Fuzzy_Slippers 3,935 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 This guy is pure money. I'm not expecting him to hit 24 homers again, but I think 15-20 is definitely possible. What are you guys projecting this season? How many runs? How many stolen bases? I have him as my overall #4 player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jfazz23 2,530 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 his homers have steadily climbed. maybe he is in fact a 20+ homerun guy?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy_Slippers 3,935 Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 15 minutes ago, jfazz23 said: his homers have steadily climbed. maybe he is in fact a 20+ homerun guy?? He's not projected to be, but it's possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shakestreet 4,103 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 On 2/5/2017 at 8:09 AM, jfazz23 said: his homers have steadily climbed. maybe he is in fact a 20+ homerun guy?? while his SB's have dropped Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nittanychris 155 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 The dude is absolutely money in the bank. If 18 HRs, 30 SBs, 85 RBI, 105 R and a .320 AVG is regression then sign me up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
motown magic 736 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 What he said ^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stats 53 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I think he is a 6th or 7th overall pick. Does that jibe with what everyone else values him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cad300 206 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Not a big fan of him hitting 3rd. Have always felt he and Springer should be flipped. I think you are looking at 18-20 HR's, 25 SB's and a 385 OBP. Not too shabby, but not sure he's top 5 where I see him go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BostonCajun 1,696 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 If I'm not mistaken he's finished in the top 5 of the ESPN Player Rater each of the last 3 seasons. Altuve offers the oh so important 1st round consistency and safety year in and year out all while doing it at a position that is normally pretty shallow. That goes a long way, which is why so many people are seeing him go in the top 4-5. I personally have him ranked 5th in my OBP league behind Trout, Mookie, Goldy, and Harper but have no issue with people ranking him higher. I do think last year was likely the highest we'll see his power numbers reach but I believe he's capable of hitting 18-20. With him hitting 3rd his SB numbers could stay closer to 30 as opposed to the 40+ we know he's capable of, which is a bit of a give and take given the number of extra RBI opportunities he's going to see. And he still should be able to reach close to 100 runs with the guys hitting behind him. With regards to the people doubting his top 5 status I think you may be undervaluing his average/OBP and not giving it the same weight as the other offensive categories. I see this far too often in my leagues and I'll never understand it. AVE/OBP are drivers for all the other offensive categories so I tend to look more closely at that than many others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy_Slippers 3,935 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 He would be my 5th pick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lavaman 747 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Top 5 pick for sure, and probably top 4. Everything you want in your first pick...consistency without reaching....and numbers guaranteed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stats 53 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) I'll take Arenado over him, so he definitely bumps down to 5 for me. Then I'd also consider Machado, so that's where I get to 6 I suppose. I can see I'm in the minority though. Edited March 5, 2017 by Stats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJoint 4,170 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Picking #9 overall I'd take him if he falls no doubt. Don't usually take 2B in the 1st but he fills the cats with the best of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VitorSH 212 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, SuperJoint said: Picking #9 overall I'd take him if he falls no doubt. Don't usually take 2B in the 1st but he fills the cats with the best of them. No way he's lasting till pick 9 though... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJoint 4,170 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 17 hours ago, VitorSH said: No way he's lasting till pick 9 though... haha - yeah pretty sure this is true. He did fall to me there in a 12-team mock shortly before I made that post - the first time in my 49 Y! mocks so far it's happened. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VitorSH 212 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 5 hours ago, SuperJoint said: haha - yeah pretty sure this is true. He did fall to me there in a 12-team mock shortly before I made that post - the first time in my 49 Y! mocks so far it's happened. lol @ 49 mocks Yeah, you can always have faith your draft room will let him slip, but I'd personally have a backup plan for that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJoint 4,170 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, VitorSH said: lol @ 49 mocks Will easily be 100+ before I go As I said - would just as soon draft a bopper (HR/RBI) rd 1 Edited March 16, 2017 by SuperJoint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RolandoRoomes 33 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I am between a rock and a hard space picking 3, being a Cub fan I want Bryant but the numbers are telling me to take Altuve I really think Altuve will hit 340+ easy and just curious to your thoughts on the impact of a team with an average like that. Is it being underrated? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedRaider27 534 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 1 hour ago, RolandoRoomes said: I am between a rock and a hard space picking 3, being a Cub fan I want Bryant but the numbers are telling me to take Altuve I really think Altuve will hit 340+ easy and just curious to your thoughts on the impact of a team with an average like that. Is it being underrated? .340 easy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckles 79 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 2 hours ago, RolandoRoomes said: I am between a rock and a hard space picking 3, being a Cub fan I want Bryant but the numbers are telling me to take Altuve I really think Altuve will hit 340+ easy and just curious to your thoughts on the impact of a team with an average like that. Is it being underrated? And with one arm tied behind his back!! If he hits .300 I'm happy. A .300 average from over 650 AB is sweet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triple Crown25 118 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Took him at 7th overall in a 16 team points league. Was torn between him, Bryant (couldn't believe he was still there), and machado. Played it safe and went with the high floor of altuve. Hopefully it works out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triple Short Of a Cycle 446 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Triple Crown25 said: Took him at 7th overall in a 16 team points league. Was torn between him, Bryant (couldn't believe he was still there), and machado. Played it safe and went with the high floor of altuve. Hopefully it works out. Who went top 6? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triple Crown25 118 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Trout Kershaw Arenado Betts Bumgarner Goldy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CraftyRighty 308 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I think Altuve is between '15 and '16 based on SO/BB% and other factors. I think .325 is the floor with this dude for at least 5 more years. If the OBP stays in the 370 range .320 is a given The power is 15-20 easy but after reading that he has a goal of 30 HR someday it makes me think last year was far from a fluke .325/20/80/100/30 is about the middle and I think the RBI are up due to the batting spot he is in and he will have more RBI These are Trea Turner's ceiling numbers I think with about 20 more SB's Picking 3 tonight and having a real tough time trying to decide Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy_Slippers 3,935 Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Just now, CraftyRighty said: I think Altuve is between '15 and '16 based on SO/BB% and other factors. I think .325 is the floor with this dude for at least 5 more years. If the OBP stays in the 370 range .320 is a given The power is 15-20 easy but after reading that he has a goal of 30 HR someday it makes me think last year was far from a fluke .325/20/80/100/30 is about the middle and I think the RBI are up due to the batting spot he is in and he will have more RBI These are Trea Turner's ceiling numbers I think with about 20 more SB's Picking 3 tonight and having a real tough time trying to decide Altuve is an excellent choice at #3. Altuve > Bryant (he seems to be going #3 pretty frequently). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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