Who would you choose? Why.
2006-07-02 20:13:01 · 27 answers · asked by Jerry the NY Yankee Fan 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Nolan Ryan
He has all of those records...Now he is coaching and owns a minor league team. He is helping people become better players...
2006-07-02 22:14:47 · answer #1 · answered by Adam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say Tim Wakefield of the Boston Red Sox. He is a true professional and teammate. Over his 10+ years in Boston he has been a starter, a reliever, and even a closer. He is a great role model because he is willing to do anyhting he can to help out the team, not like some "stars" who only care about their personal glory. A good example is Game 3 of the 2004 ALCS when he volunteered to pitch out of the bullpen and sarcficed his own start the next day.
He is also very active in the Boston community and never speaks badly of anyone in the city, the team, or the press. A pure role model.
2006-07-03 09:09:05 · answer #2 · answered by B_Paris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George Steinbrenner is the best role model in MLB. He shows little kids that money wins over everything. You can practicly buy World Series titles, rings, and pennants if you have the money. So kids, should go to school. Then College. Then buys thousands of stocks or work for your rich A-S-S parents and buy a baseball team later in life. If you are poor, then get ready to be in the Kansas City Royals organization.
George Steinbrenner IS MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL!!!
2006-07-03 03:27:59 · answer #3 · answered by Brandon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Albert Pujols - although he may be the best player in the game, he still constantly works on improving. He has that rare combination of pure talent and hard work. Add to this his concern for the mentally disabled and the charity work that he has done on their behalf, and I cannot think of a better role model in all of baseball.
2006-07-03 07:47:32 · answer #4 · answered by Swish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Albert Pujols
2006-07-03 03:31:14 · answer #5 · answered by J P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would choose the Phillies Ryan Howard. He’s a well-spoken young man, with a great upside to him. I know he hasn’t played a full season yet but with the power and hitting for average, he has displayed he can only get better.
2006-07-03 06:55:57 · answer #6 · answered by hair_of_a_dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theo Epstein, I know he is not a player, but he is what normal people can strive to be like. He has a great sense of the game and understands all aspects. He takes great risks and they usually seem to work out. Even though he does not have the talent to play, he still lives the game.
2006-07-07 04:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by Southie9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just off the top of my head I'd say that Derek Jeter would be a good candidate. He's a class act on the field and let's his play do the talking.
2006-07-03 08:43:01 · answer #8 · answered by indianalee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Smoltz is a classy giving person and a great role model.
2006-07-03 03:18:42 · answer #9 · answered by toughguy2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's retired, but Tony Gwynn is and was the best sport and role model that the sport has ever seen.
2006-07-03 03:20:15 · answer #10 · answered by rsqur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Cal Ripken Jr. was one of the best
role models of his time (any sport).
I'd like to see him replace Bud Selig as commissioner.
2006-07-03 03:20:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋