This is obviously subjective, but I think that it is a toss up between Babe Ruth (because he was incredible at both hitting and pitching) and Willie Mays (because was probably the most "complete" player in terms of the five "tools" - hitting, hitting for power, running, throwing, and catching). Any thoughts? If you agree with me, please indicate who you think was better between Ruth and Mays.
2007-08-21 08:16:40 · 5 answers · asked by TallChocolate69 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Willie Mays, you already said it, the most complete player ever, there was nothing he couldn't do.
2007-08-21 14:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by WestCoastin4Life 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shiloh,
you are drunk, if you think clemente was the best of all time. he was a great player; no doubt. however, his career was cut too short, in order for him to compete in that category.
the willie mays answer is to easy. everyone says that. i have to say that i am not sure, who the best player is. for the moment i will have to go with the say hey kid, because he was a five tool player....the bread basket catch is legendary.
stand by, though. i have to think about this much more....
2007-08-23 15:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by baseballfan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw Mays play a lot and the best player I ever saw was Roberto Clemente.
2007-08-21 23:18:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Lou Gehrig was the best baseball player of all time he was consistent and if he didn't get sick his stats would be alot different!!!! Ruth over Mays any day of the week
Here are THE IRON MANS STATS:
Career 17 Years
GAMES 2,164
AT BATS 8,001
RUNS 1,888
HITS 2,721
RBI 1,995
WALKS 1,508
AVG .340
OBP .447
SLG .632
DOUBLES 534
TRIPLES 163
HRS 493
2007-08-28 09:21:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ted Williams by a mile.... And Willie Mays....
2007-08-26 21:30:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋