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Posted By: David Davis

Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Rogers Hornsby, Barry Bonds, and Ty Cobb, in that order. All the others have a better career OBP, and better power numbers than Cobb. Even if you think he belongs in the top 1 or 2, who would you rather face; someone who will most likely single if he gets a hit, or someone who can just as easily clear the bases?

In addition, check out the runs created stat. Lifetime Cobb is #5, but for single season highs, he is way down the list.