Most Underrated Player in History?

Question

It can be from ANY baseball league. I say Josh Gibson from the ***** Leagues but I always love to change my opinion.

Answer 1

The ***** leagues had a few very good ball players but overall the talent was the equivalent of AA baseball.. How many ***** league pitchers were signed by MLB then came right in and were dominant stars, none...Jackie Robinson had played for years in the ***** leagues, after signing with the Dodgers at the age of 28 he spent another year in the minors then two more years with the Dodgers before becoming a star player, YES in years 3 through 8 he was great...Thing is it took him 3 years to adjust to the higher level of play..

Same thing with Roy Campanella, far and away the best catcher in the ***** leagues, he played 9 years and for the last 5 years of his ***** league career supplanted Josh Gibson...After the Dodgers signed him he spent 2 more years in the minor leagues...If the ***** leagues were as good as or better why didn't these guys dominate right away, why did it take several years for them to adjust to the level of play. Why didn't ***** league pitchers dominate MLB?

Please don't think me a racist, the 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers are my favorite team ever, Robinson and Campanella were stars on that team.. It was an injustice that the best of the best didn't get the chance to play in the same league..I am interested in facts, and the history of the game..I have studied every year of every player since 1946 and have written 6 books on the best of the best...

The most underrated player IMHO is Paul Molitor - 9th on the all time MLB hit list with 3319, over 500 stolen bases..One of the best clutch, big game players of all time...

Answer 2

you pick, Ty Cobb, Joe Jackson, Hank Aaron Because all you hear is babe Ruth this Babe Ruth that the only reason people hearing about him because Barry Bonds is chaseing his homerun record. Sahro Oh the coach of the Japan team in the World Baseball Classic. In his carrer in the Japan League he hit 868 homers over a 100 more than Hank Aaron did. But the best I think is Josh Gibson he hit 912 homers well I think 12 I'm not sure. He only did it in 10 or 13 seasons.

Answer 3

To it's a fact (fart) jack (jill) - Just like Fred would say to Lamont, "ARE YOU CRAZY". You are not racist. Cole, you stupid. The only books you ever wrote are stamp books.
Have you ever heard of pitchers - "Mudcat" Grant, Sam Jones and Don Newcombe.
Have you ever heard of players - Aaron, Banks, Doby, E. Howard, M. Irvin, Mays, Minoso.
All these guys played in the ***** Leagues.

Jack Johnson, J.Owens, J. Louis and R. Robinson, Do you realize how many countless great/good athletes were not given a chance to play MLB.
That is why I discount all MLB records that occurred before 1947.

If I think that you are trying to mis-lead people I will swift boat you. Go to yahoo boxing and you can see how I chastise tough guy and santana d.

The most underrated player is Billy Williams - Cubs.

Answer 4

I love the Braves. Dale Murphy gets my vote. I still don't know why he isn't in the Hall of Fame. John Rocker was pretty underrated but his attitude was terrible. If he had an attitude like John Smoltz he would be up there. Speeking of Smoltzie he is pretty underrated. 3 seasons with at least 40 saves(the only seasons he was closer) Now dominating as a starter again! You can't say he wasn't underrated. Also, my last one, Fernando Valenzuela. Tremedous pitcher, amazing to watch yet only one Cy Young. Please!

Answer 5

In recent history, I'd say Kirby Puckett because for such a Manny Ramirez type body, he could really get up and catch a baseball. If it was for his eye problems he would've made even more spectacular plays out in CF.

In past history, I'd have to go with Babe Ruth. So you thinking Babe Ruth!?!?! Well everyone remembers him for his outstanding power numbers, but how often have you heard how good of a pitcher the Babe really was? A lifetime ERA of 2.28 in 1221.1 innings of work and he only gave up 10 homeruns!! He also pitched 17 shutouts and had 107 complete games including 35 in one year!!

Answer 6

Byron Scott. performed 10 years with the Lakers, received a ton of titles on Magic's communities. He averaged 14+ factors for 8 right now years with the crew. contained in the 87-88 season, a year the Lakers received the call, Scott averaged 21 factors, 4 rebounds, and four assists. He could of been the first or 2d selection on most of the communities contained in the NBA on the on the spot, yet because he became extra of a 4th or fifth selection in l. a., he receives no credit.

Answer 7

I agree with you about Josh Gibson. I think that Joe Jackson has been short changed too and should be acknowledge for his playing

Answer 8

Dom DiMaggio. One of the greatest devensive center fielders in baseball history (he knew where to play every player before advanced scounting reports were available), but was overshadowed by his brother Joe and his teammate (and friend), Ted Wiliams.

Answer 9

I have to say Ty Cobb or Joe Jackson. They were the two greatest pure hitters ever. Cobb was a better baserunner and a game changer once he got on. Joe was a better fielder and a pretty good baserunner.

Answer 10

Bob Uecker