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Elijah Dukes vs. Delmon Young

I know most think Young will be a much better player. But I would like to know why and by how much.

Power - most say Delmon projects for much more power. But Elijah definitely has the size to hit for as much. Granted - he has not to date done this.

Plate discipline - I would think Dukes historically has been better and projects to be better in this. Delmon had been solid until AAA. I expect him to improve. Dukes slight edge or more?

Batting average - I don't really know here. I have heard before that everything Delmon hit was hit hard. That doesn't appear to be the case since his promotion to AAA.

Baserunning - I don't know too much about Dukes speed on the bases. Delmon has been great this year. I don't expect Delmon to be too much of a threat except for his first couple of years.

Defence - Obviously solid edge to Dukes here.

Attitue - I give it to Dukes. Dukes has had issues in the past and I doubt it has gone. But they appear to be not related to team/management/coaching. Delmon has questioned management repeatedly. It seems like he doesn't want to change his approach in AAA (at least for now) and has other issues to deal with.

I understand Delmon was considered #1 prospect for a reason. I am concerned over his hitting as he has stalled. I wouldn't be concerned if he seemed more coachable. I think he will be fine. But I value him a little lower because of these issues.

Elijah I just don't know enough about. Can he be considered "arguably" as talented as Delmon? Can his ceiling be similar?

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