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4. A hundred points is significant. I'm leaning towards...

Reply to ProfessorGAC (Reply #3)

Mon Jun 19, 2023, 03:44 PM

Jun 2023

Ohtani as I don't recall Ruth pitching and hitting at the same time, same games even. That's unprecedented.

Before Ohtani came along, the consensus among most baseball cognoscenti was that Mays was the most complete, 5-tool player ever whose HR total, still quite high, suffered from playing in SF's Candlestick Park where the stiff wind blew in.

I've been a Mays fan for forever but I'm teetering...

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Is Ohtani the best ever ball player? He's leading the majors... [View all] brush Jun 2023 OP

He's certainly in the team picture. NoMoreRepugs Jun 2023 #1

The Potential is superhero grade. Next level human physical achievements! Alexander Of Assyria Jun 2023 #2

Underselling Ruth's Pitching A Bit ProfessorGAC Jun 2023 #3

A hundred points is significant. I'm leaning towards... brush Jun 2023 #4

He Sort Of Did, Only ProfessorGAC Jun 2023 #5

Oh, I've never seen him next to other players. Didn't know... brush Jun 2023 #6

Agreed! ProfessorGAC Jun 2023 #7

It is a shame. You think the Angels can keep Ohtani... brush Jun 2023 #8

Depends On Whether He Develops Roots ProfessorGAC Jun 2023 #9

Before the designated pitcher rule, Mr.Bill Jun 2023 #10

True enough. Back in the day, but only a couple of pitchers could... brush Jun 2023 #11