2008 VORP Hitting Statistics

A useful statistic for fantasy baseball is VORP, which is value over replacement player. For hitters, it's the number of runs contributed beyond what a replacement-level player at the same position would contribute. It's a complex formula that factors in the league average at each position.

Top 100 hitters from 2008, based on VORP, courtesy of Baseball Prospectus:

1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals, 1B: 98.6
2. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins, SS: 78.6
3. Chipper Jones, Braves, 3B: 75.9
4. Lance Berkman, Astros, 1B: 73.1
5. David Wright, Mets, 3B: 66.1
6. Chase Utley, Phillies, 2B: 63.5
7. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees, 3B: 62.9
8. Jose Reyes, Mets, SS: 62.9
9. Matt Holliday, Rockies, LF: 61.7
10. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox, 2B: 60.0
11. Grady Sizemore, Indians, CF: 59.1
12. Carlos Beltran, Mets, CF: 57.6
13. Josh Hamilton, Rangers, CF: 57.4
14. Milton Bradley, Rangers, DH: 57.2
15. Joe Mauer, Twins, C: 57.0
16. Aubrey Huff, Orioles, DH: 55.3
17. Ian Kinsler, Rangers, 2B: 54.8
18. Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals, RF: 54.7
19. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox, 1B: 53.6
20. Brian McCann, Braves, C: 52.0
21. Carlos Quentin, White Sox, LF: 51.3
22. Nate McLouth, Pirates, CF: 49.4
23. Manny Ramirez, Dodgers, LF: 48.4 (34.4 with Red Sox)
24. Brian Roberts, Orioles, 2B: 47.6
25. Justin Morneau, Twins, 1B: 47.1
26. Nick Markakis, Orioles, RF: 46.7
27. Adrian Gonzalez, Padres, 1B: 45.1
28. Carlos Lee, Astros, LF: 44.6
29. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs, 3B: 44.4
30. Ryan Braun, Brewers, LF: 44.4
31. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies, SS: 44.3
32. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers, 1B: 43.5
33. Stephen Drew, Diamondbacks, SS: 43.0
34. Curtis Granderson, Tigers, CF: 41.4
35. Brian Giles, Padres, RF: 41.1
36. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels, RF: 41.0
37. Andre Ethier, Dodgers, RF: 40.8
38. Dan Uggla, Marlins, 2B: 40.6
39. J.J. Hardy, Brewers, SS: 39.7
40. Johnny Damon, Yankees, LF: 39.4
41. Geovany Soto, Cubs, C: 39.1
42. Raul Ibanez, Mariners, LF: 38.6
43. Carlos Delgado, Mets, 1B: 38.5
44. Jermaine Dye, White Sox, RF, 37.6
45. Ryan Doumit, Pirates, C: 37.4
46. Ryan Howard, Phillies, 1B: 36.4
47. Troy Glaus, Cardinals, 3B: 36.2
48. Jhonny Peralta, Indians, SS: 36.2
49. Mark DeRosa, Cubs, 2B: 35.4
50. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers, RF: 35.3
51. Evan Longoria, Rays, 3B: 35.3
52. Mark Teixeira, Angels, 1B: 35.2
53. Russell Martin, Dodgers, C: 34.9
54. Derek Jeter, Yankees, SS: 34.7
55. Pat Burrell, Phillies, LF: 34.6
56. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners, RF: 34.6
57. Mike Aviles, Royals, SS: 34.5
58. Joey Votto, Reds, 1B: 34.4
59. Shane Victorino, Phillies, CF: 34.2
60. Cristian Guzman, Nationals, SS: 34.1
61. Jason Bay, Pirates, LF: 33.8 (14.5 with Red Sox)
62. Jim Thome, White Sox, DH: 33.3
63. Bobby Abreu, Yankees, RF: 33.2
64. Matt Kemp, Dodgers, CF: 32.8
65. B.J. Upton, Rays, CF: 32.8
66. Carlos Pena, Rays, 1B: 32.7
67. Torii Hunter, Angels, CF: 32.5
68. J.D. Drew, Red Sox, RF: 32.4
69. Alfonso Soriano, Cubs, LF: 32.1
70. Shin-soo Choo, Indians, RF: 32.1
71. Alex Rios, Blue Jays, RF: 31.5
72. Jayson Werth, Phillies, RF: 31.3
73. Jack Cust, A's, LF: 31.1
74. Mark Teixeira, Braves, 1B: 31.0
75. Xavier Nady, Pirates, RF: 30.7
76. Chris Iannetta, Rockies, C: 30.3
77. Jason Giambi, Yankees, 1B: 30.2
78. Randy Winn, Giants, RF: 30.2
79. David Ortiz, Red Sox, DH: 30.1
80. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays, CF: 30.1
81. Jorge Cantu, Marlins, 3B: 29.7
82. Derrek Lee, Cubs, 1B: 29.5
83. Brad Hawpe, Rockies, RF: 29.5
84. David DeJesus, Royals, LF: 29.1
85. Conor Jackson, Diamondbacks, LF: 29.0
86. Mike Napoli, Angels, C: 28.9
87. Michael Young, Rangers, SS: 28.2
88. Kelly Johnson, Braves, 2B: 28.1
89. Jose Lopez, Mariners, 2B: 28.1
90. Kelly Shoppach, Indians, C: 27.5
91. Jerry Hairston, Reds, SS: 27.2
92. Ryan Theriot, Cubs, SS: 27.1
93. Marlon Byrd, Rangers, CF: 26.6
94. Ty Wigginton, Astros, 3B: 26.5
95. Adam Dunn, Reds, LF: 26.3
96. Placido Polanco, Tigers, 2B: 26.2
97. Adam LaRoche, Pirates, 1B: 25.9
98. Yunel Escobar, Braves, SS: 25.8
99. Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks, 2B: 25.6
100. Rick Ankiel, Cardinals, CF: 25.3