Ian Desmond wOBA of .355 in 385 PA
Andrelton Simmons wOBA of .337 in 125 PA
Please point me in the direction of a defensive play Simmons makes that Desmond wouldn't have this year. The defensive difference has to have little tangible effect on outcomes. Continue crapting on Desmond for prior years, though.
We could start with Simmons .98+ fielding percentage. Or you could just admit that your homer goggles are clouding your vision and realize that Simmons is a better defensive shortstop now than Desmond will ever be.
I would drown a puppy to trade Desmond for Simmons.
