Arod Ties Gehrig

[barrysloate]

What about Fernando Tatis's record of two grand slams in one inning? To break it you would have to hit three.

[majordanby]

most if not all pitching records set in the pre war will not be touched simply because of how the game has evolved. unless we see old timey baseball make a comeback (which likely wont happen given the casual fan's predilections for the long ball), those records are nearly set in stone. now, post war pitching records - those are not unassailable. Ryan's K record is tough to beat - but, look at the top 10 in all time strikeouts - only one pre war pitcher (walter johnson). numbers 2 and 3 pitched as recently as 6 years ago.

[majordanby]

What about Fernando Tatis's record of two grand slams in one inning? To break it you would have to hit three

the most amazing thing about that is he hit both off the same damn pitcher!

[oldjudge]

Good point--- my apologies

[yanks12025]

Also what if we learned cal used steriods, does Gehrig get the streak back. Im just using an example, not saying he ever did.

[travrosty]

A pundit once (i cant remember if it was bert sugar or not) said that the safest record is pete gray playing with one arm, because i doubt we are gong to see someone play with no arms.

[packs]

If you cheated it's too late to take anything away from you. However, if you cheated I don't think your accomplishments should be recognized. To me, that is a much tougher blow to a cheater's ego than labeling him a cheater and still recognizing his stats. Imagine the look on Bonds' face when he hears Aaron is the all time home run king. He'd say, "I broke his record" while the rest of baseball officially says "No you didn't."

[drc]

Players like ARod took steroids to inflate their numbers. It only stands to reason that their numbers should thus be viewed as inflated.

I do, however, think directly comparing many batting statistics from 2012 and 1936 to be an exercise in dubiousness. I mean, does anyone seriously think Cy Young got 511 wins and Nap Lajoie batted .426 playing today's game?