Would Cobb or Ruth Stand Up Against Today's Pitchers?

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Posted By: john w

There is no doubt that both Ruth and Cobb (and several comtemporay stars) would have similar success against todays competition - albeit not as spiked in relation to league averages. The drop off is in the lower echelon players that, against conventional proprganda, would not be able to compete. Many purport that talent, specifically pitching, has been diluted through the generations, but I hold fast to the opposite fact that talent as a whole (and specifically the lower levels) has increased greatly over the past 100 years. The big boys would still be stars, however, the major league entry level talent would be at a higher standard.