At face value, Luis Arráez should be considered one of the top players available in free agency this year. Not only is he a three-time batting champion, three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner, but his career batting average of .317 is the top mark among active hitters.
Yet, when MLB Trade Rumors unveiled its list of the top 50 free agents in baseball, Arráez was slotted in at No. 34 right between swingmen pitchers Nick Martinez and Zack Littell.
While Arráez brings a lot to the table in terms of his unparalleled contact ability, his value among baseball circles has become a debate given that he has almost no power (career ISO of .