12 Dec '11 05:27>
Originally posted by shortcircuitAny player who is the best of his era has the right to be included in a debate about who the best player ever really is, thus if he is the best of this era then he is at least "close" to the best player ever.
Let's examine your stats a little more closely.
First of all, baseballs have flown out of stadiums at a more prolific rate overall during
the last 15 years. This was due, in part, by MLB trying to lure fans back to the game.
The ball is juiced, just as are many players. The equipment is better. Travel is better.
You would expect that the stats wo ...[text shortened]... e best player of "his" era. But I do not think he is close to the best player ever.
Sorry.