I dug out my old Bill James Historical Abstract, printed in 1988. Yes, I know its not the most current.
Of the pitchers on his "100 Greatest Players of this Century", he has Feller #8 Career Value behind (in order): Grove, Spahn, W. Johnson, Cy Young, Matty, Seaver, G.C. Alexander, then Bob Feller.
Does not appear Bill James included what may have been for Fellers Military years missed.
Since 1988, I acknowledge pitchers such as Maddux, Randy Johnson and Pedro would have an impact on rankings.
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