on a scale of 1-15 how good would you rank Eddie Mathews??

Answer 1

I'd probably say 14.5 for the position, 12 relative to others. And I disagree with whoever said Mathews played on some weak teams. While some of his teams weren't the best, there was a tremendous four year stretch of teams in Milwaukee from 1956-59. The Braves just missed the playoffs in 56 and 59, won it all in 57, and blew a 3-1 World Series lead in 58. Two other very noteworthy sluggers surrounded Mathews in the Braves' batting order at that time - Hammerin' Hank Aaron and Joe Adcock.

My Dad grew up with those Braves teams and it was a really classic group of guys; a hard-drinkin', fun loving bunch.

Answer 2

12

Answer 3

Eddie Matthews was one of the all time greats to play the game. He was a teammate of Hank Aaron in Milwaukee and Atlanta. He hit over 500 home runs, so on a scale from 1-15, I'd give him a 13.

Answer 4

Over 500 Hrs, solid defender, played on some weak teams, but I'm still probably give him a 12-13. Who goes off of a 15 point scale? What happened to 1-10? Just kiddin.

Answer 5

I would say a 12 or a 13.

Answer 6

I would rank him as a 12. He is in the top 5 greatest 3rd basemen of all-time.

Answer 7

I guess he'd be around a 12/13, because he was one of the greatest 3B of all time. He was no Schmidt, but was better than or comparable to anyone else that ever played third.

Answer 8

I would rank him at 11.

Answer 9

Largely due to a career in Milwaukee and Atlanta he is possibly the must underrated Hall-of-Famer. He's not the best ever, but should be a 12.5

Answer 10

I would say a solid 13. His number are great but not the very best.