Discussion: Dexter Fowler or Colby Rasmus?

by John Sickels on Sep 25, 2025 6:05 PM EDT Comment 17 comments

Here's a good one: Who do you want for the next ten years, Dexter Fowler or Colby Rasmus?

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Fowler or Rasmus?

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very tough one

but i went with rasmus because he plays way better D according to UZR and has way more power..

by matthewmafa on Sep 25, 2025 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

very tough one.

I went with Fowler because he’s still a new switch hitter, and I like his progress this year… I think his peak will be better than Rasmus

by daveh33 on Sep 25, 2025 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rasmus easily

He’ll hit for less average, won’t steal as many bases, but he’s gonna play better defense and hit for a lot more power.

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by Frederick0220 on Sep 25, 2025 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Close, I chose Rasmus

He can be above average to outstanding in many aspects. As soon as he gets a little better at pitch selection in the Majors, he can be a monster, especially if he starts stealing bases.

by Daniel Berlyn on Sep 25, 2025 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Close

But Rasmus’s defense wins over.

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by Conjunction on Sep 25, 2025 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rasmus

The Pirate fan in me would’ve preferred a McCutchen vs. Rasmus debate.

by woobie on Sep 26, 2025 2:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The answer is still Rasmus

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by azruavatar on Sep 28, 2025 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the fantasy owner who has both

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by flipgatey3 on Sep 28, 2025 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

From what I’ve seen this year, Fowler was a lot more impressive. With his speed and plate discipline, he’ll be an outstanding player if he develops power.

I’m also a McCutchen fan wondering how he compares to Fowler and Rasmus. The Pirate wasn’t as highly regarded coming into this season, but does the superior rookie season make enough difference?

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by Pirates4Life on Sep 26, 2025 2:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think...

McCutchen is better than both. Good defense, good plate discipline, good power, good speed, and good at well everything.

by joegonzo on Sep 27, 2025 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree, he has superstar written all over him imo.

by lailaihei on Sep 28, 2025 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Except that

Rasmus plays better defense (GG caliber), showed much better plate discipline throughout their time in the minors, and has more power.

by nyy601 on Sep 29, 2025 2:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fowler

They’re the same age, Fowler has produced much better in the bigs, and I prefer the known quantity over projection when I think players are close. Rasmus could easily become Grady Sizemore, but I’m just not 100% sold on his plate discipline right now. I’d prefer a guy who I think can lead off, steal 40 bags, hit 12-20 home runs and get on base at a .375-.390 clip at his peak - and I think Fowler is more likely to realize that peak. Fowler’s 6-4, 185 - he’s got some room to fill out yet.

I think they’re both going to be very good to great players. I prefer the surer thing.

by seabass on Sep 26, 2025 11:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fowler

I’ll take the one who turned down a full ride to an IVY league school any day.

Fowler is SMART.

by sheetskout on Sep 27, 2025 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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by Frederick0220 on Sep 29, 2025 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs