All-DBAP 3B - ????

Well the choices for All-DBAP third baseman are out and they give me a chance to rant a bit. I think I mentioned earlier that we are likely to see a “two eras” breakout as this went along, and that sort of explains the choice of Scott McClain, who played in 1998 and 1999, but not really the others.

Let me remind readers that this blog’s focus is on the Durham Bulls and, mostly, the guys who have played here over the years. Thus, we lean towards performance as a Bull and not performance in other times and places.

In the Bulls' list we have:

• Aubrey Huff, 3 seasons, 147 games, 109 at 3B
• Evan Longoria, 2 seasons, 35 games, 35 at 3B
• Scott McClain, 2 seasons, 263 games, 208 at 3B

As I said, Scott McClain makes some sense. But look at these guys, all of whom have both more games as a Bull and more time at third base than Huff or Longoria.

• Cole Figueroa, 3 seasons, 288 games, 188 at 3B
• Joel Guzman, 3 seasons, 251 games, 176 at 3B
• Ray Olmedo, 3 seasons, 343 games, 118 at 3B

And a couple of guys who played some 3B and made significant contributions, such as:

• Dan Johnson, 3 seasons, 304 games, 61 at 3B
• J.J. Furmaniak, 2 seasons, 194 games, 57 at 3B

And let’s not forget Angel Chavez (Angel who??), who had a season with the Bulls, played in 114 games, 73 at 3B.

My point is that I’m somewhat disappointed with our choices this week. Guess I’ll give Scott McClain my vote ... but I would rather have had more choices.