October 21, 2006
Position Comparisons, Centerfield
In centerfield, Curtis Granderson faces off against Jim Edmonds. Curtis represents one of the youngest starters on either team at age 25. Jim is eleven years his senior. Curtis just hit his prime and Edmonds is on his way down. Jim is playing on a bad foot, but he's still getting on base, but only two of his nine hits went for extra bases. Granderson, like Monroe, is doing a better job of getting on base in the post season, and he's also hitting for power. Six of his ten hits resulted in extra bases.
So once again, while career statistics favor the Cardinal, injuries and post-season play evens out things. I'm giving a slight edge to the Cardinals on this one.