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Originally Posted by D. Bergin
Schwarber has been in the league much longer then Alonso, but is only 9 months older then him.
That said, I agree it’s not surprising. Contracts are pretty similar, one plays a position and one doesn’t. Schwarber might have a higher ceiling, but he also has a lower floor. WAR hates Kyle Schwarber. Alonso has been in the league 4 years less then him, but he still has a higher career WAR. Schwarber may have had the better most recent year, but Alonso has been more consistent overall.
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Look at their career walk rates, Schwarber's ability to work deep counts...both are poor defenders but Schwarber in LF right now is comparable to Pete at 1st. Both will be full time DHs very soon. Also Schwarber is regarded as a fantastic clubhouse guy, much higher reputation than Pete.
I would guess a "who'd you rather have" survey of Gms would result in far more choosing Schwarber. The Os wanted Schwarber but he turned them down.
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