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Old 08-15-2013, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rhettyeakley View Post
Leon, 3rd was actually my position growing up, I completely understand his greatness while fielding, the problem is the guy only hit .262 for his career. He was a good ballplayer don't get me wrong but I don't understand why his cards are worth on the level of the higher level HOFers when he was great in the field and mediocre (at best) at bat. No way his items should be trading at the levels of Frank Robinson, Yaz, or Ernie Banks (which is the category that his cards sell at).
Good Gloves might be the worst way to determine defensive prowess. It's a popularity contest and often handed out by pure name recognition.
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