More HR's M Cab or Braun?

[jake_harv88]

I have both pegged at 35, but I have more confidence in M. Cab...

[Maris09]

I dont think there is any question that Braun will hit more HR's.

Huh?

Both hit 37 last year. M-Cab had 21 after the All-Star break to Braun's 14.

In his second full season in the AL, my money would be on Cabrera.

Did you really look at all the facts before that 'huh"?

Braun matched Cabrera's career high of 37, in only his 2nd year in the big leauges (2008).
Also back in 2007 (Braun's 1st season) he also matched Cabrera's career high at the time, which was 34......and Braun did it in 44 less games.

Obviously current health is an issue, and I'm not saying I wouldn't rather have MCab (especially since he's 3B eligible), but to me there's little doubt that Braun has at least a little more power potential.

Career HR per AB
MCab approx 1 HR per 19 AB
Braun approx 1 HR per 15 AB

I think Braun has a little more power, but I also think I'd rather have MCab for this year.

[Ender]

I'll take Braun, he was on pace for 40 before his injury last year, he's in a better hitters park, he's in a weaker league and he is more of a hacker so gets more 'chances' to hit a HR.

[ayebatter]

MCab - 37
Braun - 35

[DaShiz23]

If this ribcage thing keeps acting up it won't even be close

This is where I'm at....I wouldn't be suprised if Braun misses a couple dozen games.

This is what pushes me to the Cabrera side.

[MasterX1918]

MCab - 37
Braun - 35

I was just about to post Miggy-35, Braun-37

[DaShiz23]

MCab - 37
Braun - 35

I was just about to post Miggy-35, Braun-37

I see Miggy going off, mid to lower 40s.

[ayebatter]

MCab - 37
Braun - 35

I was just about to post Miggy-35, Braun-37

Glad to see you changed your mind.

[duckbillgates]

I dont think there is any question that Braun will hit more HR's.

Huh?

Both hit 37 last year. M-Cab had 21 after the All-Star break to Braun's 14.

In his second full season in the AL, my money would be on Cabrera.

Did you really look at all the facts before that 'huh"?

Braun matched Cabrera's career high of 37, in only his 2nd year in the big leauges (2008).
Also back in 2007 (Braun's 1st season) he also matched Cabrera's career high at the time, which was 34......and Braun did it in 44 less games.

Obviously current health is an issue, and I'm not saying I wouldn't rather have MCab (especially since he's 3B eligible), but to me there's little doubt that Braun has at least a little more power potential.

Career HR per AB
MCab approx 1 HR per 19 AB
Braun approx 1 HR per 15 AB

I think Braun has a little more power, but I also think I'd rather have MCab for this year.

Oh, I'm not arguing that they aren't close. That's why the "huh?" in response to someone saying that Braun was the undoubted HR leader.

As for the career stats, M-Cab spent his first five years in a ballpark that was awful for hitters with little protection. After adjusting to the new league (don't underestimate that), he proceeded to go off on a second-half pace of 1 HR per 12.8 AB.

And he's younger than Braun, but with 616 more games of MLB experience. I just don't see Braun having any more power potential.

Both are great young hitters, though. No argument on that.

[Yoda]

Braun for bombs.