Ty Cobb? Babe Ruth? Ted Williams? Willie Mays? Lou Gerhig? Hank Aaron? Insert your player here...
Personally, I think it is Ty Cobb. "The Georgia Peach" was the best in the "dead ball" era and that holds water. He was a racist but he was the best. His spikes were up. He played to win. The Tigers were lucky to have him.
Insisted that he was not a super athlete, rather that he had a great
desire to win.
Was quoted as saying "I've got to be first all the time — in everything."
Best hitter of his era, if not of all time.
Has a career batting average of .367.
Won 12 batting titles, including 9 in a row from 1907 thru 1915.
Third all time in stolen bases with 892.
Second in runs scored with 2,245.
Second in career hits with 4,191.
Led the American League in slugging eight times.
Scored 100 runs 11 times in his career.
Drove in over 100 runs seven times in his career.
Led the American League in runs five times.
Led the American League in hits eight times.
Played for 24 years; 22 years with Detroit, two with Philadelphia.
Youngest AL player to reach 1,000 hit level (24-years old).
Batted under .320 only once in his career.
Batted over .400 three times.
Ted is a close second. If he didn't go and serve in WWII he would probably be the best. I want to see what everyone thinks on this topic.
If you want plug your current player that might be the best ever make your move here. I don't think they can beat the crew I put up...
