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Ortiz 'Perfect' At DH

The Associated Press

Published: November 1, 2007

Big Papi got a big score in baseball's annual player rankings. Boston designated hitter David Ortiz earned a perfect 100 in the annual statistical compilation issued by the Elias Sports Bureau.

Minnesota's Johan Santana (95.04) was the top-rated AL starting pitcher for the third consecutive year, and Seattle's J.J. Putz (96.041) was the top reliever.Other top-rated players at their positions were: Yankees catcher Jorge Posada (90.756), Minnesota's first baseman Justin Morneau (92.222), Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano (85.714), Texas shortstop Michael Young (89.286) and Boston third baseman Mike Lowell (84.857).

Manny Ramirez (89.114) was among the top three AL outfielders for the 11th time in 12 seasons - the streak was interrupted by his year as a DH, along with the Angels' Vladimir Guerrero (95.063) wand Detroit's Magglio Ordonez (94.937).

In the National League, Albert Pujols (96.667) was the top NL first baseman for the fourth straight season. Others ranking at the top are the Dodgers' catcher Russell Martin (86.1), Philadelphia second baseman Chase Utley (90.476), Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins (86.264) and Atlanta third baseman Chipper Jones (85.714). Colorado's Matt Holliday (97.079) repeated in the outfield and was joined by teammate Brad Hawpe (87.191) and Houston's Carlos Lee (90.337). Arizona's Brandon Webb (96.394) was the top NL starter, and the Dodgers' Takashi Saito (90.734) was the top-rated reliever.