Is Eric Hosmer finally becoming a star?

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Bufkin

Don't be a buttcrack. Firstly, I'm not a genius. I try to provide a contrary insight at times, but I would hardly classify myself as a "genius" or "prodigy". I'm merely a smart guy who feels privileged to share his opinion with others.

Secondly, my point still stands. He had a star performance. That doesn't mean he's becoming a star. It means he had a star performance. If he duplicated that "star performance" for the next season or so, then the argument of him becoming a star would essentially be solidified. Unfortunately, averaging 16 homers a season, never reaching 80 RBI's, and being a career 275 hitter for a 1st baseman is not star-level. Current playoff consistency aside.

So you're a soothsayer?

I have no idea if Hos is becoming a star player.

I would say this a step in that direction.

4 years is a career?

[Bufkin]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

So you're a soothsayer?

I have no idea if Hos is becoming a star player.

I would say this a step in that direction.

4 years is a career?

No, I'm not a soothsayer. I have an opinion. I don't think he'll be a star. I think he's a good player though.

Good for you.

Probably so. Unfortunately, when this premise stands by itself, it collapses.

No, 4 years is not a career. It's a start though. Mike Trout's 4 years are star worthy. So are Clayton Kershaw's. So are Andrew McCutchen's. These are baseball stars.

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Bufkin

No, I'm not a soothsayer. I have an opinion. I don't think he'll be a star. I think he's a good player though.

Good for you.

Probably so. Unfortunately, when this premise stands by itself, it collapses.

No, 4 years is not a career. It's a start though. Mike Trout's 4 years are star worthy. So are Clayton Kershaw's. So are Andrew McCutchen's. These are baseball stars.

Trout certainly has the power numbers.

He's also had the added benefit of a teammate we call Pooholes.