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Originally Posted by pclpads
Nobody, but nobody ever or now had / has the arm that RC had. Just a lazer shot for runners foolish enough to try stretching a double into a triple. Had he played another 4 years, I think he would now be the all time hits leader.
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...and his power numbers were somewhat suppressed by playing half his games...for many years in the cavernous Forbes field. I say somewhat suppressed because Clemente wasn't a pull-power hitter, but a slash, line-drive type.
I was so thankful to watch his diamond art-work in the '71 Series!
Not every truly great player has gaudy stats, though 3,000 hits is pretty damn gaudy!
The circumstances of his death left us wanting more...