Miguel Tejada and the 13 Worst Everyday Players in MLB

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Every team has that one player who fans can't stand to watch. Unfortunately, some teams even have more than one of those players.

Even though we might not admit it, we secretly enjoy watching these players play because it is amusing to bash them when they inevitably make a mistake.

Here is a list of the 13 worst everyday players who fans love to hate.

13) Raul Ibanez, LF, Philadelphia Phillies

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After a strong first year with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2009, Raul Ibanez's numbers have slowly plummeted. While hitting in the hitter-friendly Citizens Bank Park and in a lineup with sluggers such as Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Shane Victorino, Ibanez is having a subpar first half for the Phillies.

Ibanez is batting a lowly .239 with a .287 OBP. Ibanez's WAR is currently listed at minus-1.2, and has a UZR rating of minus-34.4, which are both poor enough to rank him at second-to-worst in the league. While Ibanez is putting up decent power numbers, he is hurting his team in virtually every other category.

 

Predicted Year-End Statistics

Batting Average: .253

Home Runs: 21

Runs Batted In: 82

12) Lyle Overbay, First Base, Pittsburgh Pirates

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Despite the hot start the Pittsburgh Pirates have gotten off to in 2011, Lyle Overbay has done little to help. Overbay is currently hitting .241 with six home runs and 33 runs batted in.

It is safe to say that the Pirates will need more production coming from the first base position if they have any hope of making it to the playoffs.

 

Predicted Year-End Statistics

Batting Average: .249

Home Runs: 15

Runs Batted In: 60

11) Mark Reynolds, Third Base, Baltimore Orioles

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Don't let his power numbers deceive you. Even though Mark Reynolds has already smacked 20 home runs and knocked in 49 runs, the rest of his stat sheet is rather pathetic.

The free-swinger is currently batting a minuscule .227 with 94 strikeouts in 282 at bats, which averages out to be a strikeout every third at bat.

On the other hand, Reynolds isn't too nifty with the glove over at the hot corner either. Reynolds currently leads the league with 20 errors and is the only starter with a fielding percentage under .900.

 

Predicted Year-End Statistics

Batting Average: .219

Home Runs: 39

Runs Batted In: 85

10) Cliff Pennington, SS, Oakland Athletics

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Many Oakland Athletic fans thought that Cliff Pennington would have been a suitable replacement for Bobby Crosby at shortstop during the 2009 season.

So far, things aren't really going as planned.

Cliff Pennington is struggling offensively in 2011 batting .237 with three home runs and 23 runs batted in. Pennington is also has the seventh-lowest slugging percentage in the league to go along with the fourth-lowest OPS.

Pennington isn't exactly helping his club out defensively either, committing the sixth-most errors in the league with 11.

 

Predicted Year-End Statistics

Batting Average: .239

Home Runs: 7

Runs Batted In: 54

9) Jason Bartlett, SS, San Diego Padres

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When Edgar Renteria and Juan Uribe decided to leave the San Francisco Giants via free agency, the organization was left with a gaping hole at shortstop. Many Giants fans wanted to trade for Jason Bartlett, but instead, the team went with signing the veteran Miguel Tejada.

Looks like it was a lose-lose situation for Giants fans either way you look at it.

Jason Bartlett is now playing for the San Diego Padres and is currently having a rough year both at the plate and in the field. Bartlett has committed 15 errors at the shortstop position, which is the third-most in the majors.

Offensively, Bartlett is batting .238 with one home run and 21 runs batted in. Bartlett also has the third-lowest slugging percentage in the majors, along with the seventh-lowest OPS.

 

Predicted Year-End Statistics

Batting Average: .255

Home Runs: 5

Runs Batted In: 47

8) Ian Desmond, SS, Washington Nationals

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After beating Christan Guzman out for the Washington Nationals' starting shortstop position, Ian Desmond went on to have a quality rookie year in 2010.

However, 2011 has been a completely different story for Desmond.

The young shortstop is batting a modest .222 with three home runs and 22 runs batted in. Desmond also has the third-lowest OPS in the league to go along with 12 errors, which is the fifth-most in the league.

Albeit, Ian Desmond does have age on his side while being only 25 years young.

 

Predicted Year-End Statistics

Batting Average: .235

Home Runs: 8

Runs Batted In: 57

7) Casey McGehee, Third Base, Milwaukee Brewers

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No one thought we would see Casey McGehee make this list after his first two solid years with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2009 and 2010.

However, it is a different story for the Brewers' third baseman in 2011 due to his pedestrian numbers both offensively and defensively.

McGehee is currently batting .225 with five home runs and 36 runs batted in. McGehee also has the fifth-lowest OPS in the league to go along with 13 errors, which is the fourth-most in the league.

Casey McGehee definitely has the tools and the surroundings to turn his season around, so don't rule out the possibility of him catching fire in the second half.

 

Predicted Year-End Statistics

Batting Average: .276

Home Runs: 16

Runs Batted In: 78

6) Yuniesky Betancourt, SS, Milwaukee Brewers

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The Milwaukee Brewers acquired Yuniesky Betancourt in the trade that was designed around Zach Greinke, in an attempt to fill their hole at shortstop.

Yuniesky Betancourt has figuratively done just that, but not much more.

Betancourt is currently batting a menial .240 with five home runs and 30 runs batted in. Betancourt also has the fifth-lowest WAR rating in the league, along with the third-lowest OBP.

 

Predicted Year-End Statistics

Batting Average: .244

Home Runs: 10

Runs Batted In: 59

5) Dan Uggla, Second Base, Atlanta Braves

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Even though Dan Uggla has already smashed 15 home runs this year, don't let that steer you into thinking that he is having a good season in 2011.

Uggla has always been a small and stout second baseman who hits for a lot of power, but never for a high batting average. He took that title to another level in 2010 with the Florida Marlins while he hit .287 with 33 home runs and 105 runs batted in.

He was later traded to the Atlanta Braves and was signed a new and hefty contract.

Uggla has done nothing but disappoint in his first year with the Braves due to his .185 batting average and .257 OBP, which are low enough to rank him in the bottom three of the league in each category.

It could be the pressure of a new team and a big contract that are causing Uggla to have a horrible first half in 2011. Regardless, don't be surprised to see Uggla heat up in the second half of the season.

 

Predicted Year-End Statistics

Batting Average: .239

Home Runs: 29 

Runs Batted In: 73

4) Alex Rios, CF, Chicago White Sox

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Back in 2007 after Tim Lincecum's first year with the San Francisco Giants, trade rumors involving a swap between Lincecum and the Blue Jays' Alex Rios began to swirl.

There probably would have been riots in San Francisco if this trade went down, despite the fact that Alex Rios is a good starting center fielder that can hit for both average and power.

However, that statement couldn't be further from the truth in 2011 due to the fact that Rios is having his worst season statistically by far.

Rios is currently batting .211 with six home runs and 21 runs batted in. He also currently has the fourth-lowest OBP in the league, along with the second-lowest OPS.

However, Alex Rios is another strong candidate to break out of his slump due to his past credentials.

 

Predicted Year-End Statistics

Batting Average: .261

Home Runs: 13

Runs Batted In: 61

3) Miguel Tejada, SS, San Francisco Giants

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Calling Miguel Tejada a disappointment this season would be a huge understatement. The San Francisco Giants weren't expecting much when they signed Tejada to a one-year, $6.5 million contract, but they were definitely expecting more than what Tejada has given them thus far.

Miguel Tejada is currently batting .240 with three home runs and 24 runs batted in. Along with his untimely hitting, Tejada provides no range on defense when the ball isn't hit right at him.

When the San Francisco Giants' second baseman Freddy Sanchez returns from the disabled list in August, look for Tejada to possibly be out of a job.

 

Predicted Year-End Statistics

Batting Average: .244

Home Runs: 7

Runs Batted In: 55

2) Adam Dunn, DH, Chicago White Sox

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Adam Dunn is possibly the worst free-agency signing of the year after he left the Washington Nationals  to sign with the Chicago White Sox in 2011.

After signing a four-year, $56 million contract, Dunn has done nothing but underachieve for his new team.

Dunn is batting .162 (which is the lowest batting average in the league) with nine home runs and 34 runs batted in. Dunn also has the second-most strikeouts in the league with 115 in 318 at-bats, which is an jaw-dropping 43.2 percent strikeout percentage.

It doesn't stop there.

Despite his power numbers this year (which are even lower than his prototypical numbers), Dunn has the fifth-lowest slugging percentage in the league, which speaks volumes to his inability to hit anything but home runs when he makes contact.

Lastly, Dunn has the lowest WAR rating in the majors with a minus-1.4.

It is safe to say that Adam Dunn is having a down year.

 

Predicted Year-End Statistics

Batting Average: .211

Home Runs: 21

Runs Batted In: 71

1) Chone Figgins, Third Base, Seattle Mariners

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In 2010, the Seattle Mariners made their fans happy by acquiring players such as an ace starting pitcher in Cliff Lee, and a speedy third basemen in Chone Figgins.

Unfortunately, Lee was dealt to the Texas Rangers that same year, and Figgins has done absolutely nothing to help the Mariners.

After signing a four-year, $36 million contract, Figgins had a mediocre year in 2010, and has now somehow managed to earn the "worst everyday player in the majors" tag in 2011. 

Figgins is currently batting .183 (which is the second-lowest batting average in the majors) with one home run and 14 runs batted in.

While Figgins was not brought in to hit for power, he was expected to steal a ton of bases—something he did a lot of with the Los Angeles Angels. Unfortunately, he has only stolen nine bases this year and been caught six times.

To add insult to injury, Figgins also ranks dead last in OBP, OPS and slugging percentage. His WAR rating is also minus-1.3 which is bad enough to rank him the second-worst in that category.

Due to an incredibly horrific first half of the season and a dugout brawl with his manager, Figgins has  (for the most part) lost his starting spot at third base.

Deservedly so, I'd say.

 

Predicted Year-End Statistics

Batting Average: .202

Home Runs: 2

Runs Batted In: 34