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Posted By: Chris Counts

Peter,

Dom DiMaggio compares very favorably to Richie Ashburn, especially when you consider DiMaggio lost three prime years serving in World War Two. DiMaggio hit .298 with a .383 on base average, while Ashburn hit .308 with a .396 on base average. As good a defender as Ashburn was, DiMaggio was considered a phenomenal centerfielder ...