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Diamond_Dog

(37,437 posts)
8. Wow, tough to compare.
Sat May 3, 2025, 03:59 PM
May 3

It’s hard to argue against Lofton. Excellent on base percentage, good eye at the plate, once he was on first you knew he was gonna get to second stealing. Great defensive talent, too.

Kwan hasn’t played as many years as Lofton, obviously. He’s about as consistent as of a hitter as they come. He can get a base hit even off a bad pitch. Does he get as many walks as Lofton? Not sure at this point. He’s speedy but hasn’t developed into the threat Lofton was on the basepaths. That could still come.

Hard to come up with a definite answer, but I’d say Lofton has a slight edge, only because he played longer at such a consistently high level. Kwan can definitely do the same, we will see. Best since Lofton, absolutely.

Your thoughts, Auggie?

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