Chicago Cubs: Position-by-position matchup versus the Indians

Oct 22, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) reacts after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game six of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Cubs win 5-0 to advance to the World Series. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) reacts after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game six of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Cubs win 5-0 to advance to the World Series. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 22, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) celebrates defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game six of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Cubs win 5-0 to advance to the World Series. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) celebrates defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game six of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Cubs win 5-0 to advance to the World Series. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Kris Bryant versus Jose Ramirez

Could there be two players more different than the third basemen for each team? Jose Ramirez hits for average, uses his speed to steal bases, scores runs. Kris Bryant gets hits, drives in runs, and scores.

Ramirez’s best weapon his is speed. Hitting .312 for the regular season, he legged out 46 doubles and swiped 22 bases, scoring 84 runs. While he does not strike out much, he is susceptible to grounding into double plays.

Bryant possesses a combination of getting on base and power. He led the majors with 121 runs scored, hit 39 home runs, and knocked in 102. While Ramirez produces better in his home park, most of Bryant’s offensive prowess was displayed on the road. With home field advantage laying with the Indians, Bryant’s ability to perform on the road is key.

Advantage: Cubs

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