MLB '10: The Show - Joe Mauer Interview (Gameinformer)

[Chef Matt]

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I agree my coverboy logic is off, but I was trying to make a point that Mauer is better hitter than Ichiro.

But you certainly did not make yourself clear - what you are saying is that Ichiro could hit for more power but for some odd reason he chooses not too??? Yeah that is as clear as mud.

Let me breakdown last years stas between Mauer and Ichiro.
Mauer:
BA .365
HR 28
RBI 96
OPS 1.031

Ichiro:
BA .352
HR 11
RBI 46
OPS .851

Mauer wins hands down.

Here's some career numbers just for fun too.
162 game season avgs.

Ichiro
Bavg. .333
SLG. .434
GIDP 5
K's 68
Hits 231

Mauer
Bavg. .322
Slg. .483
GIDP 18
k's 69
Hits 196

Just for fun, Man I love stats.

[CubFan23]

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Haven't the cover guys been MVP's the previous year?

[TribeFan80]

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Give me Ichiro any day. Nine consecutive 200 hit seasons, amazing defense and speed like no other. I will take Ichiro over Mauer.

Yeah I think Ichiro is a great player and sure hall of famer. IMO, I think Mauer is a better hitter.

Another interesting stat comparison between the two is strikeouts and walks. Here is the 09 breakdown:
Mauer:
SO 63
BB 76

Ichiro:
SO 71
BB 32

As you can see Mauer has walked more than struckout. That is quite an accomplishment.

[ty5oke]

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Man, all this talk about Ichiro is getting me to think about my first trade in franchise. Trading away Ichiro.

[EnigmaNemesis]

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Yeah I think Ichiro is a great player and sure hall of famer. IMO, I think Mauer is a better hitter.

Another interesting stat comparison between the two is strikeouts and walks. Here is the 09 breakdown:
Mauer:
SO 63
BB 76

Ichiro:
SO 71
BB 32

As you can see Mauer has walked more than struckout. That is quite an accomplishment.

The speed of the player (Ichiro) would have a lot to do with that as well.

[Knight165]

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I'll take Mauer.
You could come up with a couple of OF'ers close to Ichiro.
I don't think there is a catcher in the game that even comes CLOSE to Mauer.

Both great players either way.

M.K.
Knight165

[cnh2os84]

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This guy is so cool he makes Minnesota seem like Death Valley!

[metsman8669]

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Ichiro is obviously one of the best players in baseball...but to me there is no comparison.

Mauer's a catcher and what that guy does from such a grueling position is almost unreal.

[jetercanoturn2]

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LOL you baseball nerds... Only baseball fans could turn a Mauer interview into a "Who's better? Ichiro or Mauer? As of right now, Mauer is better statistically, If you can even compare a Catcher to a RF. If you asked a GM of any team who they wanted it would be Mauer. What he does as a catcher is borderline legendary, and he is way more valuable at his position then Ichiro is.

No knock against Ichiro though, He's one of the Mlb's best hitters, and is a tremendous rightfielder with a cannon of an arm. But in this stage, your a fool if you pick Ichiro over Mauer, Ichiro is getting up there in age, and Mauer is just now hitting his prime. No Question who the better player is RIGHT NOW.

[CubFan23]

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Why couldn't the Twins have taken Mark Prior instead of Mauer?!

[jetercanoturn2]

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Why couldn't the Twins have taken Mark Prior instead of Mauer?!

Why did the Cubs go after Milton Bradley? Ouch

[brewersfan84]

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Ichiro is definitely the best contact hitter in all of baseball, and can be argued in a very tiny select list of best of all time. And take that from a Red Sox fan who knows full well of a one Ted Williams.

Are you even old enough to say you saw Teddy play?

Back on the topic of this post(some ppl need to stay on point)... Thanks for sharing this tid-bit

[EnigmaNemesis]

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Are you even old enough to say you saw Teddy play?

What does that have to do with anything other than to be argumentative?

[Knight165]

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Ichiro is definitely the best contact hitter in all of baseball, and can be argued in a very tiny select list of best of all time. And take that from a Red Sox fan who knows full well of a one Ted Williams.

Sorry...NO WAY.

You may hate him...but this belongs to Ty Cobb....
.366 lifetime BA(over 24 seasons!)
11 batting titles(including losing in '22 with a .401 average!!)
Led the league in hits 8 times...
Had over 200 hits 8 times(156 games per season...not 162)
and after getting the regular starting position...his 3rd season never batted under .325(until his final season... .323)
Batted over .400three times(including the record .420).... .390..... .382.... 380+ quite a few times....uggh...do I need to go on?
Oh...yeah....was stealing 70/80/90 bases regularly.
The man was a MACHINE.

M.K.
Knight165

[Scottdau]

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Ichiro is obviously one of the best players in baseball...but to me there is no comparison.

Mauer's a catcher and what that guy does from such a grueling position is almost unreal.

If Ich was the same age I would take him over Mauer. Using your same logic who will hold up longer?