Outfielders Part Two
Nori Aoki
0.7 BsR
3.4 UBR
Aoki isn’t the speed merchant that Davis is, but he may be the best all-around option of the group of outfielders. Since debuting in the Majors with Milwaukee in 2012, the outfielder has never failed to hit below .283 or post an on-base percentage below .349.
As a fourth outfielder and periodic starter, his on-base skills would play well in Detroit’s dynamic offense. What’s more, he’s making a positive contribution on the base paths with a UBR that is approaching Davis’ number in the category.
Per Spotrac, Aoki had a 2017 vesting option once he hit 480 plate appearances. With just 467 trips to the plate to his name last season, he’ll hit the open market.
Jon Jay
3.3 BsR
2.9 UBR
Rounding out the list is Jon Jay, who enjoyed a solid, if injury-shortened season, in San Diego.
Over 90 games he hit .291 with a .339 on-base percentage, 49 runs scored, 26 doubles, 26 RBI, two home runs and two stolen bases.
Despite just the two steals, he made an impact as a runner. Like Aoki, his combination of shrewd base running and on-base skills would work well with the Detroit Tigers as a fourth outfielder.
Next: Jay's San Diego Teammate, Travis Jankowski, Is Also a Fit
At his best as a regular starter in St. Louis, Jay averaged a 2.6 WAR per season from 2011 to the 2014 season.