Please do not include the known druggies.
2007-03-10 04:09:54 · 29 answers · asked by bob 4 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Id say Pujols and Ortiz because if u see what they have done ud know why pujols is almost impossible to get out and ortiz is just plain clutch so id say they are tied
2007-03-10 05:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by The Helper 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bonds, Griffey Jr, McGwire, Canseco, Fielder, Thome, Thomas, Bagwell,Vaugh,Ramirez,Williams. In no particular order. If you haven't forgotten before the strike Matt Williams was on pace to break the record for most homeruns in the season until the season was cut short then again the Expos were in first place at the time as well! I can't think of any other names that I can gather in regards to fearing the hitter.
2007-03-11 04:23:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darn, no druggies. Hmmm, I'd have to say Ryan Howard or Albert Pujols. I'd go with Pujols because he can beat you with the home run or just hit to the opposite field. I think he's the best pure hitter today.
2007-03-10 18:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by woojas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do we know Pujols isn't a druggie? He is kind of big. I think anyone who can be walked 200+ times in a season is most feared. It's got to be Bonds.
2007-03-11 00:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for saying "no druggies" or I would have to admit (as much as I dislike him) Balco Bonds.
It's been written many times since Albert Puhols came to the Majors that there are no previous players to compare him with. From the beginning his years have been great and has only pushed his numbers up. His first six years are better than any player before him. As long as he stays healthy and continues to have good to great seasons, he's the man.
2007-03-10 13:41:40 · answer #5 · answered by Jay9ball 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say a tie between Don Mattingly and Wade Boggs. These guys were the toughest outs in baseball during long periods of their careers.
Pitchers would get ahead 0-2 and still would lose the battle to these guys.
2007-03-10 13:32:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the better ppart of his career, ken griffey jr. had a swing that did strike fear into opposing pitchers. injuries have slowed him, and the adjustment period to the NL might have also played a part, but when griffey's healthy, even today, his numbers are excellent.
other candidates ('known druggies' might be palmeiro, mcgwire, bonds, sosa) since 1987 might include kirby puckett, vlad guerrero, alex rodriguez, and albert pujols. tony gwynn and cal ripken jr. played in these years too, don't forget!
2007-03-10 12:45:57 · answer #7 · answered by patzky99 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's the 7th inning or later, it's David Ortiz...
Manny has been putting up huge numbers for over a decade.
I used to fear Matsui in the playoffs more than anyone else on the Stinkees, until recently, anyway.
Griffey was an animal on the Mariners...
So many great players, it's tough to say...
2007-03-10 13:05:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
David Ortizzzzzzz
2007-03-10 12:28:12 · answer #9 · answered by Canes & Bruins 09-10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frank Thomas dominated the 90's, winning 2 MVPs and finishing top 3 three other times. He could hit for power and average, drew a ton of walks, and with his big frame and his glare I'm sure he was an intimidating presence.
2007-03-10 15:21:02 · answer #10 · answered by pemmican 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋