Best 2-Way Players of All-Time

[murcerfan]

Phil....I think the HOF needs to consider him.

meanwhile you can steal another wicked hot card of his for just $450

[murcerfan]

but I'd still vote for Ankiel, based on the modern era factor.

[gavvy]

Bucky Walters-198 wins-started as a third baseman for the Phillies.

[vargha]

Glenn Burke

[oldjudge]

Phil-If you compare Foutz to his teammate Parisian Bob Caruthers you'll see that they are very similar pitchers and hitters. Caruthers was a career 218-99 with a 2.83 ERA. Foutz was 147-66 with a 2.84 ERA. They batted almost exactly the same with Foutz knocking in more runs and Caruthers hitting more homers. However, my pick for best two way 19th century player is John Ward. Ward was 164-102 as a pitcher, including throwing the second perfect game in major league baseball history. After his arm went he became argueably the best shortstop of the 19th century and, unlike Foutz, is a HOFer.