Greatest Living Player...

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Since he was initially a pitcher, it wouldn't surprise me if he had a good throwing arm in the outfield. However, I don't remember him ever being talked about as a great fielder. Maybe it's just because of all the focus on his hitting and because the fielding stats aren't as plentiful from that time.

Discussions of great fielding are rarely focused on stats.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Discussions of great fielding are rarely focused on stats.

True. Fielding is definitely harder to quantify than hitting or pitching, especially for older players when all of the things being measured today that go into calculating dWAR aren't available.

[Leon]

This thread was moved to the front page to get some more resopnses and continue the discussion. And the other was locked. Carry on....

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Nolan for me, all the way. (Just glad the title wasn't "Greatest Living All-Around Player". That would require much more consideration.)

Can this thread be edited to include a poll? That would be great!

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Nolan for me, all the way. (Just glad the title wasn't "Greatest Living All-Around Player". That would require much more consideration.)

Can this thread be edited to include a poll? That would be great!

I created a poll earlier today in a separate thread that's still in the Watercooler section. Leon, can you please move that as well to the main page?

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

For all the Koufax adherents, I get the love, devotion and passion. He obviously dominated his all-too-brief era. I just require a little longevity. This doesn't make me wrong or right; just my personal rule for answering such a question.

Heck, for hockey, my favourite was Mike Bossy, whose career so uncannily reminds of Koufax'. They both would have been the undisputed kings if not for injury. Each of their numbers are beyond staggering. Bossy would have easily out-Gretzkyed Gretzky if given a longer career. Likely in less time that it took Wayne to put up his numbers! 573 goals in 10 seasons?! Are you kidding me?!

[Touch'EmAll]

Greatest living player. A lot of the stat guys won't give the nod to Ryan over other candidates. So I will tweek the question into Greatest living Legend - Nolan Ryan. Football, without thinking too much I gotta go with Joe Montana. Basketball, Jordan.

[71buc]

I love Griffey and Rickey. Call me crazy but when it’s all said and done they are all just keeping the title warm Ohtani.