past and present
2007-03-05 23:38:20 · 12 answers · asked by Canes & Bruins 09-10 4 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Past- Ted Williams
Present- David Ortiz
2007-03-05 23:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by RJW 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Past - It's gotta be Ted Williams
Present - Manny Ramirez
We all know what he can do with the bat, but (being a huge Manny detractor for his bad defense while he was in Cleveland) I will admit that he has actually turned himself into a pretty darn good left fielder. Yes, he makes a couple bonehead plays out there every year, but...he also has made some tremendous catches. I don't ever worry about his D anymore. He also gets rid of the ball very quicky and always throws to the correct base.
I would say he is their best all-around player right now.
2007-03-06 00:48:45 · answer #2 · answered by William M 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends what defines "best". Currently, I would say the best all around player is Jason Varitek. An off year last year offensively, but he's one of the best game callers in the baseball. Ask any pitcher who's worked with him. Not too many shake him off. And when they do, it's usually not with much success, see Josh Beckett. As much as Ortiz brings to the plate, he is a defensive liability. I cringe when the Sox play in an NL ballpark, when he has to play 1st for his bat. As for the past, I know the popular choice is Teddy Ballgame, but Ted's game was one sided. He couldn't have cared less for the defensive side of the game. I would have to think more along the lines of Carl Yastrzemski for past. Jeez, even Cy Young or Babe Ruth(no Harry Frazee jokes)would have to come before Ted.
2007-03-06 00:51:06 · answer #3 · answered by Soxfan4life 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Past - definitely Ted Williams, although close seconds would be Carl Yasztremski and Carlton Fisk
Present - Manny Ramirez, followed by David Ortiz and Jason Varitek
2007-03-06 00:33:26 · answer #4 · answered by Guinness74 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Past Ted Williams
Now Jason Veritek Only because he is the best play calling catcher in baseball, and when he was out last year they did horriable i hate to say it Papi can be replace with power a great game calling cathcer and respected catcher is hard to find.
2007-03-06 04:40:43 · answer #5 · answered by jjddbbjr 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Past - Ted Williams, this part shouldn't even be open for debate.
Present - Even with his "talents" in the field, I think you have to give this to Manny. The Man Ram is arguably the best hitter in the Majors right now and has been for years.
2007-03-05 23:52:49 · answer #6 · answered by NVAJacketFan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Past - Ted Williams
Present - Manny Ramirez
2007-03-06 02:24:29 · answer #7 · answered by popular_bond 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Past - Carlton Fisk
Present - Ortiz.
2007-03-05 23:46:26 · answer #8 · answered by Drunk365 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Past: Ted Williams just cuz
Present: Manny Ramirez(as much as i hate to say it) cuz he can hit and feild.
i would love to say big papi but he deosnt field
2007-03-06 07:29:41 · answer #9 · answered by I <3 RUSSIANS MORE 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Carl(a) Yaz
2007-03-06 04:27:20 · answer #10 · answered by Sandra P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋