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08-24-2012, 11:53 PM
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It's hard to not go with Koufax
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08-25-2012, 12:27 AM
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While not in the same league as most of the names mentioned, Craig Biggio had an impressive run from 1995-1999. In 1998, he became only the second player to hit 50 doubles and steal 50 bases in the same season (Speaker was the first). He also won 3 gold gloves during this span.
Then in 2000, he blew out his knee and was never quite the same. Last edited by gman; 08-25-2012 at 12:51 AM.
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08-25-2012, 12:56 AM
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Maddux
Grag Maddux 1991-1995
Led the league in IP 5x Led the league in W 3x Led league in CG 3x Led league in WHIP 3x 4 CY Awards 5 Gold Glove Awards
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R Dixon
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08-25-2012, 01:50 AM
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Tough comparing batters to pitchers (or basketball players), but it is interesting to compare Hornsby from 1921-25 with Ruth from 1926-30.
HR. RBI. BA Ruth. 51. 152. .351 Hornsby. 29. 118. .402 The total WAR for each player over their respective 5 year period is almost exactly the same, 49.6 for Ruth vs 49.4 for Hornsby. If you neglect position I would give the nod to Ruth. However, to get that kind of production from a second baseman makes me, when all is considered, still go with Hornsby's 5 year period. It is really close though and I could see a strong argument either way.
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08-25-2012, 05:29 AM
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Jay- What about Ross Barnes from 1872-1876? Pretty hard to top for 19th century. He was a league leader in just about every category.
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08-25-2012, 06:52 AM
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OK, not quite in the pantheon of stars with these other guys, but I always thought that Ted Kluszewski's 1952-1956 stretch merited mention. The BA, HRs, and RBIs are eright up there with any combo of average and power, but then check out the strike out totals, which are miniscule.
In addition, you gotta give it up for the guns.
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