18 points behind Pujols and 17 behind Helton. Hardly a close race.
But he's clearly demonstrated he can hit for a high enough average to compete for a batting title - .377 will win most years, and .341 will often put you in the hunt. Over the past three years his average is higher than Pujols'.
74 posted on 11/18/2003 12:51:13 PM PST by BlackRazor