2007-12-25 18:03:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
As a Royals fan I'm going to say George Brett as a hitter whom hit .311 193hr and 851rbi from 1980-1989 including a league high of 1980 of .390 24 hr 118rbi. He is also the only hitter to win batting titles in 3 separate decades. for a pitcher I would say Jack Morris of the Tigers who led all pitchers in the 80s with 160 plus wins.
2007-12-25 18:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by Ed B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mike Schmidt was hands down the best player of the 1980's.
He had the most HR (313), RBI (929) and highest OPS (925) in the decade.
He also had 8 Gold Gloves and won the NL MVP 3 times.
As far as pitcher, I'll agree with the last answerer and say Jack Morris. Won 162 games and was very durable, throwing at least 235 innings 8 seasons in the 80's.
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2007-12-26 06:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by Kris 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best Pitcher during the 80's Ryan or Clemens
Best Hitter Schmit and Gwynn
2007-12-26 10:31:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pitcher: Nolan Ryan
Hitter: Mike Schmidt
2007-12-26 07:16:28 · answer #4 · answered by SFA Cutie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best pitcher was without a doubt Nolan Ryan. He was one of the best pitchers of all time, and the 80's were right in his prime.
Best hitter, I think George Brett. He was very underrated, but a very good hitter. He didn't have as much pop as some of the bigger names, but he always had good at bats and hit for a high average.
2007-12-26 09:59:05 · answer #5 · answered by Kyle H 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hmm well best power hitter would have had to be Mike Schmidt but the best pure hittter would have had to have been Ricky Henderson with his on base % of over 400. Best Pitcher would have to be Jack Morris. 162 wins is pretty damn good.
2007-12-26 10:02:29 · answer #6 · answered by Josh B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hitter - Statistically the best hitter (avg) from that era would be Tony Gwynn batting .338 career, or slugger Willie Stargell with a career .529 slugging percentage - but my choice would be Schmidt who has a .527 slugging percentage and .267 avg.
Pitcher - I would probably take Ryan or Carlton - with a nod toward Hershiser.
2007-12-26 09:03:24 · answer #7 · answered by auntielibrarian 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hitter would be either Mike Schmidt or Rickey Henderson.
Pitcher -- Clemens.
2007-12-26 08:59:40 · answer #8 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Nolan Ryan, but Jack Morris dominated the 1980's. He should be in the hall of fame. The veterans will put him in.
2007-12-26 16:33:04 · answer #9 · answered by wcowell2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋