#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:

B.O.T.D. for August 1, 2013 goes to Ryan Raburn, OF, Cleveland Indians.

Raburn continued his recent offensive onslaught yesterday, going 3-4 with 2 home runs, 4 RBI and 2 runs.  And most importantly, his team won.

Raburns' numbers are off the charts this season; highlighted by his 169 OPS+.  (100 is considered average. 140+ Elite)  No projection in the world could predict that amount of production out of $1 Million Ryan Raburn.  

1. Raburn comes around to score.

2. Boesch gets it done.