Bum of the Day 9/12/13: Ryan Raburn
B.O.T.D. for September 12, 2013 belongs to Ryan Raburn, OF, Cleveland Indians.
Raburn took home B.O.T.D. honors by going 3-3 with a walk, HR and 5 RBI in the Indians 14-3 win over the ChiSox.
Ryan Raburn is one of the most underrated hitters in baseball this season. In 203 AB's thus far, Raburn owns a .986 OPS (175 OPS+) 16 home runs and 51 RBI.
There's no one like Raburn in baseball, which makes him extremely valuable. Firstly, Raburn can play multiple outfield position, second base and third base, allowing for multiple combinations in the Indians lineup. Secondly, Raburn is an absolute wrecking crew against lefties. This season he is hitting .333 with a 1.161 OPS and 7 home runs against southpaws. This doesn't mean he's a one-trick-pony, Raburn can also hit righties. (.869 OPS 9 HR) Lastly, Raburn is able to hit from every spot in the lineup. In 2013 he's played at least one game from each position in the batting order, 1-9.
Ryan Raburn facts:
Out of all MLB batters with a minimum of 150 AB's, Ryan Raburn ranks 4th in slugging % (.606) and 2nd in HR/FB. (29.6)
