by Keith Smitherman

Created on: July 01, 2007   Last Updated: October 31, 2008

If you are a stat-head like me, have at least 2 or more fantasy baseball teams (I currently have 4, 1st place in two of those), then you love the game of baseball.

Baseball, probably more than any other sport, is stat heaven. I bet someone is keeping up with how many swings a batter takes during the season just so they can compare it to the next year. Although this is not an official Stat, it would be useful information. When I hear someone say the words, "Stats are for losers" I always say, "Winners always have the best Stats".

Here is a list of all 30 MLB teams and the most consistent hitters on their teams. I will use the OPS(On-base Percentage + Slugging Percentage) because, in my opinion, it is the best judge of great hitting. While some of these hitters are not the stars of their team, they all have been consistent and have carried their teams. For example, Barry Bonds has a monster 1.112 OPS but he only has 192 at-bats. Randy Winn has 299 at-bats, 107 more plate appearances than Bonds. In my opinion this makes Winn very valuable to the team because of his durability. Also, the teams are listed by standings in their respective divisions. For example, Boston leads the AL East.
(Min 247 At-Bats)
(As of June 30, 2007)

American League East
Boston Red Sox: David Ortiz-.999
Toronto Blue Jays: Alex Rios-.861
New York Yankees: Alex Rodriguez-1.113
Baltimore Orioles: Brian Roberts-.866
Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Brendan Harris-.849

American League Central
Cleveland Indians: Victor Martinez-.926
Detroit Tigers: Magglio Ordonez-1.065
Minnesota Twins: Justin Morneau-.903
Chicago White Sox: Paul Konerko-.795
Kansas City Royals: Mark Teahen-.790

American League West
Los Angeles Angels: Vladimir Guerrero-.990
Seattle Mariners: Ichiro Suzuki-.893
Oakand Athletics: Nick Swisher-..847
Texas Rangers: Kenny Lofton-.817

National League East
New York Mets: David Wright-.883
Atlanta Braves: Edgar Renteria-.887
Philadelphia Phillies: Chase Utley-.985
Florida Marlins: Miguel Cabrera-.979
Washington Nationals: Dmitri Young-.893

National League Central
Milwaukee Brewers: Prince Fielder-.997
Chicago Cubs: Derek Lee-.917
St. Louis Cardinals: Albert Pujols-.943
Pittsburgh Pirates: Xavier Nady-.811
Houston Astros: Carlos Lee-.861
Cincinnati Reds: Ken Griffey Jr.-.952

National League West
San Diego Padres: Adrian Gonzalez-.841
Arizona Diamondbacks: Eric Byrnes-.878
Los Angeles Dodgers: Luis Gonzalez-.874
Colorado Rockies: Matt Holliday-.970
San Francisco Giants: Randy Winn-.741

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