Who is the greatest BB player you ever SAW?

Mark70Z · #1 01-19-2011, 09:27 PM

The best I've seen growing up was Brooks Robinson. You guys may have seen the '70 WS, or highlights, but that was normal play for him. He just had the opportunity w/in that series to display his glovework, but that's the way he played day in...day out. I haven't seen a better thirdbaseman than Brooks or any fielder for that matter. He was definitely a clutch hitter as well along w/hitting behind the runner...etc.

I thought Bench was a great catcher and one of the best ever!

Gotta love Roberto in the outfield!

Really there are so many GREAT players it's hard to name just one!!

Northviewcats · #2 01-19-2011, 09:37 PM

My dad only took me to Tiger games, but I'll never forget the day I saw Mantle it a homer in Detroit. He was the best I ever saw in person.

Second best Mariano Rivera.

Joe

ethicsprof · #3 01-19-2011, 11:39 PM

hank aaron---saw him play a number of time.
interestingly, i was fortunate to teach his daughter when she was in prep school in atlanta. She brought me a signed baseball, addressed to me personally and an autographed picture of Hank's homerun which surpassed
ruth's lifetime record.
man, i loved that job.
best,
barry

rc4157 · #4 01-20-2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

The best I've seen growing up was Brooks Robinson. You guys may have seen the '70 WS, or highlights, but that was normal play for him. He just had the opportunity w/in that series to display his glovework, but that's the way he played day in...day out. I haven't seen a better thirdbaseman than Brooks or any fielder for that matter. He was definitely a clutch hitter as well along w/hitting behind the runner...etc.

I thought Bench was a great catcher and one of the best ever!

Gotta love Roberto in the outfield!

Really there are so many GREAT players it's hard to name just one!!

Being a Reds fan, I definitely remember Brooks Robinson's exploits in the '70 World Series, it seemed that everything down the 3rd base line was an out for the Redlegs. It was a great series for him and I'm sure those that had the opportunity to watch him every day came to expect those types of performances.

He didn't disappoint!

RC

powderfinger · #5 01-20-2011, 07:58 PM

Grew up in the Chicago area and spent a lot of time at Wrigley from the late 50s to the mid 80s (still get back to Chicago for a game or two every year). I will never forget sitting behind home plate and watching Sandy Koufax pitch. He was amazing from that vantage point.

talkinbaseball · #6 01-20-2011, 08:26 PM

These are the best I saw live, the Sey Hey Kid (Mays),Mantle & Seaver.

Bigdaddy · #7 01-20-2011, 08:48 PM

I'd have to go with Griffey for a position player and Nolan Ryan as my pitcher. If not for the steroids (and that's a big if), I'd almost go with Bonds and Clemens. Barry changed the way games were played - but I don't beleive he did it without some help.

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