Before we get to the AL divisions, let's finish the Senior Circuit polling. Greatest NL Player?
Hank Aaron | 27 (19.57%) |
Willie Mays | 74 (53.62%) |
Honus Wagner | 37 (26.81%) |
138 votes | 3 featured comments
Hard choice. Two of the top 5-10 outfielders ever or the top shortstop ever.
No single stat should be used to measure, but can be helpful
Mays OPS+=156 while playing a fantastic CF until his decline years
Wagner OPS+=150 while playing SS and part of the first HOF class (over Cy Young among others)
Aaron OPS+=155 while playing the outfield corners mainly
I have to go with Wagner. I was surprised how close Aaron & Mays are in OPS+ career wise. To me it has to be Wagner/Mays/Aaron although I'd put Schmidt between Mays and Aaron.
No single stat should be used to measure, but can be helpful
Mays OPS+=156 while playing a fantastic CF until his decline years
Wagner OPS+=150 while playing SS and part of the first HOF class (over Cy Young among others)
Aaron OPS+=155 while playing the outfield corners mainly
I have to go with Wagner. I was surprised how close Aaron & Mays are in OPS+ career wise. To me it has to be Wagner/Mays/Aaron although I'd put Schmidt between Mays and Aaron.
I voted Wagner. He was the definitive player of his decade, whereas Mays and Aaron shared the honour with Mickey Mantle, and later Koufax.