[Jason]

Originally Posted by The Professor

If I had a lineup composed entirely of Ron Santo's from 1963-1967 and you had a similar lineup composed of eight career average Pete Rose's, I guarantee you I'd win.

Using numbers you can understand, I'd have a lineup of guys who hit .300, play Gold Glove defense (at third base, at least), hit 30 HR with 100 RBI, while drawing nearly 100 walks. They also each score almost 80-100 runs per year.

You'd have a lineup of .300 hitters with gap power, 7 home runs 15 at best, 70 RBI if you are lucky, a few stolen bases, with 50-60 walks and 90-100 runs.

Even using this weak form of comparison, Rose is a Hall of Fame-caliber player who doesn't "hold a candle" to Ron Santo at his peak.

Well said.