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Old 03-09-2023, 08:24 PM
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So many times we point out how much being on a good team helps a player. For instance, switch Matty and Alex... let Alex pitch for quality teams in the Polo Grounds and Matty for Philadelphia at Baker Bowl and watch what happens to their relative numbers.

But with Walter, he already was on a weak team. That's why, to me Walter is undoubtedly the best pitcher ever, and there shouldn't be one bit of debate about it. I mean, discussions are fun but at the end of the day, the conclusion should be unanimous.
100% agree Mark, imagine the Big Train as a Giant, Tiger, Cub, Pirate in that era.
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