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303squadron

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11. Highest WAR by position

Reply to True Dough (Original post)

Mon Apr 10, 2023, 07:23 PM

Apr 2023

C Bench 75.1
1B Gehrig 113.7
2B Hornsby 127.3
SS Wagner 130.8
3B Schmidt 106.9
OF Bonds 162.7
CF Mays 156.1
RF Ruth 182.5
P Young 165.6
RP Eckersley 62.1

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Best starting lineup of all time [View all] True Dough Apr 2023 OP

I wouldn't make a vociferous argument against it (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2023 #1

Ted Williams not being in that lineup is eyebrow raising Docreed2003 Apr 2023 #2

Excellent line-up an American League team with a DH. brush Apr 2023 #3

Aaron is a better fielder Casady1 Apr 2023 #4

Certainly the best "classic" lineup of players before the modern era... Wounded Bear Apr 2023 #5

Did ChatGPT have a suggestion for starting pitcher as well? NotASurfer Apr 2023 #6

Aaron as DH? Might get some disagreement from the purists. dem4decades Apr 2023 #7

I think I'd substitute Ted Williams for Henderson, and Joe Morgan for Robinson. rsdsharp Apr 2023 #8

The omission of Roberto Clemente invalidates that lineup. FSogol Apr 2023 #9

Agreed YDogg Apr 2023 #14

No way hammering Hank is one of the best 9 hitters... JT45242 Apr 2023 #10

Highest WAR by position 303squadron Apr 2023 #11

No room for Pete Rose? Mr.Bill Apr 2023 #12

Even ChatGPT True Dough Apr 2023 #13

Checking his palm prints on his betting receipts 303squadron Apr 2023 #15

I'd Have Ted Williams As DH ProfessorGAC Apr 2023 #16