Who’d you rather? Adam Eaton or Norichika Aoki?

Adam Eaton knows how to slide. Photo courtesy of BNS. “Who’d you rather?” is a popular segment on the Dear Mr. Fantasy Baseball Podcast and something we’ve brought to print before. Who’d you rather have on your fantasy baseball team, Arizona’s Adam Eaton or MIlwaukee’s Norichika Aoki? Both are speedy and have little home run pop, but which outfielder will bring more fantasy baseball value in 2013? Both of these guys have a fun story. Adam Eaton once had to do the right thing and return a stack of $20,000 checks when he mistakenly got the wrong paycheck. There was an Adam Eaton that pitched for the Phillies and, yeah, they were his checks. The 5-8 Eaton has hit well at every stop in the minors, showing good plate discipline, and surprising pop for his size. Known for his work ethic, he stole 82 bases in the minors in 110 attempts. (Check his full scouting report here.) He tore up the PCL and has nothing left to prove in the minors. But will the strong defender be the starting center ...