Just take a look at these statistics for a sample of Sox players vs. the Yankees so far this season, and see where Papi ranks:
Jason Bay, 11 for 21 with 2 doubles, a triple and 3 home runs — .524 batting average, .655 on-base percentage, and 1.143 slugging percentage.
Kevin Youkilis, 7 for 17 with a double and a game-winning home run — .412 batting average, .565 on-base and .647 slugging.
Dustin Pedroia, 8 for 23 with 2 doubles — .348 batting average, .500 on-base and .435 slugging.
Mike Lowell, 9 for 26 with 2 doubles and 2 home runs — .346 batting average, .414 on-base and .654 slugging.
David Ortiz, 7 for 23 with 4 doubles and a home run — .304 batting average, .379 on-base and .609 slugging.
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