Best Cincinnati Reds Player of all time.

BadluckinOOTP · 04-16-2005, 03:37 PM

I did one of these over the summer, thought I'd move on to a different team.

If I miss someone tell me. I'll leave a spot open on the poll for 'write in' votes.

Barry Larkin's Career stats

Eric Davis' Career stats

George Foster's Career stats

Joe Morgan's Career stats

Tony Perez's Career stats

Johnny Bench's Career stats

Pete Rose's Career stats

Frank Robinson's Career stats

Edd Roush Career stats

Jose Rijo's Career stats

Jack Billingham's Career stats

Eppa Rixey's Career stats

Dolf Luque's Career stats

I don't know why, but it feels like I'm overlooking someone, that I just can't think of. Well, tell me if I am.

Johnny Slick · 04-16-2005, 03:39 PM

Ron Oester!

<o> · 04-16-2005, 03:42 PM

Chris Sabo

Kal Daniels

Rob Dibble

BadluckinOOTP · 04-16-2005, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by <o>

Chris Sabo

Kal Daniels

Rob Dibble

I just went by who led their team in OPS and ERA the most seasons. Sabo never did. Daniels did once. But so did Gary Redus.

You did vote 'other' so which one were you talking about?

reds1 · 04-16-2005, 04:04 PM

Ernie Lombardi could also be on the list. Slow as molasses, but could hit with the best of them.

<o> · 04-16-2005, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BadluckinOOTP

I just went by who led their team in OPS and ERA the most seasons. Sabo never did. Daniels did once. But so did Gary Redus.

You did vote 'other' so which one were you talking about?

How do you know it was me?

And I have no opinion on who's the best Red of all time. It could be Johnny Kerr. I just wanted to throw out names.

BadluckinOOTP · 04-16-2005, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by <o>

How do you know it was me?

And I have no opinion on who's the best Red of all time. It could be Johnny Kerr. I just wanted to throw out names.

I have public voting on.

Johnny Slick · 04-16-2005, 04:09 PM

I voted for Pete Rose. Can't stand the guy, shouldn't be in the Hall, was probably high on speed his entire career, but still... 4,256 hits, many of them as a Red. Maybe I should have voted Joe Morgan. Argh.

<o> · 04-16-2005, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BadluckinOOTP

I have public voting on.

Oh, it didn't look like you did. In any case, it wasn't me that voted for other, I don't care what lies the board tries to tell you.

Cyclone792 · 04-16-2005, 04:30 PM

Frank Robinson, with Bench/Morgan a close second.

I like Pete Rose, and think he should be in the HOF (but not necessarily reinstated), however, he's one of the most overrated players in the history of the game (note: that doesn't mean I don't think he wasn't great, just not as great as most people think).

Long_Long_Name · 04-16-2005, 04:47 PM

Should we vote exclusively for Reds data, or also what they did as opponents of the Reds?

benchwarmer · 04-16-2005, 05:56 PM

I'll bet that it was Pete Rose.

reds1 · 04-16-2005, 09:55 PM

Went with Mr. Bench, the best catcher of all time. (Says me).

As for Pete Rose, he was a player with decent skills who willed himself into a great player. But he hung on for a few too many seasons in order to break Ty Cobb's record. But his achievements speak for themselves and will always have a special connection with the Queen City.

Anonymous Ghost · 04-16-2005, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Long_Long_Name

Should we vote exclusively for Reds data, or also what they did as opponents of the Reds?

I went with just what they did as a Red, which is why I went with Morgan rather than Robinson. I wouldn't argue with Bench. Rose, though, is a step below Morgan and Bench (especially when just looking at his Reds career) without even getting into the gambling. He was a fun player to watch and had a HOF-quality career, but Bench and Morgan rank above him (as does Robinson, if we include entire careers).

UngratefulDead · 04-16-2005, 10:50 PM

Went with Morgan, though I think Dunn may have a chance if his career continues at it's current path.

messenjah · 04-17-2005, 01:11 AM

I gotta go with Johnny Bench on this one, with Rose and Robinson getting close seconds. Robinson and Bench may be better players, but Bench dominated his position like no one else, and in my mind, is the best catcher thus far in the history of baseball.

Cowboys3356 · 04-17-2005, 11:36 AM

Eric Davis...no questions asked. He singlehandedly won a World Series for the Reds with a damaged spleen!

Luis_Rivera · 04-17-2005, 12:01 PM

This is a tossup between Bench and Morgan... Because Bench played his whole career with the Reds I went with him. Morgan had a decent amount of his career value come with the Astros/Colt 45's.

Why Pete Rose has so many votes is beyond me with those two guys as an option. He's that overrated huh?

darkhorse · 04-17-2005, 08:19 PM

If it's time spent in a Red uni, then it's Johnny Bench without question. Frank Robinson spent a big chunk of his career as an O, and Morgan had a significant portion of his as a 'Stro.

PeteRose4256 · 04-18-2005, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowboys3356

Eric Davis...no questions asked. He singlehandedly won a World Series for the Reds with a damaged spleen!

I'm thinking and hoping this is a tongue-in-cheek, joke comment. Davis was a great player, no arguments there, but...singlehandedly?

Hatcher .750 2 RBI
Sabo .562 2HR 5 RBI
Larkin .353 1 RBI
Davis .286 1 HR 5 RBI

Rijo 2-0 0.59 ERA 14 K's in 15 IP
Nasty Boys 1-0, 1 save, 0.00 ERA, 7K's in 8 IP

Selective memory is a bad thing...

View Poll Results: Who is the Best Cincinnati Reds player of all time?
Barry Larkin	0	0%
Eric Davis	3	4.69%
George Foster	0	0%
Joe Morgan	8	12.50%
Tony Perez	0	0%
Johnny Bench	25	39.06%
Pete Rose	20	31.25%
Frank Robinson	5	7.81%
Edd Roush	1	1.56%
Jose Rijo	0	0%
Jack Billingham	0	0%
Eppa Rixey	0	0%
Dolf Luque	0	0%
Other	2	3.13%
Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll

04-16-2005, 03:37 PM	#1
BadluckinOOTP All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: OKC Posts: 1,534	Best Cincinnati Reds Player of all time. I did one of these over the summer, thought I'd move on to a different team. If I miss someone tell me. I'll leave a spot open on the poll for 'write in' votes. Barry Larkin's Career stats Eric Davis' Career stats George Foster's Career stats Joe Morgan's Career stats Tony Perez's Career stats Johnny Bench's Career stats Pete Rose's Career stats Frank Robinson's Career stats Edd Roush Career stats Jose Rijo's Career stats Jack Billingham's Career stats Eppa Rixey's Career stats Dolf Luque's Career stats I don't know why, but it feels like I'm overlooking someone, that I just can't think of. Well, tell me if I am. __________________

04-16-2005, 04:04 PM	#5
reds1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,929	Ernie Lombardi could also be on the list. Slow as molasses, but could hit with the best of them. Last edited by reds1; 04-16-2005 at 04:09 PM.

04-16-2005, 04:30 PM	#10
Cyclone792 All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 572	Frank Robinson, with Bench/Morgan a close second. I like Pete Rose, and think he should be in the HOF (but not necessarily reinstated), however, he's one of the most overrated players in the history of the game (note: that doesn't mean I don't think he wasn't great, just not as great as most people think). __________________ Jason POTD: Co-Commish and Glacier Bay Ice Pirates

04-16-2005, 04:47 PM	#11
Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,065	Should we vote exclusively for Reds data, or also what they did as opponents of the Reds? __________________ Beta Baseball. Join it!

04-16-2005, 03:39 PM	#2
Johnny Slick Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,012	Ron Oester!

04-16-2005, 04:09 PM	#8
Johnny Slick Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,012	I voted for Pete Rose. Can't stand the guy, shouldn't be in the Hall, was probably high on speed his entire career, but still... 4,256 hits, many of them as a Red. Maybe I should have voted Joe Morgan. Argh.

04-16-2005, 05:56 PM	#12
benchwarmer Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 1,461	I'll bet that it was Pete Rose.

04-16-2005, 09:55 PM	#13
reds1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,929	Went with Mr. Bench, the best catcher of all time. (Says me). As for Pete Rose, he was a player with decent skills who willed himself into a great player. But he hung on for a few too many seasons in order to break Ty Cobb's record. But his achievements speak for themselves and will always have a special connection with the Queen City.

04-16-2005, 10:50 PM	#15
UngratefulDead Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 3,415	Went with Morgan, though I think Dunn may have a chance if his career continues at it's current path.

04-17-2005, 01:11 AM	#16
messenjah All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 565	I gotta go with Johnny Bench on this one, with Rose and Robinson getting close seconds. Robinson and Bench may be better players, but Bench dominated his position like no one else, and in my mind, is the best catcher thus far in the history of baseball.

04-17-2005, 11:36 AM	#17
Cowboys3356 All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,572	Eric Davis...no questions asked. He singlehandedly won a World Series for the Reds with a damaged spleen! Last edited by Cowboys3356; 04-17-2005 at 05:44 PM.

04-17-2005, 12:01 PM	#18
Luis_Rivera Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,177	This is a tossup between Bench and Morgan... Because Bench played his whole career with the Reds I went with him. Morgan had a decent amount of his career value come with the Astros/Colt 45's. Why Pete Rose has so many votes is beyond me with those two guys as an option. He's that overrated huh?

04-17-2005, 08:19 PM	#19
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	If it's time spent in a Red uni, then it's Johnny Bench without question. Frank Robinson spent a big chunk of his career as an O, and Morgan had a significant portion of his as a 'Stro.