In just over a calendar year, Yasiel Puig has taken Major League Baseball by storm. He will play in his 162nd career game later this week, giving him 1 full-year of MLB service. He's bound to make his first All-Star appearance this season, and is putting up MVP numbers in a big way.
To appreciate how great he's been, here's how he compares to some of the best outfielders of all-time, based on their 162-game averages:
Yasiel Puig:
691 PA, 100 R, 198 H, 74 XBH, 31 HR, 84 RBI, 16 SB, 66 BB, 145 SO, .328/.406/.560/.967, 170 OPS+
Ken Griffey Jr.:
686 PA, 101 R, 169 H, 72 XBH, 38 HR, 111 RBI, 11 SB, 80 BB, 108 SO, .284/.370/.538/.907, 136 OPS+
Hank Aaron:
685 PA, 107 R, 185 H, 73 XBH, 37 HR, 113 RBI, 12 SB, 69 BB, 68 SO, .305/.374/.555/.928, 155 OPS+
Mickey Mantle:
668 PA, 113 R, 163 H, 64 XBH, 36 HR, 102 RBI, 10 SB, 117 BB, 115 SO, .298/.421/.577/.977, 172 OPS+
Ty Cobb:
699 PA, 120 R, 224 H, 61 XBH, 6 HR, 103 RBI, 48 SB, 67 BB, 36 SO, .366/.433/.512/.945, 168 OPS+
684 PA, 100 R, 195 H, 73 XBH, 34 HR, 113 RBI, 14 SB, 56 BB, 74 SO, .318/.379/.533/.931, 140 OPS+
Even though he only has a full season under his belt, Yasiel Puig could be destined for greatness. And we should enjoy every single second of it, baseball fans.