First Pitch: Is Gregory Polanco Starting to Pass Andrew McCutchen?

Gregory Polanco is on pace for a 7.2 WAR in his age 24 season, a mark Andrew McCutchen didn't beat until his age 26 season. Photo Credit: David HagueHow good has Gregory Polanco been so far?

Among all hitters in baseball, he ranks 7th with a 2.4 WAR after tonight. He’s putting up a better OBP and slugging percentage than he ever did at any level in the minor leagues, and if you recall, he had some good years in the minors.

Let’s say that Polanco continues his current pace, and puts up 2.4 WAR every two months. By the end of the season, he would be on pace for a 7.2 WAR in his second full season. By comparison, Andrew McCutchen had a 5.5 WAR in his second full year. He had a 6.8 WAR the next…