This is a timeless argument: who is more valuable, the great everyday player or the great pitcher who wins consistently every four or five games? I think Ruth's star power and drawing ability, along with his hitting, makes him the pick. But here's the case for Johnson: let's say you're the Washington manager while he's on your staff. He starts 666 games, finishes 532 of them, wins 417 of them, and shuts the other team out in 110. So when you send Walter out to the mound, you know he's going to finish 5 out of 6 games, win 2 out of 3 of them, and in 1 out of 6 the other team isn't even going to score a run! For 21 seasons he's going to do that for you. You'd have to give it some serious thought before letting THAT guy go to another team. Of course, having a shot at any of those players would be a franchise's dream come true.
Last edited by Hankphenom; 07-22-2023 at 12:58 PM.
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