More photos » by Gregory Smith - AP Browse more photos » The only thing we need to know about the Braves super-utility guy Omar Infante, is how to clone him. Infante started at least three games at second base, shortstop, third base, left field, center field, and right field. The importance of Infante can also be seen by knowing who replaced him when he was injured -- Diory Hernandez. Here is a comparison of their 2009 stats:
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 - Omar Infante
70
203
24
62
9
1
2
27
19
28
2
0
.305
.361
.389
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 - Diory Hernandez
33
85
6
12
3
0
1
6
6
22
0
1
.141
.198
.212
It's not even close. Of course, Diory was a rookie, so perhaps it's unfair to him to hold him to the same standards as a veteran like Infante, but the difference in their value to the team is nothing to shy away from -- Her...
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October 22, 2009
