Who's the best hitter in MLB history? - Page 3

jaxmagicman · 03-13-2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jmaness84

Have you seen how big his head has gotten? Literally your head is not supposed to grow from the ages of say 28-40.

I know what you mean. Wait, steroids makes your head grow?

Sublimity · 03-13-2006, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

I know what you mean. Wait, steroids makes your head grow?

HGH supposedly does.

jaxmagicman · 03-13-2006, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublimity

HGH supposedly does.

That must be what I am on

Sublimity · 03-13-2006, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

That must be what I am on

Porn has been known to have the same effect.

jaxmagicman · 03-13-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublimity

Porn has been known to have the same effect.

So now you are saying Bonds is a porn addict?

Sublimity · 03-13-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

So now you are saying Bonds is a porn addict?

I'm afraid you're going to have to wait for my book for the answer to that. You can order an advanced copy if you want though.

BrewedCrew · 03-13-2006, 11:43 AM

why is sammy sosa in this poll?

Sublimity · 03-13-2006, 11:44 AM

Where's the Dale Murphy option?

Splitter24 · 03-13-2006, 11:54 AM

I refuse to take part in this "poll" until Duane Kuiper is an option.

CBL-Commish · 03-13-2006, 12:55 PM

Esteban Yan, owner of a 3.500 career OPS, .699 EQA, and 769 OPS+.

Yan is to Ruth as the US is to Liechtenstein.

Craig S. · 03-13-2006, 12:59 PM

Babe Ruth, although it's difficult to compare players across eras.

AnotherAlias · 04-16-2006, 10:06 AM

Babe Ruth. No doubt in my mind. He played in an era where juicing the balls and the players was unheard of. The Babe is hands-down the greatest hitter in history.

The fact that he drilled 714 homers in 8398 ABs, compared to 708 in 9140 ABs is an indicator of Ruth's prodigious power.

Carry on...

CTSoxFan · 04-16-2006, 10:16 AM

Ted Williams, his stats would have been even better if he had not gone to the war.

dodgecharger1968 · 04-16-2006, 10:18 AM

I really wanted to say Hornsby, who got no recognition in this poll, but I can't quite put him over Williams. Hornsby is definitely the best righty.

AnotherAlias · 04-16-2006, 10:22 AM

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Ted Williams, his stats would have been even better if he had not gone to the war.

I read that post with projected stats and it really could have been amazing.

War is hell...even to such a heavenly game like baseball.

CTSoxFan · 04-16-2006, 11:03 AM

I read that too, he could have had 709 home runs. Babe Ruth was amazing, but Williams is the best hitter ever.

treedom · 04-16-2006, 11:19 AM

Kelly Gruber

swampdragon · 04-16-2006, 11:20 AM

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Kelly Gruber

Is that the best the Jays can do?

mlyons · 04-16-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CTSoxFan

I read that too, he could have had 709 home runs. Babe Ruth was amazing, but Williams is the best hitter ever.

709 would still be fewer than Ruth -- and Ruth missed a whole pile of offensive time early in his career due to the Red Sox not using him as a position player. While I certainly understand the reasoning behind attempting to project Williams' war year stats, shouldn't the same thing be done with Ruth's Red Sox stats if you're using the "missing" stats to make a comparison between the two?

canadiancreed · 04-16-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by swampdragon

Is that the best the Jays can do?

if your'e limiting the field to Jays that were primarily at 3B, then yes

View Poll Results: Who's the best hitter in MLB history?
Hank Aaron	2	1.44%
Cap Anson	0	0%
Barry Bonds	19	13.67%
Ty Cobb	16	11.51%
Ed Delahanty	0	0%
Lou Gehrig	0	0%
Billy Hamilton	0	0%
Roger Hornsby	0	0%
Willie Mays	3	2.16%
Stan Musial	1	0.72%
Babe Ruth	48	34.53%
Sammy Sosa	2	1.44%
Tris Speaker	1	0.72%
Ted Williams	42	30.22%
Other (specify here posting)	5	3.60%
Voters: 139. You may not vote on this poll

03-13-2006, 11:43 AM	#47
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03-13-2006, 12:55 PM	#50
CBL-Commish All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,999	Esteban Yan, owner of a 3.500 career OPS, .699 EQA, and 769 OPS+. Yan is to Ruth as the US is to Liechtenstein. __________________ For the best in O's news: Orioles' Hangout.com

03-13-2006, 12:59 PM	#51
Craig S. Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 114	Babe Ruth, although it's difficult to compare players across eras.

04-16-2006, 10:06 AM	#52
AnotherAlias Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I'm back...for now Posts: 4,190	Babe Ruth. No doubt in my mind. He played in an era where juicing the balls and the players was unheard of. The Babe is hands-down the greatest hitter in history. The fact that he drilled 714 homers in 8398 ABs, compared to 708 in 9140 ABs is an indicator of Ruth's prodigious power. Carry on...

04-16-2006, 10:16 AM	#53
CTSoxFan Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 493	Ted Williams, his stats would have been even better if he had not gone to the war. __________________

04-16-2006, 10:18 AM	#54
dodgecharger1968 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 223	I really wanted to say Hornsby, who got no recognition in this poll, but I can't quite put him over Williams. Hornsby is definitely the best righty.

04-16-2006, 11:03 AM	#56
CTSoxFan Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 493	I read that too, he could have had 709 home runs. Babe Ruth was amazing, but Williams is the best hitter ever. __________________

04-16-2006, 11:19 AM	#57
treedom Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Transylvania Posts: 2,900	Kelly Gruber __________________ A rake and a roustabout.