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Albert Pujols or Jason Kipnis

Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols (1B/DH)
Los Angeles
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Jason Kipnis (2B)
Cleveland
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No experts recommend Jason Kipnis over Albert Pujols

ECR
7
61
Best Rank
3
35
Worst Rank
13
155
Composite ADP
6
60
7
69
7
70

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Average Auction Value
$36
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AB
580
548
RUNS
96
80
HITS
168
142
1B
97
97
2B
38
24
3B
0
5
HRS
33
15
RBI
105
68
SB
8
22
CS
2
5
BB
64
57
SO
71
110
AVE
.293
.263
OBP
.362
.333
SLG
.531
.408
OPS
.896
.744
AB
607
591
RUNS
85
86
HITS
173
152
1B
93
112
2B
50
22
3B
0
4
HRS
30
14
RBI
105
76
SB
8
31
CS
1
7
BB
52
67
SO
76
109
AVE
.285
.257
OBP
.341
.333
SLG
.516
.379
OPS
.859
.714

“He went through an adjustment period to start his first season in the A.L., but that will not be a problem this year. ”

“He followed up an amazing first half with lots of ugly in the second. A nice balance of power and speed but inconsistency of 2012 a concern. ”

“Pujols started out the 2012 season on the slower end of things. Eventually he picked up on hitting American League pitchers and was able to mash like the BEAST he is. Now with Josh Hamilton protecting him in the lineup, 40 HR/110 RBI should come with his eyes closed.”

“Kipnis is a player that should be a 20 HR/30 SB player as early as 2013. If we needed to find a version of Brian Roberts back in his prime, Jason Kipnis is that man. Jason can rake the ball and soon all those doubles will turn into bombs. We should see Kipnis do damage once again with an even better Indians squad this season.”

“Age is the only reason I rank Votto above Pujols. Both are the ideal 1st Baseman. They do it all.”

“If Kipnis can continue to progress, he could be a first rounder some day. He's a great pick in keeper leagues.”

“I am on the fence on Albert Pujols for 2013. I think he has some left in the tank and is the oldest of the first round projected players at age 33. The positives are that he will hit in an incredible Angel lineup that will offer plenty of offensive protection and opportunity. Where my concern is that he had a career high in at bats in 2012 with 607 at bats. He is more like a 550 ? 570 at bats hitter. Is he also in a state of power decline? His home runs fro...”

 

“Had rough AL initiation last April, but was vintage Albert after that”

“In 1st full season, top 5 among 2Bs in SB (31), Runs (86), RBIs (76)”

 
Albert Pujols heating up, still not quite right

CBS Sports | May 23rd, 8:14pm
Over his last 10 games, Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is hitting .300 with two home runs, eight...

Albert Pujols picks up two more RBI

CBS Sports | May 22nd, 4:05pm
Angels first baseman Albert Pujols had two RBI for the second time in five games Tuesday against the...

Jason Kipnis having monster May

CBS Sports | May 20th, 11:06pm
Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis went 2 for 4 Monday against the Mariners and extended his multi-hit...

Jason Kipnis provides heroics

CBS Sports | May 18th, 5:41pm
Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis is now batting .244 on the season after going 2 for 4 on Friday against...

Kipnis blasts walkoff three-run homer in 10th - Jason Kipnis | CLE

Rotoworld | May 18th, 2:59am
Jason Kipnis blasted a three-run walkoff homer in the tenth inning on Friday, powering the Indians to...

Jason Kipnis finding success with short swing

CBS Sports | May 18th, 2:34am
Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis credits his new approach at the plate for digging him out of an early...