5 Tool Player

[bbcard1]

He is thought of as the "father of power" but I am not sure Babe Ruth wouldn't be a good candidate. He was "built funny" but an all-round athlete.

Barry Bonds would probably be a great example...ironically he was not just a 5-tool player, but he also acted like a tool most of the time.

[JK]

I think you need to look at more than the total number of SBs when considering speed. I think speed can also refer to his speed in the field (granted to some extent that encroaches on fielding). Further, not all players are going to be asked to steal bases - even if they have the capability of doing so. Some teams are not going to run as much as others.

[tiger8mush]

how about Rickey Henderson?

For present players, Carl Crawford comes to mind. And Bobby Abreau. Ichiro, though he doesn't have the most power he still has some respectable pop. Jeter?

Seems like a 5 tool player would most likely be an OFer.

Rob

[Robextend]

I remember Henderson not being that great of a fielder when he was on the Yankees, maybe earlier in his career with Oakland he was.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

Barry Bonds would probably be a great example...ironically he was not just a 5-tool player, but he also acted like a tool most of the time.

A 6-tool player!