You can try and make a case for Ripken, there's certainly an arguement to be made but he only led the league in a few offensive categories and only a few times. His .276 lifetime BA is more indicative of his longevity in the game rather than being a total monster in the batters box. However, if you're adding intangibles like being a great role model and sportsman, then you can make an agruement for him. Look at Barry Bonds, he was a monster in the box. Yes, it was assisted by PEDs but he was a monster. Now on the other hand, he was a total horses ass. If you let that negate his monster ability on the field then Ripken by far is the better choice.
Oh yeah, let me clarify something. I can't stand Barry Bonds. I think what he did to the game was just wrong. I think sticking around long enough to hit more HRs than Aaron was a classless act. I only wish MLB could have suspended him long enough to not allow that to happen.
Did anyone mention a pitcher as their choice?
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