September 22, 2024

Best Batter Today

Aaron Judge and Juan Soto of the Yankees rank one and five respectively in the Baseball Musings Batter Rankings. Soto proved his knee isn’t bothering him with a two for six night, while Judge went two for three with a walk and a home run, his 54th of the season. New York shut out Oakland 10-0. Brent Rooker of the A’s took and 0 for 4 in the game and ranks fourth.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.of the Blue Jays posted a three for five day to raise his BA to .324, but the Rays beat the Jays 3-2. Guerrero ranks 2nd on the board, and second in the AL in BA.

Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers rounds out the top five in third place. He singled and walked in four trips in a 6-3 Rockies win. He stole his 53rd base, with ties him with the 2023 Ronald Acuna Jr. for the best power-speed number at 52.5.

Kyle Tucker of the Astros posted the best game score of the day, an 84. He went four for four with a walk, double, and a home run to help in a 10-4 win over the Angels. He is hitting .405/.500/.667 since returning from the illjured list, making the Astros offense even more potent going into the playoffs. The Astros magic number to win the division stands at three, and the tie breaker in the AL West is not decided as they play the Mariners three more times.

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