MLB: Building the Most Overrated Team in Baseball

Often times we get caught up in the hype regarding certain players. Because of this, the MLB is home to several players who aren’t as good as they are made out to be. While this doesn’t mean they are bad, they certainly get more credit than deserved.

We are in a time where teams are paying professional athletes a record amount. Superstars are making hundreds of millions of dollars, and even lesser talented players are getting paid an absurd amount. Teams are richer than ever, and are deciding to dump their assets in hope that these signings can bring them home a World Series ring. A big factor of this overspending in sports is the allure we are building for these athletes. Most of these athletes seem untouchable, with guys like Mike Trout seeming to be inhuman. Often times though athletes reap the benefits of their exaggerated abilities to cash in on a big pay-day.

In the MLB in particular many players are the recipients of being overrated. Often times it can be caused by past performances, marketing ability, or simply misconception. This isn’t to say that any of these guys are bad baseball players, but rather they are often given more credit than is due. This not only directly helps themselves, but sometimes indirectly hurts others as the focus is set somewhere else.

However, it is impossible to justify exactly what makes a player overrated. While statistical analysis is the key to any opinion, this list merely is subjective. Statistics I find important may not be important to front offices looking for talent. Some of these guys are popular players, and many will likely disagree with my assertions. So, with everything laid out on the table, let’s take a look at the most overrated players in baseball.