Baseball's Greatest Living Player...who is it?

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by EvilKing00

Ripkin

In my opinion he is vastly over-rated.

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

In my opinion he is vastly over-rated.

Im just saying i think he was better than jeter

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

In my opinion he is vastly over-rated.

430 HR, 3200 hits, 2 MVPs, about a zillion all star appearances and he was vastly overrated how?

[Fred]

You can try and make a case for Ripken, there's certainly an arguement to be made but he only led the league in a few offensive categories and only a few times. His .276 lifetime BA is more indicative of his longevity in the game rather than being a total monster in the batters box. However, if you're adding intangibles like being a great role model and sportsman, then you can make an agruement for him. Look at Barry Bonds, he was a monster in the box. Yes, it was assisted by PEDs but he was a monster. Now on the other hand, he was a total horses ass. If you let that negate his monster ability on the field then Ripken by far is the better choice.

Oh yeah, let me clarify something. I can't stand Barry Bonds. I think what he did to the game was just wrong. I think sticking around long enough to hit more HRs than Aaron was a classless act. I only wish MLB could have suspended him long enough to not allow that to happen.

Did anyone mention a pitcher as their choice?

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

430 HR, 3200 hits, 2 MVPs, about a zillion all star appearances and he was vastly overrated how?

In my opinion the only reason Ripke those milestones was because of the "iron man" streak. Regardless of what the record books say I will never view him as more durable than Gherig, not even close. Lowest BA in the 3000 hit club. Next closest was Rickey and he was a leadoff hitter. I don't give any weight to ASG appearances because it has turned into a popularity contest.