Slugging and fielding by the numbers

April 1, 2007 12:00 am

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Adam LaRoche might not immediately come to mind when talking about the game's top first basemen, but a few more seasons like the one he had in 2006 and he will:

Sluggers club
LaRoche was in some elite company by ranking 12th among all major-leaguers in slugging percentage in 2006:

Player, TeamHRPct.1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals496712. Ryan Howard, Phillies586593. Travis Hafner, Indians426594. David Ortiz, Red Sox546365. Jermaine Dye, White Sox446226. Lance Berkman, Astros456217. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox356198. Jim Thome, White Sox425989. Carlos Beltran, Mets4159410. Matt Holliday, Rockies34 .58611. Miguel Cabrera, Marlins2656812. Adam LaRoche, Braves3256113. Alfonso Soriano, Nationals3856114. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs4656015. Justin Morneau, Twins3455916. Jason Giambi, Yankees3755817. Garrett Atkins, Rockies2955618. Bill Hall, Brewers35553

Gold Glove?

LaRoche ranked fifth in fielding percentage among National League first basemen in 2006:

Player, TeamGPEPct.1. Todd Helton, Rockies14549972. Nomar Garciaparra, Dodgers11849963. Scott Hatteberg, Reds13149964. Albert Pujols, Cardinals14369965. Adam LaRoche, Braves14259966. Adtian Gonzalez, Padres15579957. Lance Berkman, Astros11269948. Carlos Delgado, Mets14189949. Mike Jacobs, Marlins1247993

First Published April 1, 2007 12:00 am

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