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Posted By: identify7

But Jay: The nineteenth century stats that were cited do compare well with those shown for the early 20th century.


And further Jay:

"If you honestly believe that the talent level in 19c was greater than that of the 20c, then go right ahead and keep believing that".


Where did this statement come from? I never said that Delahanty had a higher batting average than Cobb. Nor do I remember stating that Monte Ward's 2.10 ERA was lower than Walsh's 1.82.

What I did say is that current players statistics do not approach the extremes noted in those earlier players. If you disagree with that statement, please be advised that it is the foundation of the theory you are offering for discussion.