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I agree that Ackley is NOT a 65.  To me 50 is average, 60 is above average, 70 is elite, 80 is as good as it gets.
Ackley in terms of just getting the bat on the ball is probably in the 65 range(Ichiro is 80), but Ackley has the ability to also get the barrell right on to the ball more than most.  That bumps him up to a 70 for me.  IF we are including patience and plate dicipline in HIT ability, then Ackley's grade goes up to 75.
So a basic grade for Ackley would go
HIT = 75 (70 if plate disciple is not included)
Power = 60
That rounds to about a 65(power a bit more important than batting average.)  That would make him close to an elite player(but not quite) in HIT ability alone.  Add in solid defense at a premium position and he could end up an elite player when all is said and done.
elite = someone who produces day in and day out, someone who everyone knows by name, someone with great numbers, someone who is a team player.
JMHO of course.