when the money is on the line (Playoffs) I want Jeter.