Which baseball record do you respect more?

Question

Cal Ripkin's consecutive games record or Barry Bond's home run record....

Do you think The Iron Man record will replace the Home Run record as THE RECORD IN BASEBALL? By this I mean the most coveted record in baseball?

Answer 1

Cal's by a huge margin.

That is hard to do.

Everyone is in love with home runs. It will always be "the" record in baseball.

I prefer the 3000 hit club as the record that's hardest to obtain.

Answer 2

I think you have to respect both.

And until I can see unequivocal proof that Ripken (or any other player) did not use performance enhancing drugs, I cannot use that argument against Bonds.

As far as being THE RECORD -- I think what makes home run records so interesting is that they are fun to see as they happen. Each home run is an exciting event. Two or three in a game is a marvel. A streak of 7 homers in 5 games is news. A big HR total for a season is a thrill. Hitting milestones of 400, 500, 600 a major event.

I don't see the same level of excitement for "Erick Hinske played in 7 consecutive games this week!". Ya know what I mean?

Answer 3

I certainly respect Ripken's record more, and there are many reasons for that, not the least of which is the cheating done by Bonds. But in general, I think about my job. Anyone who can show up for work every day for that many years...well I couldn't do it and I'm not even in a physical line of work like baseball. But going forward, I always think the home run will be what players shoot for 'cuz chicks dig the long ball! Seriously, it's what pays the highest salaries. And it is more in your control - you can't control if a manager decides to take you out of the lineup for a game. And it provides immediate satisfaction and excitement, unlike the boring drudgery of simply playing every day. However, if anyone ever broke DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak record - now that would generate strong interest.

Answer 4

Cal Ripkens record will never be surpassed unless there is a player willing to play through injuries. Bonds record will be broken within the next 10 years. A record I feel that will never be broken will be Rickey Henderson's stolen bases in a single season of 130 steals.

Answer 5

Absolutely the consecutive games record. That takes a lot of determination and staying healthy, and being committed to your team. Plus Cal played a ton of innings straight too without missing one for years. That is guts and pure love of the game. I think that to the avg. sports fan the HR record will be looked at as the big milestone. But, real enthusiast will say Iron Man, Stolen Bases in Career, Tec Williams giving up 4 1/2 of his best years to serve his country, you name it, HR record isn't in my top 10.

Answer 6

In the two that you mention I would have to go with Ripken's only because of the longevity of it. I do think the greatest record that will never be broken is Cy Youngs 511 wins. I know it was in a different era but he threw a softball sized baseball and he faced the best of his era.

Answer 7

Ripken's record. because of the way he did it.

Joe Dimagio consecutive game hitting streak is also untouchable.

Unfortunatly "chicks dig the longball" so the home run record will continue to be the most desired record in baseball.

Answer 8

Babe Ruth's all time home run record is tops, since he did it in 4000+ at bats less than Aaron, and 1000 or so less than Bonds. But, like it or not, Bonds IS the new home run champ until he is proven guilty. Even, then, he will still have the most home runs ever. But, cheer up, A-Rod will eventually have the most.

Answer 9

First, consecutive games played is impressive but meaningless. There are few records that just don't matter like the consecutive games played streak. It's one of those nice and interesting things, like hitting for the cycle. Hitting for 3 HRs and a single is better, but the cycle has that oddity that appeals. Games played is like that.

No fan of Bonds'. Um um. No-o. Uh uh. But that's the record. It should have been dealt with better by Selig and so forth, yes. But in light of reality today, gotta go with the HR record.

Answer 10

well cal would have never come close to breaking gehrig's record if gehrig had never come ill. he would have continued to play another 5 seasons atleast without missing a game. cal never could have reached that. plus cal playing everyday probably hurt his team more than helped since he played hurt so much, only to keep playing.
barry's record is amazing. it will be broken as well, but it's amazing. and for the steroid argument. that was the era, juiced hitters against juiced pitchers. remember, barry's 755th came off a pitcher that had previously tested positive for steroids. barry himself, never had a positive test since MLB started testing.