Greetings. I got in a discussion about who was the better ballplayer, Roberto Clemente or Frank Robinson. In truth, one couldn't go wrong having either Hall of Famer, much like a debate of who you find the more attractive, Jennifer Anniston or Diane Lane.
I admit my bias to The Great One. However, I based my selection on the following criteria:
Who had more power: Robinson, not that Clemente was void of power but playing in cavernous Forbes Field, 457 feet to straightaway center field, it was wiser for Clemente to hit line drives.
Who hit for higher average: Clemente
Who had the better arm defensively: Clemente
Who was better defensively: Clemente
Who had more speed: Clemente
Who performed better in the clutch: Clemente (see '71 WS and Clemente had a hit in each of the 14 World Series games he appeared in '60 & '71, a 14-game World Series hitting streak if you will against excellent pitching.)
Thoughts from BWI's esteemed baseball experts? Thank you in advance.
I admit my bias to The Great One. However, I based my selection on the following criteria:
Who had more power: Robinson, not that Clemente was void of power but playing in cavernous Forbes Field, 457 feet to straightaway center field, it was wiser for Clemente to hit line drives.
Who hit for higher average: Clemente
Who had the better arm defensively: Clemente
Who was better defensively: Clemente
Who had more speed: Clemente
Who performed better in the clutch: Clemente (see '71 WS and Clemente had a hit in each of the 14 World Series games he appeared in '60 & '71, a 14-game World Series hitting streak if you will against excellent pitching.)
Thoughts from BWI's esteemed baseball experts? Thank you in advance.