First under appreciated player that pops into your head

[Jason19th]

Originally Posted by skil55voy

Curt Flood. Without him there would be no free agency.

I may get some flack for this one but much like the great Indian Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark, free agency happens regardless of what Flood does. Flood took a brave stance and deserves to be recognized, but he lost his case and it didn’t really move the needle on the issue

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Jason19th

I may get some flack for this one but much like the great Indian Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark, free agency happens regardless of what Flood does. Flood took a brave stance and deserves to be recognized, but he lost his case and it didn’t really move the needle on the issue

Michael's phrasing was perhaps not the best, but still Flood was an important figure and even if he was short term unsuccessful he raised awareness and inspired others along the path. That it may have been inevitable doesn't really diminish him, so too was civil rights and many other historical trends but we still rightly revere certain leaders.

[gonefishin]

Chuck Connors - Dodgers & Cubs

[oldjudge]

Dave Orr. He is Pete Browning without the bat story and a better fielder. His annual hitting line is almost identical to Dan Brouthers’ except his career was cut short by a stroke. In his one year playing against NL stars (1890 Players League) he was second in batting (.371) and second in RBIs (124).

[nebboy]

Hal Chase - I know, I know about being and ass and gambling along with his colorful personality - but his skill on the diamond was very impressive. If you interested the Black prince of baseball is a good read.