Best Baseball player

[emmett]

Who was the best all around baseball player in history? Why do you think so?

[darin]

hard to say really, because there was a time before even stats were kept, ya know?

But - I can't think of anyone who dominated a 10 year span like Griffey Jr. in the 90s.

[5stringJeff]

Best pitcher, IMO, was Nolan Ryan.

Best non-pitcher... that's a tough one. It depends on what you're looking for.

[moderate democrat]

Ted Williams. He was an absolutely phenomenal hitter with incredible lifetime stats and he took time off to fight in two wars.

[Immanuel]

I'd have to throw Willie Mays' name in the hat.

Also, Pete Rose, just because those a'holes that run MLB won't give him a shot at the Hall of Fame. I don't care what he did. They should not take away his fan's pleasure at seeing one of the greatest hitters of all time in the Hall and although, I respected his abilities, I was never a true Pete Rose fan.

Immie

[Mr. P]

I couldn't say who the best baseball player is/was. I guess that's why there is a Hall of Fame.