White Sox Josh Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 I would say that it is Jackie Robinson. I consider him one of the greatest 2B to ever play the game. He had speed, power, and could change a game like no one else could. Everyone talks about he integrated the game but nobody talks about how good of a player he was. While what he did was incredible he is Hall of Famer no matter what. I feel he should be remembered more for what he did on the field while still be remembered for being very courageous. Who do you think is the most underrated player of all time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Tony Phillips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 david wells, how did he get christine brinkley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 I'll go with Hank Aaron. He was so much more than a home-run hitter, and IMO he goes underappreciated. He was a damn good fielder in his day ( even played some 2B and 3B ) and a solid hitter aside from the long ball. .305 career hitter, even had several 20+ steal seasons, with 240 total steals. Career .982 fielding percentage. Hank was the MAN. Class act under the hateful pressure, and a damn fine ballplayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Josh Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 QUOTE(The Critic @ Jul 24, 2005 -> 11:49 PM) I'll go with Hank Aaron. He was so much more than a home-run hitter, and IMO he goes underappreciated. He was a damn good fielder in his day ( even played some 2B and 3B ) and a solid hitter aside from the long ball. .305 career hitter, even had several 20+ steal seasons, with 240 total steals. Career .982 fielding percentage. Hank was the MAN. Class act under the hateful pressure, and a damn fine ballplayer. i'm not sure if you know this or not but the Giants almost got Aaron but decided not to. Imagine an outfield of Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Bobby Thomson/Monte Irvan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 H.Baines almost 2900 hits and never hyped himself to media true professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 (edited) 1998 (rookie season): .306 avg, 5HR, 55RBI, 22SB, 6CS Edited July 25, 2005 by Kalapse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Cal Ripken Jr. He never gets enough credit for his offensive numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead johnson Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 QUOTE(The Critic @ Jul 25, 2005 -> 04:49 AM) Hank was the MAN. Class act under the hateful pressure, and a damn fine ballplayer. Hell yeah, that dude was a beast. All-Time Extra Base Hits 1. Hank Aaron 1477 2. Stan Musial 1377 3. Babe Ruth 1356 4. Barry Bonds 1343 5. Willie Mays 1323 6. Lou Gehrig 1190 7. Frank Robinson 1186 8. Rafael Palmeiro 1161 9. Carl Yastrzemski 1157 10. Ty Cobb 1136 Rafael could be 6th All-Time in extra-base hits when he retires. We just had a thread where the consensus was that he's not a first ballot hall of famer. I find that very hard to believe just on the strength of his 3000 hits and his elite glove. And now this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Jul 25, 2005 -> 12:42 AM) Hell yeah, that dude was a beast. All-Time Extra Base Hits 1. Hank Aaron 1477 2. Stan Musial 1377 3. Babe Ruth 1356 4. Barry Bonds 1343 5. Willie Mays 1323 6. Lou Gehrig 1190 7. Frank Robinson 1186 8. Rafael Palmeiro 1161 9. Carl Yastrzemski 1157 10. Ty Cobb 1136 Rafael could be 6th All-Time in extra-base hits when he retires. We just had a thread where the consensus was that he's not a first ballot hall of famer. I find that very hard to believe just on the strength of his 3000 hits and his elite glove. And now this? ... 500 home runs too? First ballot with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonik22 Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 John Kruk. He never gets the credit for playing wit all that weight and the long hair. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 (edited) Frank Robinson and Roberto Clemente You could even mention Hack Wilson and Hank Greenburg. These guys put up some remarkable seasons yet are often overlooked when people talk about the best players of all time Edited July 25, 2005 by ChiSox_Sonix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Vern Stephens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Sweet Lou Whittaker. It seemed Alan Trammell got most of the press. He was very good too, but I always thought Lou had the better glove and better baseball sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Frank Robinson wins this one easy, I think. As for current players, I'd go Bobby Abreu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead johnson Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 25, 2005 -> 07:08 PM) Frank Robinson wins this one easy, I think. As for current players, I'd go Bobby Abreu. Frank Robinson, Hank Aaron, Jackie Robinson, etc. These guys are universally regarded as legends. Are they underrated legends? There's an oxymoron for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 I got a couple of guys that are all-time greats that never seem to get the credit they are due... Stan Musial. Check Hammer's post on the extra base hits, he's number two. He's also one of few players to win 7 batting titles, and despite the fact that he wasn't a major power guy for much of his career finished with 475 homers. Jimmie Foxx. Career .325 hitter with 534 career homeruns. Walter Johnson. He may be the greatest pitcher ever. #2 alltime in wins, a miniscule career ERA, and the only pre-1960 pitcher with 3000 career strikeouts. I can't really come up with a list of lesser known guys that were better than their reputation since I've only been watching baseball since about 1993. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Rafael Palmeiro. Never led the league in HRs or hits. Never been in a World Series. Quietly went about his business and put up HOF numbers. 1 of 4 players with 3,000 hits and 500 HR in a career. Wonder what hat he'll be wearing in the Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I just thought of a guy. He's a multi-time all-star, but because he's currently a shadow of his former self people don't mention him anymore... Mike Piazza. Say what you want about him being a subpar defensive player, but his numbers are damn impressive, especially for a full time catcher. He hit over 30 homers 9 times, 8 of them coming consecutively, drove in 100 runs 6 times, and he has a career .313 batting average. People forget how solid a hitter he was in his prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 04:02 AM) I just thought of a guy. He's a multi-time all-star, but because he's currently a shadow of his former self people don't mention him anymore... Mike Piazza. Say what you want about him being a subpar defensive player, but his numbers are damn impressive, especially for a full time catcher. He hit over 30 homers 9 times, 8 of them coming consecutively, drove in 100 runs 6 times, and he has a career .313 batting average. People forget how solid a hitter he was in his prime. I dont think people have forgotten how good of a hitter he was... hell they can see his contract and know he had to be good at some time... he was such a bad defensive catcher though and still is. my vote for all time underated is Raffy Palmiero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 (edited) Hey, yo, how you doin? Derek Jeta is very underrayted. As are Jorhey Posada, Randy Jaahnson, and Carl Pavaano. Edited July 28, 2005 by SoxFan1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 01:11 PM) Derek Jeter is very underrated. As are Jorge Posada, Randy Johnson, and Carl Pavano. Be sure you say that with a New Yawk accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 QUOTE(YASNY @ Jul 27, 2005 -> 02:41 AM) Be sure you say that with a New Yawk accent. Fixedeededed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez Ghost (old) Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Musial is a great answer. I'd mention Ted Williams. 521 ( I think ) homers and lost 4 years in his prime as a combat pilot fighting for his country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirScott Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 01:11 PM) Hey, yo, how you doin? Derek Jeta is very underrayted. As are Jorhey Posada, Randy Jaahnson, and Carl Pavaano. I'd say Jeter really is underrated, simply because he has a .313 career average, 1,852 hits, 4 World Series rings, is only 31 and has been called overrated many times, despite all of that. as for most overrated, Rafael Palmeiro, his numbers are unbelievable, and the way it sounds, he only has a 50/50 chance of making the Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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