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Originally Posted by jettio
I think Hosmer is going to get some huge FA contract offers.
He saves a lot of errors on throws to first base even if your advanced metrics question his range.
And, he would have better offensive stats if he tried harder to have a consistent approach. But, that may be why he has been so clutch in the postseason. He is more focused and makes adjustments when the stakes are higher.
This is supposed to be the era of drug testing and less PEDs, if MLB really has cracked down on amphetamines, you might be better off being a super talent that just plays without always trying to maximize stats. 162 games is a long season.
Anyway, Hosmer is likely to get paid one of the biggest MLB contracts next year no matter what you and the advanced metrics say.
And none of the 1st Baseman that do not get paid as much as him will have much to say about it.
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Advanced metrics are on the rise for a reason. They weren't just created out of thin air and are being followed blindly. Every MLB player plays a 162 game season. It's a long season for everybody, he doesn't have it any harder than anyone else. Hos just has never been able to put together a full "162". It's really that simple. Conveniently, as been said, he shines in the most critical of times. Though, I think it's silly to believe that Hos is just deciding to "turn it on" when he wants.