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Originally Posted by Touch'EmAll
Yes, Ruth may have been the better hitter. However, the OP was "who was the greatest player." Hitting aside, looking at all the other things that go into making a great player, Cobb might have the nod.
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Ruth was so far out in front as a hitter no amount of stolen bases or defense could possibly make up the difference. Not to mention he was a world class pitcher for multiple years.