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Originally Posted by marc
I think he compares favorably to:
Dave Arkless
Just to name a few.
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They aren't remotely close.
Arkless is one of the greatest defensive CF in league history.
Tito Jr. was a below average fielding 1B/3B.
Tito Jr. barely cracked the low end of the OPS Top 10 twice in his career.
Arkless went 4-2-3 in OPS while the Cubs were winning three straight pennans from 1936-38. He also at 4th in 1929, 3rd in 1931 and 10th in 1935.
Tito Jr. his .314, but hit for far less HR power and didn't have remotely close to the same eye as Arkless - the Red Fox peppered the HR and BB leaderboard for a decade, including being #4 and #8 in them in his last year before heading off to the war and never returning to the game.
Arkless was a terrific multidimensional talent - he hit for a decent average, hit for outstanding power in the era, had a very good eye, and was an exceptional defensive player at a key position. He also was a key player on a great team.
Tito was a very good supporting player. Paul O'Neil. Arkless was Benie Williams level... except better.
John