Who was the G.O.A.T Ruth or Mantle???

[Enfuego79]

Had this discussion today, we know these to giants are from different era's, but who is the greatest baseball player and why?

 

[RogerMarisCollector61]

I say willie mays. 660 home runs as an elite fielder at a premier postion. It doesn't get better than that in my opinion.

 

[Enfuego79]

I say willie mays. 660 home runs as an elite fielder at a premier postion. It doesn't get better than that in my opinion.

How did I know Mays was gonna be dragged into this slugfest? Lol

 

[wolfmanalfredo]

I think you meant greater...I'm still of the group that ted Williams or Willie mays was the greatest player of all time. All amazing players no doubt...its a tough argument because you could make a solid case for all of them and others

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[Bogeysave82]

Tough one I'd give it to Mantle. Both of there lifestyles were very similar just seems Mantle was a little more injury prone...

 

[Enfuego79]

I think you meant greater...I'm still of the group that ted Williams or Willie mays was the greatest player of all time. All amazing players no doubt...its a tough argument because you could make a solid case for all of them and others

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As I stated, 2 completely different eras, beasts in their own time.

 

[matfanofold]

I say Ruth, not only was he one of the best hitters of all time, he was one of the best HR hitters as well, not to mention he was one hell of a pitcher.

Other than that my nod for greatest ball player of all time goes to hammerin' hank.

3771 hits (3'rd all time)
754 Home Runs (2'nd all time)
2297 RBI (1'st all time)
6856 TB (1'st all time)

Not to mention a .305 lifetime BA spanning a productive career that lasted 23 years. 21 AS game appearances, Top 10 in MVP voting 13 times, top 3 seven times, and was a MVP candidate 19 years in a row. Oh, he also stole 240 bases and was a multiple GG winner.

 

[Enfuego79]

I say Ruth, not only was he one of the best hitters of all time, he was one of the best HR hitters as well, not to mention he was one hell of a pitcher as well.

Other than that my nod for greatest ball player of all time goes to hammerin' hank.

3771 hits (3'rd all time)
754 Home Runs (2'nd all time)
2297 RBI (1'st all time)
6856 TB (1'st all time)

Not to mention a .305 lifetime BA spanning a productive career that lasted 23 years. 21 AS game appearances, Top 10 in MVP voting 13 times, top 3 seven times, and was a MVP candidate 19 years in a row. Oh, he also stole 240 bases and was a multiple GG winner.

To add to this, I believe Ruth used a 54oz bat, instead of the standard 33-34oz that mantle used. Kinda like bringing a knife to a sword fight.

 

[SilverandBlack]

If your just picking between Ruth and Mantle I would say Ruth and its not even close. Ruth's numbers are better and he totally changed the game. Ruth is a top 3 all time player and I think you would have a hard time finding anyone that puts Mantle in that category.

 

[Enfuego79]

If your just picking between Ruth and Mantle I would say Ruth and its not even close. Ruth's numbers are better and he totally changed the game. Ruth is a top 3 all time player and I think you would have a hard time finding anyone that puts Mantle in that category.

+1

 

[rum151man]

my vote goes to Willie too, but not the Willie you may all be thinking of

 

[notjomommasclint]

Ted Williams..

 

[Nate Colbert 17]

Just imagine how good Mantle could have been if he'd had two good legs.

I'd go with Mays, myself.

Oscar Charleston also needs to be in this discussion.

 

[Enfuego79]

Just imagine how good Mantle could have been if he'd had two good legs.

I'd go with Mays, myself.

Oscar Charleston also needs to be in this discussion.

I hear you.

 

[BallCard_Blog]

One of the thing people forget is that Ruth was also a great pitcher. He was arguably just as good on the mound as he was at the plate.

 

[mcgoo2]

I'm going to have to go with Ruth. He was leagues beyond the nearest competition while I'd argue that both Mays and Williams were better players than Mantle.

 

[joey12508]

if your talking just hitters
1 ted Williams
2 babe ruth
3 willie mays jmo.

 

[trauty]

Barry Bonds

 

[gt2590]

Just imagine how good Mantle could have been if he'd had two good legs.

I imagine the nights out with Billy Martin, Whitey Ford and the "boys" took quite a toll on his career, at least long-term.

And like said, most people would not put Mantle that high up, unless you're talking about popularity. The only way Mantle could be close to Ruth is if you're measuring Popularity among the general public. Both had entire generations looking up to them as Diety-like figures...

 

[wolfmanalfredo]

Barry Bonds

Steroids aside, if you look at the stats, he's right near the top in that argument. Just read through baseball reference

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