I am sure this pick surprises no regular reader of my site but let’s look at the numbers…
The second most hits (three behind Wright), second in runs, second in ABs, 4th in games (remember he lost a season learning to play second), 1st in doubles, third in RBI. Two time Mets All Star.
Sure he was a terrible baserunner and his “Baseball IQ” (Is that a thing, in soccer we have “Soccer IQ” which judges how a player reacts in situations) – his Baseball IQ is quite low. Gary Cohen called him a Net Negative, but without Murphtober you wouldn’t have that pennant flag on your bedroom wall Gare.
The Second Baseman of the Decade Is: Daniel Murphy