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Posted: 10/3/2022 11:50:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lou Gehrig was 10x the player Babe Ruth was, but he was quiet and didn't get as much attention with the simpletons. What was his ERA? I think the Iron Horse belongs in this poll, but I'd vote Ruth. |
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Posted: 10/3/2022 11:50:19 AM EDT
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Gordy Howe
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Posted: 10/3/2022 12:13:18 PM EDT
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Babe Ruth
Barry Bonds Ken Griffey Jr Babe Ruth is the conventional answer. His numbers and records are absurd. He’s the universal name associated with baseball, as Michael Jordan is to basketball. That said, I sincerely doubt he or any other player from 100 years ago would be that great versus today’s competition. Barry Bonds is the logical answer. His sheer talent and career numbers combined are unmatched by anyone in history. He was statistically the best player in baseball for about a 15 year span. It’s too bad steroids have tainted his career. He has the most dominant resume in the history of the game. Ken Griffey Jr is the answer in terms of raw ability. He was the most talented and complete all around player I’ve ever seen. His numbers are staggering when you factor in that injuries completely derailed his career. If he had stayed healthy and won a championship he’d be a popular answer in these conversations. He hit 630 HRs without ever being healthy past the age of 30. The man would’ve hit 800 HRs if it weren’t for injuries. Honorable mentions: Willie Mays Ted Williams Lou Gehrig Albert Pujols Jackie Robinson Alex Rodriguez Mickey Mantle |
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Posted: 10/3/2022 6:03:05 PM EDT
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The all tile hit leader
Pete Rose |
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Posted: 10/3/2022 7:24:56 PM EDT
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Michael Jordan.
I don’t follow, nor care, nor know anything about baseball but Ive been told it is my civil duty to Vote. All Votes should count, right? Even for people who know jack about what they’re voting on… OP should have gone out of his way to make it easier for people to vote so we could really flesh out who is the “best.” Maybe a mail-in ballot so I wouldn’t have even had to click on a thread knowing it was about baseball. |
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Posted: 10/3/2022 8:57:33 PM EDT
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Albert Pujols just hit 703 and now is #2 all time rbis.
One of the GOATs. |
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Posted: 10/3/2022 9:03:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryIts Ruth for all time. His pitching and hitting make him the GOAT. However, strong case for Ichiro to be made in the modern era. Unbelievable player.
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Posted: 10/3/2022 9:05:26 PM EDT
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Ty Cobb.
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Posted: 10/3/2022 9:07:56 PM EDT
[#9]
What, no Lou Gehrig?
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Posted: 10/3/2022 9:24:07 PM EDT
[#10]
Cal Ripken
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Posted: 10/3/2022 9:26:21 PM EDT
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Wilber Wood
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:06:45 AM EDT
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Singles (even doubles) hitters will never be in the conversation for GOAT. The guys scoring the runs will never be viewed as highly as the guys knocking them in.
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:12:37 AM EDT
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Pete Rose
 1980 NLCS Gm4: Rose scores go-ahead run in the 10th |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:27:26 AM EDT
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Willie Mays/Mickey Mantle
If Mantle had not been hurt so much and had not been a drunk, he probably gets it fairly easily. If Ruth had continued to pitch AND hit, he might get the nod for being a do-it-all player. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:35:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Willie Mays? Ted Williams? Lots missing there. Mays was probably the best all around player ever. Seriously, how is Ted Williams not on this list? His numbers are insane and he walked away twice in the middle of his career to fight in a war. Once for World War II and once for Korea. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:54:08 AM EDT
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Baseball in the end is a team game. Great players come and go, but the game stays the same. A better exercise is to build a team.
Outfield: Mays, Williams, Ichiro Infield: Gehrig, Cobb, Rose, Wagner. Catcher: Bench Pitchers: Young, W Johnson, Maddux, R Johnson, Koufax This team can win in ANY era. I voted Cobb in the poll, but I was taught as a boy to play baseball to win and Cobb was the example used as a player who gave his all. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 7:43:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Baseball in the end is a team game. Great players come and go, but the game stays the same. A better exercise is to build a team. Outfield: Mays, Williams, Ichiro Infield: Gehrig, Cobb, Rose, Wagner. Catcher: Bench Pitchers: Young, W Johnson, Maddux, R Johnson, Koufax This team can win in ANY era. I voted Cobb in the poll, but I was taught as a boy to play baseball to win and Cobb was the example used as a player who gave his all. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 7:56:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Willie Mays? Ted Williams? Lots missing there. Mays was probably the best all around player ever. Truth. 5 tools. And base stealing wasn’t that big a deal in his and Mick’s day |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 7:56:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Roberto Clemente Yeah this guy. If he had lived longer. No doubt. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 7:56:43 PM EDT
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No Ted Williams? Poll sucks bruh.
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Posted: 10/4/2022 7:58:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: +1. Baseball is a pitcher’s game and he was the best there has been. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Nolan Ryan +1. Baseball is a pitcher’s game and he was the best there has been. Bob Gibson and Sandy Koufax have entered the room. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 7:58:20 PM EDT
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5. Ruth also finished six campaigns with at least 135 RBIs and 135 walks, which matches the number of 135-RBI, 135-walk seasons by all other players combined.
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Posted: 10/4/2022 7:59:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Singles (even doubles) hitters will never be in the conversation for GOAT. The guys scoring the runs will never be viewed as highly as the guys knocking them in. Because analysis proves a singles hitter like Tony Gwynn isn’t as productive as a guy who draws walks and hits for power. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:00:01 PM EDT
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Teddy Ballgame
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:04:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah this guy. If he had lived longer. No doubt. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Roberto Clemente Yeah this guy. If he had lived longer. No doubt. Great player, but not the best by far and he died at 38. How many more years would he have played? |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:06:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cal Ripken He should have stood down at 2,129 |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:10:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Plus took time off to fly fighter jets in 2 wars. Ted is #1 Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Outfield: Ted Williams Arguably the greatest “pure” hitter who ever lived, Williams accumulated a .344 career average, 521 HRs, won two MVP’s, and was a two-time Triple Crown winner. He was also the last player to hit .400 (.406 in 1941), was a 17-time All-Star, scored 100+ runs nine times, and had 100+ RBI nine times Plus took time off to fly fighter jets in 2 wars. Ted is #1 And he hit a homerun in his last at bat. Twice. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:11:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Greatest player in baseball is kinda suggestive, as seen already. It really is a fun discussion though. It’s not like NBA where Jordan can hold the title and very few would argue against it. Larry Bird. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:19:43 PM EDT
[#29]
Sammy
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Posted: 10/4/2022 8:24:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nolan Ryan isnt even the best pitcher, let alone player. Hell, I dont know if he makes the top 5 Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Nolan Ryan ?? Totally overrated now. When he played he was always regarded as one dimensional. Maybe that was a little unfair, but imagine it’s 1970. Do you want him on your team for the next few years, or Tom Seaver, Jim Palmer, or Steve Carlton? He was very durable. LOL not hardly. Ryan was the last of the pitchers that would kick your ass on the field, then try to catch you in the parking lot to throw you a beating for talking shit after the game. If you think he’s overrated, you probably liked his rival teams. Plus, he likes guns, bbq, beer, and fishing. Nolan Ryan isnt even the best pitcher, let alone player. Hell, I dont know if he makes the top 5 I would agree he's not the best player, but for pitchers, what metrics are you using to determine "the best"? Who are your top 5 pitchers? Watch the documentary about him on Netflix. Some of the greatest in baseball, both those that faced him and those that played after him including pitchers that many would say are better than him, still hold him in awe as a pitcher. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 11:18:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I would agree he's not the best player, but for pitchers, what metrics are you using to determine "the best"? Who are your top 5 pitchers? Watch the documentary about him on Netflix. Some of the greatest in baseball, both those that faced him and those that played after him including pitchers that many would say are better than him, still hold him in awe as a pitcher. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Nolan Ryan ?? Totally overrated now. When he played he was always regarded as one dimensional. Maybe that was a little unfair, but imagine it’s 1970. Do you want him on your team for the next few years, or Tom Seaver, Jim Palmer, or Steve Carlton? He was very durable. LOL not hardly. Ryan was the last of the pitchers that would kick your ass on the field, then try to catch you in the parking lot to throw you a beating for talking shit after the game. If you think he’s overrated, you probably liked his rival teams. Plus, he likes guns, bbq, beer, and fishing. Nolan Ryan isnt even the best pitcher, let alone player. Hell, I dont know if he makes the top 5 I would agree he's not the best player, but for pitchers, what metrics are you using to determine "the best"? Who are your top 5 pitchers? Watch the documentary about him on Netflix. Some of the greatest in baseball, both those that faced him and those that played after him including pitchers that many would say are better than him, still hold him in awe as a pitcher. It’s TV. He put too many people on base, allowed too many runs. Off the top of my head - Walter Johnson Cy Young Mathewson Lefty Grove Sandy Koufax Pedro Maddux Randy Johnson Clemens Tom Seaver Steve Carlton If you talk about a pitcher’s best five or so years, there are many, many more guys who blow past Ryan. There are probably five guys right now who are or were better than Ryan ever was. Scherzer, Kershner, Verlander have all done more at their peak than Ryan did. Ryan’s value was in being a just above average pitcher for a very long time. He had one of hist best years at 40, when even most stars are out of the game. |
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Posted: 10/4/2022 11:36:17 PM EDT
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Robinson is in the hall of fame for his skin color.A good player,but GOAT ? Not remotely
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