Also not sure why you would choose the same age years to compare the two. What does that prove? Garvey was better during those ages? Absolutely. Do you have any idea what Fairly's OPS+ was for the seven year period from age 30 to age 36? 127.
Garvey had a seven year peak and not a whole lot else before and after.
Fairly was a roller coaster with partial seasons, a few clunkers, some outstanding years.
They took different paths to arrive at pretty much the same place.
Again, I rank Garvey higher for his post season accomplishments. But during the regular season, although they arrived there in very different ways, they are very similar players.
Tom C
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