I used to think the "Top 10" programs were interesting, but then I started to get confused on the exactly how these ranking were developed. I know there is some "analytical formula" they quickly explain where they look at players over the last # of years, but then they include players that don't fit the criteria. They will include high profile rookies that have limited or zero MLB experience. They will move other players to different positions just so they would be included in any list. They will also include platoon players, and rank them over fulltime players. Then they seem to use any remotely vague statistic to explain their rankings. Sometimes/Most times, its a confusing and frustrating show. Great case in point - Albies should be in the Top 5 of that list, and any list of Top 2B in MLB today
I used to think the "Top 10" programs were interesting, but then I started to get confused on the exactly how these ranking were developed. I know there is some "analytical formula" they quickly explain where they look at players over the last # of years, but then they include players that don't fit the criteria. They will include high profile rookies that have limited or zero MLB experience. They will move other players to different positions just so they would be included in any list. They will also include platoon players, and rank them over fulltime players. Then they seem to use any remotely vague statistic to explain their rankings. Sometimes/Most times, its a confusing and frustrating show. Great case in point - Albies should be in the Top 5 of that list, and any list of Top 2B in MLB today