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Posted By: PASJD

I think he is overrated because of the Streak. He misses one game, and he is still a HOFer of course but not a baseball icon. Ozzie Smith may have redefined the position; Cal did not in my opinion, although to be sure he was an outstanding shortstop more in the sense of being consistent than being spectacular. His 3000 hits are a longevity statistic much as Yount's and Murray's were, his lifetime BA was only in the mid .270s. I don't think I am "bashing" him just saying he is overrated.