The Best Hitters of 2004 Through May 30
© Greg Spira
1 Barry Bonds 1.444 - Despite a mediocre May, he's still way out in front
2 Lance Berkman 1.181 - Despite all the talk about Clemens, Berkman is the MVP of the Astros so far
3 Manny Ramirez 1.107 - Over the winter, folks seem to forget that Manny is a Hall of Fame hitter. Now they remember.
4 Mike Lowell 1.099 - The Marlins are glad they kept him
5 Jim Thome 1.078 - He is one big free agent signing that has been a huge success
6 Melvin Mora 1.068 - It's time to accept that he's not a fluke
7 Craig Wilson 1.054 - Finally getting a chance to play everyday
8 Sean Casey 1.049 - Healthy again, but he won't maintain a .392 average
9 Jorge Posada 1.031 - The Yankees most consistent star year-to-to-year
10 Frank Thomas 1.020 - Leads the AL in walks with 44
11 Albert Pujols 1.020 - Some observers are unreasonably disappointed
12 Todd Helton 1.008 - Always the Rockies one true star
13 Jeromy Burnitz 1.008 - Digging the thin air in his first saeson at Coors
14 Scott Rolen 1.003 - Better defensively than any of the hitters above him
15 Vlad Guerrero .998 - The Angels may be falling apart physically, but Vlad keeps in hitting
16 Vinny Castilla .997 - Returning to Coors gives life to his statistics
17 Sammy Sosa .974 - Fewest plate appearances of any non-catcher in the top 25; the Cubs miss his bat
18 JD Drew .972 - Has provided the Braves the offense they need when he's healthy
19 Hideki Matsui .963 - A definite step up from his rookie year
20 Michael Barrett .962 - The biggest surprise on this list
21 Adam Dunn .961 - Has been unbelievably streaky
22 Pat Burrell .958 - Recovered from a terrible 2003
23 Lyle Overbay .956 - The Brewers are ecstatic about this acquisition
24 Mike Piazza .955 - The greatest hitting catcher ever is still trying to adjust to first base
25 Travis Hafner .950 - A pleasant surprise for the Indians
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