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Nakajima isn't anywhere CLOSE to being the 2nd best hitter in Japan. Hes somewhere in the top 20-25.
I think what hes trying to say is that Nakajima is the 2nd best overall position player prospect in Japan. THAT might be true. There a tons of guys who could be slightly below average in the MLB, but very few potential above-average regulars right now.
All the stars are on the mount these days.
I do like Nakajima's chances of WAR'ing around 3 for 2-3 years, but he I wouldn't overstate his status as a hitter in Japan. He hits it a pretty decent hitter's park and I can't recall his OPS ever ranking in the top 10.