Lowrie or B. Barton?

by odo31 on Jul 19, 2007 10:46 AM EDT

Having a tough time deciding who to pick up. Need help.

I like the fact that Lowrie is a MI and is starting to really come alive with his bat. Barton on the other hand has been as consistent as anyone, but could be just another OF prospect.

Who would you guys rather have?

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Lowrie or Barton?

Jed Lowrie

53 votes

Brian Barton

15 votes

68 votes | Poll has closed

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lowrie for sure

in my book. barton ...i don't get. an older get who hits for little power and seems maxed out where is. definitely will be a major leaguer, but likely a mediocre one.

lowrie, on the other hand, is really under the radar.

by scooter on Jul 19, 2007 10:59 AM EDT reply actions

excuse the typos on that

the get?

wish there was an edit function.

by scooter on Jul 19, 2007 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm with you

on Jed flying under the radar. He's got better peripherals than Barton in the same league.

1BB for every K, while Barton seems to be K'ing a TON.

by odo31 on Jul 19, 2007 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions

Barton's plate discipline has actually improved

of late:

Hello odo31,

April: 9 BB/20 K in 66 ABs
May: 6 BB/23 K in 109 ABs
June: 13 BB/20 K in 93 ABs
July: 9 BB/19 K in 62 ABs

Outside of May, and to a lesser extent, April, Barton's plate discipline has improved a bit since then.

With that said, I agree that Lowrie is likely more valuable because he is a MI, and he's younger (23.) Barton has some nice tools, some even suggesting he could be a 5-tool player, but his age is a bit of a detriment (25,) though he only starting playing prof. baseball at age 23.