More Burrell Appreciation

With the total flameout of Andruw Jones' talent (steroids, anyone?), its worth reflecting again on Pat Burrell's underappreciated stats.

From Sports Illustrated:

Yesterday the Dodgers cut ties with one of the greatest free-agent busts in recent history with the release of centerfielder Andruw Jones. The longtime Brave played just one season for L.A., hitting .158 with three home runs and 14 RBIs in 209 at bats. Jones still ranks third among NL outfielders in home runs since the start of the 2005 season, with 120. The only NL sluggers to hit more from an outfield spot are free agent Adam Dunn, who hit 146 for the Reds and D-Backs, and Pat Burrell, who hit 122 for the Phillies before bolting for Tampa Bay this offseason.

In other words, Pat Burrell is the top OF slugger since 2005...if not before then.