Best MLB Players of 2008, Ranked by NUT
2008 seasonAlbert Pujols (STL) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 2008 by NUT at +5.6, and Tim Lincecum (SF) the most productive pitcher at +4.3.
3 of 447 qualified hitters and 5 of 452 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Chicago Cubs (97-64) had the highest team NUT at +17.3; the best record belonged to Los Angeles Angels (100-62), #18 by team NUT.
Philadelphia Phillies beat Tampa Bay Rays 5–1 in the World Series, as the lower team-NUT club (+4.0 to +6.2).
Modern era. Drug testing, pitch tracking, the strikeout boom and the 2023 pitch clock.
World Series by team NUT
Season team NUT, regular season. The lower-NUT club won. Every World Series by NUT
Awards vs NUT
NUT's MVP pick is the league's best player by season NUT, hitters and pitchers compared by grade; its Cy Young pick is the best pitcher. Voters also weigh defense, which NUT leaves out. Rookie of the Year shows where the winner ranked among all qualified players.
Best by league
League by the player's final club. By NUT, not award voting.
Top 10 hitters and pitchers
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert PujolsSTL · 1B | +5.6 | |
| 2 | Manny RamirezLAD · LF | +4.7 | |
| 3 | Chipper JonesATL · 3B | +4.6 | |
| 4 | Lance BerkmanHOU · 1B | +4.2 | |
| 5 | Mark TeixeiraLAA · 1B | +4.2 | |
| 6 | Carlos QuentinCWS · LF | +4.1 | |
| 7 | Hanley RamirezFLA · SS | +4.0 | |
| 8 | Matt HollidayCOL · LF | +4.0 | |
| 9 | David WrightNYM · 3B | +4.0 | |
| 10 | Ryan LudwickSTL · RF | +3.9 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim LincecumSF · P | +4.3 | |
| 2 | CC SabathiaMIL · P | +4.0 | |
| 3 | Cliff LeeCLE · P | +3.7 | |
| 4 | Roy HalladayTOR · P | +3.5 | |
| 5 | Dan HarenARI · P | +3.1 | |
| 6 | Brandon WebbARI · P | +2.6 | |
| 7 | Derek LoweLAD · P | +2.5 | |
| 8 | Ervin SantanaLAA · P | +2.5 | |
| 9 | Rich HardenCHC · P | +2.3 | |
| 10 | Mike MussinaNYY · P | +2.2 |
All 30 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHC | 97-64 | +11.6 | +5.7 | +17.3 | A |
| 2 | LAD | 84-78 | +3.1 | +11.2 | +14.4 | A |
| 3 | NYY | 89-73 | +6.4 | +7.5 | +13.9 | A |
| 4 | BOS | 95-67 | +10.7 | +3.1 | +13.8 | A |
| 5 | CWS | 89-74 | +5.4 | +5.9 | +11.3 | A |
| 6 | ARI | 82-80 | +2.1 | +8.7 | +10.8 | B |
| 7 | COL | 74-88 | +6.2 | +1.6 | +7.9 | B |
| 8 | STL | 86-76 | +8.4 | -0.7 | +7.7 | B |
| 9 | TB | 97-65 | +3.7 | +2.4 | +6.2 | C |
| 10 | NYM | 89-73 | +4.8 | +0.9 | +5.7 | C |
| 11 | TEX | 79-83 | +12.2 | -6.6 | +5.7 | C |
| 12 | ATL | 72-90 | +4.2 | +0.2 | +4.4 | C |
| 13 | FLA | 84-77 | +3.3 | +1.1 | +4.4 | C |
| 14 | MIL | 90-72 | +3.4 | +0.9 | +4.3 | C |
| 15 | TOR | 86-76 | -4.2 | +8.4 | +4.3 | C |
| 16 | PHI | 92-70 | +3.2 | +0.8 | +4.0 | C |
| 17 | CLE | 81-81 | +1.6 | +1.3 | +2.9 | C |
| 18 | LAA | 100-62 | -1.0 | +3.6 | +2.6 | C |
| 19 | MIN | 88-75 | -0.8 | +2.8 | +2.1 | C |
| 20 | DET | 74-88 | +7.3 | -5.8 | +1.5 | C |
| 21 | SD | 63-99 | -2.2 | +0.7 | -1.5 | D |
| 22 | SF | 72-90 | -4.7 | +2.7 | -2.1 | D |
| 23 | CIN | 74-88 | -1.3 | -2.3 | -3.6 | F |
| 24 | HOU | 86-75 | -1.6 | -2.8 | -4.4 | F |
| 25 | KC | 75-87 | -7.8 | +2.2 | -5.6 | F |
| 26 | WSH | 59-102 | -2.4 | -4.4 | -6.9 | F |
| 27 | OAK | 75-86 | -10.3 | +0.9 | -9.4 | F |
| 28 | BAL | 68-93 | +1.5 | -12.0 | -10.5 | F |
| 29 | SEA | 61-101 | -9.1 | -2.9 | -11.9 | F |
| 30 | PIT | 67-95 | -6.9 | -6.1 | -13.0 | F |
How the 2008 season is ranked
Season NUT is one number for production against that season's league average. 0.0 is league average; defense is left out. Players need 100 plate appearances or 25 innings to qualify. Team NUT is the sum of its qualified players.