All State Baseball Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 So I was having a conversation with one of my co-workers today about who the Greatest Baseball Player of All Time was. I threw out some names, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Derek Jeter, Mickey Mantel, George Brett, Barry Bonds and he mentioned Bo Jackson. It got me to thinking, who is really the greatest baseball player of all time? Hank Aaron Willie Mays Babe Ruth Mickey Mantel Bo Jackson Barry Bonds A-Rod George Brett Jose Canseco Who do you think the GOAT is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getslow Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 For me it has been and will always be Willie Mays. The guy could absolutely do it all. Epitome of the 5-tool player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMustangFan Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 The best I've ever witnessed were Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr. and Rickey Henderson. To me it's a toss up between Mays and Bonds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 For me it has been and will always be Willie Mays. The guy could absolutely do it all. Epitome of the 5-tool player. Best all around talent for sure. Not sure if that makes him the GOAT...But he is definitely in the discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMustangFan Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 How does Jose Canseco make your list? :lol2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMustangFan Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Out of all the professional sports, I think baseball is the one where this question can be the most hotly contested. There are probably a good 15-20 guys that a legit case can be made for. Off the top of my head and I'm probably forgetting quite a few... Bonds Griffey Jr. Mantle Williams Mays Henderson Cobb Wagner Ruth Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of Reason Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I don't even see this as much of a discussion. It is George Herman Ruth and it's not even close. Please feel free to continue the discussion to decide who is second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Top 4 for WAR Ruth Mays Cobb Aaron I think it is a very short list for actual consideration for GOAT, those four are at the top of that list. Cy Young also as the only player in history with a higher career WAR than Ruth at the end of his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindoc Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Ted Williams should be on the list. I'll take Willie Mays also as the GOAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAMROCK69 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I'll take Mickey and the Babe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMustangFan Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Top 4 for WAR Ruth Mays Cobb Aaron I think it is a very short list for actual consideration for GOAT, those four are at the top of that list. Cy Young also as the only player in history with a higher career WAR than Ruth at the end of his career. Where did you get your #s from? The top 4 I'm seeing are Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Walter Johnson, and Barry Bonds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wireman Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Barry Bonds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Where did you get your #s from? The top 4 I'm seeing are Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Walter Johnson, and Barry Bonds. First 4 were for HoF hitters only (forgot about Bonds not being HoF) then looked at pitchers and saw Cy Young was higher than Ruth. Top four HoFers in War Cy Young 170.50 Babe Ruth 163.10 Willie Mays 156.30 Walter Johnson 153.21 Bonds 162.40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of Reason Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Barry Bonds Now you've done it. Great player but no way he should be discussed. We really have no clue how good he was. It is a true shame. (Cue UKMF) If we include Bonds in this discussion, please give Lance Armstrong all of his trophies back and hand those Olympic medals back to all of those athletes, including the East German women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wireman Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Now you've done it. Great player but no way he should be discussed. We really have no clue how good he was. It is a true shame. (Cue UKMF) If we include Bonds in this discussion, please give Lance Armstrong all of his trophies back and hand those Olympic medals back to all of those athletes, including the East German women. I'm all for giving Lance Armstrong his trophies. I know how great Bonds was because I watched his entire career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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