Why is Jackie Robinson in the HOF?

[Rookiemonster]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Statistics are relative to an era. If the average player in the 90s hit 30 HR, and the average player in the 50s hit 20 (hypothetical), then hitting 20 in the 50s is the same as hitting 30 in the 90s. Stats like WAR are compiled on an era-adjusted basis to account for these sorts of differences. Kent's numbers relative to the era in which he played are actually nowhere near Jackie's.

Aaah thanks Pete I see what your saying. I don't want this to morph into best way to judge a player discussion.but I'm sure it's arguable . So does this mean that Cobb has more hits then Rose ? Or Ruth has more homeruns then Aaron ?

I get it I do but it's hard for me to get past the numbers . Kent was playing against roided up modern athletes.