"Matt Olson currently sits at 774 consecutive games started. Obviously, that's a ton of games, but it also reminded me that we only have 8 games left this season, which seems insane. With a late-season heater, Olson is up to .280/.373/.497, which is good for a 141 wRC+ and 5 wins. That makes him a top 15 position player and the top overall first baseman in the game."
"For the Tigers, Spencer Torkelson mans first base. He's hitting .243/.335/.465 (120 wRC+). He's not a terribly good defensive first baseman, so his value makes him roughly a league-average starter at the position. That's somewhat faint praise, but that's significantly better than where're we thought he was heading after being the top overall pick in 2020. His first couple of years were generally uninspiring, but he's now headed in a better direction as he approaches his prime. Statcast is also a fan."
Matt Olson has started 774 consecutive games and is currently hitting .280/.373/.497 with a 141 wRC+ and 5 wins, reflecting a late-season heater. Olson ranks as a top-15 position player and the best first baseman in baseball at age 31. Spencer Torkelson plays first base for the Tigers and is hitting .243/.335/.465 with a 120 wRC+. Torkelson provides roughly league-average value at first due to below-average defense. Torkelson was the top overall pick in 2020, improved after uninspiring early seasons, and has favorable Statcast evaluations as he approaches his prime.
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