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07-18-2011, 10:10 PM
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5 tools
Tris Speaker was mentioned earlier in the thread (Brian V) but no one really commented on him. He is the real deal.Despite the deadball era, his EXBH hits are sick! Later on, so are a few others 5-toolers like Mantle and Mays.
Seems like many of the threads are digging to find guys who may be close. I think if you have to debate very long whether the player fits the category...well there's the answer...its NO  And Ichiro?  Umm...if a 5 tool guy is expected to hit the ball out of the infield then he's out of the question.I've heard many times over the years that he could hit 30 HRs a year if he wanted to. Geez, that's incredible baloney...why wouldn't he want to? Why the fascination with groundouts and infield singles? Anyway, Charlie Gehringer had some awesome stats (especially in 1929 when he added 27 swipes to his 77 EXBH) but since he only averaged 13 HR and 13 SB for his career he's out too 
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Thanks! Brian L Familytoad Ridgefield, WA Hall of Fame collector. Prewar Set collector. Topps Era collector. 1971 Topps Football collector. 
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