"He has more home runs (15) and RBIs (73) than reigning AL MVP Dustin Pedroia and more hits (164) than Chase Utley. He has a higher on-base percentage (.355) than Robinson Cano, and a higher slugging percentage (.463) than Dan Uggla despite the fact that Uggla has almost twice as many home runs."
Sports Illustrated's Ted Keith has named Brian Roberts and Nick Markakis to his "All-Underrated Team." In fact, Roberts captains the squad of players who "are having quietly excellent years and they did not make the All-Star team.
After a lengthy opening anecdote about Roberts that's worth reading, Keith writes the following:
How underrated has Roberts been this year? He has more home runs (15) and RBIs (73) than reigning AL MVP Dustin Pedroia and more hits (164) than Chase Utley. He has a higher on-base percentage (.355) than Robinson Cano, and a higher slugging percentage (.463) than Dan Uggla despite the fact that Uggla has almost twice as many home runs. Roberts is also going to finish the season with over 30 stolen bases, is currently tied for the most runs scored (100) by a second baseman and will likely lead the league in doubles.
Markakis also earns high praise.
With a six-year extension he signed in January that will net him over $60 million, the 25-year-old Markakis is being paid like a star even though he isn't often thought of like one. He should be, though. Markakis leads the O's in batting average and RBIs and leads all left fielders in doubles. In addition, his 93 RBIs are the most of any left fielder in the American League, as are his 82 runs scored, and only Ichiro has more hits. With a .303 batting average, Markakis is on pace for his third straight .300 season in his four-year career.
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