I pick Boggs, as he had the higher OBP.
2007-11-12 08:29:29 · 11 answers · asked by PearApple 7 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Boggs because he was also a good third baseman. Tony Gwynn due to his girth was not that big a plus in the field or on the bases.
2007-11-12 08:34:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Very similar players. I believe that Gwynn at his best was the better of the two because of his more complete game. Sure he didn't walk all that much, but he also struck out less then Boggs...Adam Dunn has stuck out more in a four year span then Gwynn did his entire career...and was a far better base runner/stealer. Gwynn was also the superior defensive player. People tend to forget the player he was earlier in his career. He was a outstanding defensive OF.
Its close but I believe that Gwynn is worth say ten to twenty more wins then Boggs over the course of their respective careers.
2007-11-12 09:27:58 · answer #2 · answered by Shawn C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gwynn had more durability, didn't hit his decline phase so early.
Boggs had a better peak season, and a better peak season group.
Comparable power.
Despite the shorter career, Boggs created more runs, and at a better rate.
Boggs was quite a good 3B defensively. Gwynn was an above-average RF but nothing amazing.
Boggs has it all over Gwynn at taking a walk, putting up those huge OBPs.
I'll take Boggs for his on-base ability and that a good 3B is harder to find than a RF. But I'd gladly settle for Gwynn if I had to.
2007-11-12 09:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Boggs was actually a pretty poor third baseman who made himself average by hard work. Gwynn won five Gold Gloves (for what that is worth).
Gwynn has a slightly higher OPS+ due to better slugging. He was a legit stolen base threat and always had good percentages.
But that OBP does make a difference. He created more runs while using fewer outs.
However, don't use the physical image of Gwynn to make incorrect assumptions about his playing. Gwynn's physique hurt his playing time, but his skills remained superb.
2007-11-12 08:45:40 · answer #4 · answered by Bucky 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wade Boggs, specifically because of fact skills at his place is greater scarce and he replaced Mike Schmidt because of fact the final 3B in MLB. Gwynn has the greater advantageous BA yet Boggs has the final OBP between the two.
2016-12-16 06:35:55 · answer #5 · answered by lacue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
T. Gwynn was a much better all around player and a better hitter. Relying on OBP to determine who is better is missing out on who the players are. Sabermetrics has ruined the game of baseball. Nobody cares how a player actually plays. Both were good players. T. Gwynn was a GREAT player. There is a difference.
2007-11-13 01:31:24 · answer #6 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A slight edge to Boggs. Both were terrific and no one would be 'stuck' with either one, but besides playing the infield, Boggs could draw walks all season long. Tony is a nicer guy, but Boggs was a LITTTLLLEE bit better.
2007-11-12 09:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by Sarrafzedehkhoee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tony Gwynn will always be etched in baseball fans minds as the consumate baseball hitter. He was at, or near, the top of the NL all 20 seasons he put on the Padre jersey and one of the most feared players in the game. He wasn't going to beat you with the long ball, but he was going to single and double you to death in those 1-run games!
Don't get me wrong, Boggs was good, too, but his jumping from team to team every time the wind blew cost him a lot of respect in the baseball community and is the main reason he's not in the Hall!
2007-11-12 09:01:34 · answer #8 · answered by pricehillsaint 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Tony gwynn. When he was younger he won gold gloves and stoled bases. although some of the gold gloves he got based on reputation.
2007-11-12 09:38:38 · answer #9 · answered by Dodgerblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitly Gwynn, accomplished more, in a shorter time.
2007-11-13 01:13:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋