My pick is Ichiro Suzuki. He can run,hit,field,good awarness.
2006-10-05 07:44:14 · 29 answers · asked by congoman365 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
If you're looking for a 5-tool guy, then it would have to be Willie Mays. He didn't hit for average like Ichiro does, but his power more than made up for the lower batting average.
The best player of all-time, of course, remains Babe Ruth.
As for Ichiro, he has absolutely no power and rarely draws a walk. Sure, he's a great hitter in the sense of putting the bat on the ball, but he can't be compared to the greats because his OPS numbers aren't that high, due to an inability to take a walk.
2006-10-05 08:02:04 · answer #1 · answered by Craig S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since to me all around means more than the position player, I would also choose Babe Ruth. Babe Ruth, as mentioned was a 20 game winner with the Red Sox in 1916 & 1917, with a 1.75 & 2.01 ERA. His homeruns need not be mentioned here, but his lifetime batting average is .342, making him seventh all time. He also stole 123 bases, more than Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, and Reggie Jackson. We was considered one of the best pitchers of his time and then became the best hitter of his time and was not a push over on the base paths either. Not much of a defensive fielder though, but NO ONE has been one of the best as pitcher and batter like Babe Ruth and for that reason he is the man in my opinion.
2006-10-05 08:12:40 · answer #2 · answered by Buzlite 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I'd have to go with Babe Ruth for the all-time greatest player. The best all-around current player is Albert Pujols. He's a very underrated first baseman. I've seen him make some amazing plays that a lot of other guys probably wouldn't have even attempted.
Go Cards!!!
2006-10-05 09:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by rockdahouse85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cal Ripkin. His work ethic was legendary, he was a good hitter and excellent fielder, and a superb team player. He never strutted around as some sort of hero but let his actions on the field speak for themselves. He was always great about signing autographs and treating fans with respect.
Major League Baseball could use more Cal Ripkins.
2006-10-05 07:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by porschemaint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say Willie Mays is the best all around player. He has 3,283 hits and 660 homeruns. So, he could hit for average and hit for power. He is also a great outfielder. He made that great catch over his back. He is also a fast runner.
2006-10-05 08:30:39 · answer #5 · answered by j 6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babe Ruth, He was a 20 game winner as a pitcher, he pitched and won a World Series game. They moved him from pitcher to the outfield because he was too good of a hitter to only bat on days he pitched.
2006-10-05 07:47:35 · answer #6 · answered by Biggen 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
George Herman "Babe" Ruth was the best because he was a
great pitcher before he became a great Home Run Hitter and
outfielder.
2006-10-05 09:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babe Ruth, he was an amazing hitter and decent pitcher and he didn't need additional help such as speed, hormone boosters, or anabolics like many of todays sports players rely on. He did it with beer and hotdogs and a natural gift for playing baseball.
2006-10-05 08:09:27 · answer #8 · answered by JistheRealDeal 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hank Aaron
2006-10-05 08:40:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My personal favorite was Rickey Henderson. The guy had speed, defense, smarts, pure hitting ability and even a little bit of speed. He was cocky as hell too.
I would also throw George Brett in there too. What a stud.
2006-10-05 07:53:52 · answer #10 · answered by thatchelpage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋