Who was better, who would you take, Joe DiMaggio or Ted Williams?

[billyb]

Ted was the better hitter, by far, but Joe the better fielder and better teammate, but not by much. So all around, it is a close call. I think Terrible Ted gets the edge, but not by much.

To EarlyWynnFan,
I don't remember many, if any, outfielders diving for balls like these outfielders have done in this more modern era. I watched Kaline play outfield for almost 20years, and never remember him diving. The shoestring catch and then rolling over was the closest they got. I don't think I can count on one hand, the diving plays made in the 50s 60s era. Willie Mays made one of the best catches ever, with his back to the field, and that was about as far as they went. I am not sure, but I believe they were taught that the ball does not get by them, so they would allow the single instead of taking the chance and letting the ball go through them. A missed play would get you benched.