The "Mike Trout vs. Bryce Harper" Debate is Dead

[fordman84]

If Harper is doing this at 22, imagine how good he could be in 2 years when he is Trouts age.

 

[Villain]

If Harper is doing this at 22, imagine how good he could be in 2 years when he is Trouts age.

Well, to be fair, Trout's best seasons were when he was 20 and 21.

 

[obxyankeefan]

I just hit Stats instead of Standings. Harper is leading all of the Majors in average, Runs, OBP, Slugging, and OPS.

 

[Villain]

I just hit Stats instead of Standings. Harper is leading all of the Majors in average, Runs, OBP, Slugging, and OPS.

But not the right choice for MVP, according to one poster on this fourm.

 

[obxyankeefan]

But not the right choice for MVP, according to one poster on this fourm.

A month ago I was leaning towards Rizzo, but I think he lost it with the slump he had. Now I'm leaning towards Harper.

 

[fordman84]

Well, to be fair, Trout's best seasons were when he was 20 and 21.

So does that mean he is already declining?

 

[Villain]

So does that mean he is already declining?

You can interpret it that way if you like.

 

[CarlSr]

Given a choice ... I'd take Mike Trout. I just have a better feeling about him.

As crazy as that is, I'm with you.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

As crazy as that is, I'm with you.

I don't think that's crazy. They're both ridiculously talented and Trout has a longer track record of success.

Until a month or so ago, I don't see how a reasonable person would have picked Harper. I'd still probably take Trout, but Harper's really starting to show some amazing ability.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Harper hit another bomb today, by the way.

 

[Villain]

It's not like Trout is suddenly a bum. He probably won't win out over Donaldson, but he's still a legit MVP candidate. Again.

Just like he has been for every season of his career.

 

[navamind]

It's not like Trout's having a down year either. A 174 OPS+ (AL leading; 2nd best of his career behind only 2013) is far from shabby, and that's with Trout's rough August.

 

[Villain]

It's not like Trout's having a down year either. A 174 OPS+ (AL leading; 2nd best of his career behind only 2013) is far from shabby, and that's with Trout's rough August.

Yep. The only reason why Donaldson is getting the edge in fWAR is defensive metrics. Trout is the most productive hitter in the AL. Again.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

It's alive!

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

It's alive!

 

[Mondo Jay]

Unanimous MVP for BH. A season for the ages.

Despite the fact he is on a rival team, I can put aside my hatred...I love the way this kid plays the game.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Unanimous MVP for BH. A season for the ages.

Despite the fact he is on a rival team, I can put aside my hatred...I love the way this kid plays the game.

You hair-flip lovin faggot!

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Unanimous.

That's kinda something, no?

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

He might give the Padres a massive discount just so he can play in San Diego. I hear tons of good players do that.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]