The three players covered this week all have the fact they lead their respective leagues in one base percentage in common. The two Major League players are Jose Bautista and Joey Votto while the minor league player is Kody Hinze. Bautista and Votto are more established than most players I cover with this segment but that's the path I'm going down today.
Bautista currently leads the American League with a .461 OBP. It is ironic that the player that leads in home runs also gets on base the most. Ole Joey Bats is proving last season wasn't just a fluke as he continues his second season of stardom. His career best .327 average is fueled by 108 hits coupled with a league leading 82 walks and now his OBP is 90 points above his previous best of .378 last year. This season he also has 31 home runs, 71 RBI, 77 runs and 5 steals. He was originally drafted by the Pirates in the 20th round in 2000.
Votto currently leads the Nationals League with a .427 OBP. The defending MVP is slightly ahead of his .424 last season. He also leads the NL with 71 walks while his 123 hits are fourth. Earlier in the season Votto had a 33 game on base streak. So far he is hitting .319 with 16 home runs, 64 RBI, 65 runs and 6 steals. He was originally drafted by the Reds in the second round in 2002.
Kody Hinze is a first baseman for the Houston Astros Double A team and he leads all minor league players with a .450 OBP. Between two levels this season he is hitting .328 with 27 home runs, 81 RBI, 71 runs, 1 steal and 78 walks. He was originally drafted by the Pirates in the 46th round in 2005.
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