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Posted By: Chris

Andrew, I agree that OB + slugging tells you a lot about the productivity of a hitter. If you actually compare Wagner's numbers to Sisler's with your criteria, they are very similiar. Very similiar OB and SLG. Neither drew a ton of walks. Honus averaged 15 more a season than Sisler. Similiar avg of RBI's per season. Not a big difference in the two stats wise. To sum it all up Andrew I can see where you are coming from with everything except for calling Sisler a free swinger. I just don't see how a guy that struck out so few times is labled a free swinger. Also, I don't think Sisler's manager was telling him to go up to the plate and take a walk. Do you? He probably told him to go up there and do what he does best. Get a hit. What are some of the things you think favored the hitters of this era? Jay mentioned the new ball. I believe the sac fly rule was changed sometime in the 20's also. What are some other things you think favored the hitters of this era?