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Power Pete App Full Title FromToughest Choice: Hit Rafael Devers (.311, fifth), Xander Bogaerts (.309, seventh) and J.D. Martinez (.304, ninth) all finished in the top 10 in the American League in batting average last year, so there was no shortage of candidates for Boston in the hit tool category. But once he arrives in the majors, its rarely a talking point beyond the overuse of the five-tool player description. With that in mind, we set out to identify the best tools on every MLB roster. Here is a quick rundown of the five tools on which well be focusing: Hit Tool: A players hit tool goes beyond simply looking at his batting average. ![]() Power Tool: The ability to hit the ball over the fence is the focus here. Beyond home run total, advanced metrics like hard-hit rate, exit velocity and barrel percentage are also useful gauges of a players power. Speed Tool: A player can be fast and still be a terrible base-stealer, and a player can have middling speed and be an excellent base-stealer thanks to his instincts. Were looking beyond the stolen base total for the player with the best pure foot speed. Arm Tool: Whether its a catcher, infielder or outfielder, were simply looking for the non-pitcher on the roster with the strongest throwing arm. Defense Tool: Simply the best all-around defender on the team regardless of his position on the diamond. Players were eligible to appear under multiple tools, but only players who have already made their MLB debut were considered for inclusion. Below each teams selections is a closer look at the toughest decision among the five tools. Lets get to it Arizona Diamondbacks 1 of 30 Christian Walker Rick ScuteriAssociated Press Hit: Ketel Marte Power: Christian Walker Speed: Tim Locastro Arm: Starling Marte Defense: Nick Ahmed Toughest Choice: Power Eduardo Escobar (35 HR) and Ketel Marte (32 HR) were the D-backs team leaders in home runs last season, so it may seem a bit odd to see Christian Walker (29 HR) chosen as the best power hitter. However, Walker was the team leader in average exit velocity ( 91.1 mph ), hard-hit percentage (48.8) and barrel percentage (8.1) in 2019, so he gets the nod. The 29-year-old hit 125 home runs in seven minor league seasons before finally getting his first shot at everyday playing time in the majors last year. Atlanta Braves 2 of 30 Ozzie Albies Elise AmendolaAssociated Press Hit: Freddie Freeman Power: Ronald Acuna Jr. Defense: Ozzie Albies Toughest Choice: Defense Ozzie Albies was a Gold Glove finalist last year, and he tallied 27 defensive runs saved (DRS) at second base in 2018 and 2019 combined, so theres little question hes a plus defender. However, hes far from the only candidate on the Atlanta roster. Center fielder Ender Inciarte is a three-time Gold Glove winner, and shortstop Dansby Swanson provides terrific defense of his own at the more demanding middle infield position. Baltimore Orioles 3 of 30 Renato Nunez Julio CortezAssociated Press Hit: Hanser Alberto Power: Renato Nunez Speed: Cedric Mullins Arm: Pedro Severino Defense: Jose Iglesias Toughest Choice: Power With Trey Mancini sidelined indefinitely, Renato Nunez would seem like the obvious choice for the top power hitter spot after he put together a 31-homer, 90 RBI season last year. The distinction is his for the time being, but keep an eye on Rio Ruiz. Ruiz has a significant advantage over Nunez in both average exit velocity ( 90.5 mph to 86.0 mph ) and barrel percentage (18.8 to 7.4) in the early going this season, slugging three home runs in 26 plate appearances. Boston Red Sox 4 of 30 Xander Bogaerts Chris CarlsonAssociated Press Hit: Xander Bogaerts Power: J.D. Martinez Speed: Jose Peraza Arm: Alex Verdugo Defense: Jackie Bradley Jr. Toughest Choice: Hit Rafael Devers (.311, fifth), Xander Bogaerts (.309, seventh) and J.D. Martinez (.304, ninth) all finished in the top 10 in the American League in batting average last year, so there was no shortage of candidates for Boston in the hit tool category.
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