How Does One Define The Greatest Hitter Of All-Time?

[filihok]

First, I agree with your main point.

However,

3. Bad grammar is not only annoying for a reader, but is a sign that you do not care about what you are writing, or you don't have the intelligence to understand how to write, please take the time to not only spell check, but proofread. Passing basic 8th grade grammar studies is essential to being a talented writer, no matter what the issue. My hypothetical hitter has no bearing in the annoyance of poor grammar skills.

Wow...that's funny.

P.S.
Than

conj.
1. Used after a comparative adjective or adverb to introduce the second element or clause of an unequal comparison: She is a better athlete than I.
2. Used to introduce the second element after certain words indicating difference: He draws quite differently than she does.
3. When. Used especially after hardly and scarcely: I had scarcely walked in the door than the commotion started.
prep. Usage Problem
In comparison or contrast with: could run faster than him; outclassed everyone other than her.

Then

adv.
1. At that time: I was still in school then. Come at noon; I'll be ready then.
2. Next in time, space, or order; immediately afterward: watched the late movie and then went to bed.
3. In addition; moreover; besides: It costs $20, and then there's the sales tax to pay.
4. Used after but to qualify or balance a preceding statement: The star was nervous, but then who isn't on the first night of a new play.
5. In that case; accordingly: If traffic is heavy, then allow extra time.
6. As a consequence; therefore: The case, then, is closed.
n.
That time or moment: The bus leaves at four; until then let's walk.
adj.
Being so at that time: the then chairman of the board.
Idiom:
then again
From another standpoint; on the other hand: I need a vacation. Then again, so do my coworkers.

4. Than you are putting too much weight on the wrong stats and not fully understanding which numbers mean more. Having a high batting average doesn't mean you are a great hitter.
If you can acknowledge that there are meaningless stats in football, than surely you can understand that there are meaningless stats in baseball. Batting average, wins by a starting pitcher etc.

this was better said then what i said.

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Having a high batting average is like being the smartest kid with down syndrome, it doesn't really matter.

Since I know what a stickler you are for having correct information, you might want to read up on Down's Syndrome. It's also quite possible that you're just a piece of **** who feels better insulting people. Either way...

http://www.cdadc.com/ds/cognitiv.htm

IQ scores in the 70 to 85 range is considered to be low average functioning. kids with Down Syndrome with such intelligence scores are expected to go on to live 'normal' lives and to benefit from normal schooling. Mostly, people with Down Syndrome in this IQ range will have lower paid jobs and jobs of a more menial type, but they will partake in what life has to offer - hold a job and work well, marry, be a parent...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_syndrome

Most individuals with Down syndrome have mental retardation in the mild (IQ 50–70) to moderate (IQ 35–50) range,[7] with individuals having Mosaic Down syndrome typically 10–30 points higher.

You see, Jeffy, that the smartest people with Down's Syndrome are of average intelligence. So, you might want to be careful, the smartest person with Down's Syndrome just might be smarter than you.

One more thing you might want to remember.

http://www.pujolsfamilyfoundation.org/foundation.htm

As you may know, Albert and Deidre Pujols have a beautiful daughter with Down syndrome. Since this is so close to their hearts, this Foundation is dedicated to the love, care and development of people with Down syndrome and their families. Our goal is to promote awareness, provide hope and create supportive and memorable events for the families and children who live with Down syndrome.

[Jeffy25]

sigh, fili....it's an insult i took from a tv show

And whoops on then and than...I usually have it correct.....mind you, I was commenting, not writing an article that I tried to publish.

[Jeffy25]

Which player would you rather have?

Player A
AVG. 280, HR 30, OBP. 400, SLUG. 500, OPS. 900
Player B
AVG. 300, HR 40, OBP. 330, SLUG, 540, OPS. 870

Player A draws a lot of walks, plays in PetCo and plays a corner outfield spot.
Player B plays in Coors Field, hits for more power and average, but strikes out a lot and doesn't draw very many walks.

[HoustonGM]

To anybody that knows anything about player evaluation, the answer is Player A.

[filihok]

sigh, fili....it's an insult i took from a tv show

Sigh, jeffy...that makes it all better then. As long as insults were spewed by some other ****head first then they are ok.

[Jeffy25]

i'm sorry that you are such a sensitive nancy fili. I will try to ease up so that I never hurt your feelings anymore.

[filihok]

My feelings are fine Mr. Lage, but thanks for your concern...

A lot of people toss around insults (nancy for example) without much thought. You could call me any name in the book and I couldn't care less.

What most people forget is that when they choose to try and insult someone by calling them 'nancy' or 'retard' is (that they just come off as jackasses) that they are insulting that group. I don't think you really meant to insult people with Down's syndrome. Did you? But that is what you are doing.

I've known a lot of people with Down's and I don't appreciate anyone making light of their condition. People with Down's are just as human as you, or me, or your kid and I think if someone were to insult Kaden you'd stand up for him as well.

[Jeffy25]

My feelings are fine Mr. Lage, but thanks for your concern...

A lot of people toss around insults (nancy for example) without much thought. You could call me any name in the book and I couldn't care less.

What most people forget is that when they choose to try and insult someone by calling them 'nancy' or 'retard' is (that they just come off as jackasses) that they are insulting that group. I don't think you really meant to insult people with Down's syndrome. Did you? But that is what you are doing.

I've known a lot of people with Down's and I don't appreciate anyone making light of their condition. People with Down's are just as human as you, or me, or your kid and I think if someone were to insult Kaden you'd stand up for him as well.

Obviously not attacking those with Down's syndrome. I have an uncle with it, my cousin, Tom Henke, retired to take care of his son who has it, my nephew has it. Sometimes, light-hearted jokes need to be taken as such. Don't take it too seriously.

[OregonDuck1989]

To anybody that knows anything about player evaluation, the answer is Player A.

No the answer is player B as he is a member of the Colorado Rockies.

Duh.

[filihok]

Obviously not attacking those with Down's syndrome. I have an uncle with it, my cousin, Tom Henke, retired to take care of his son who has it, my nephew has it. Sometimes, light-hearted jokes need to be taken as such. Don't take it too seriously.

I do take it seriously.

Would you make these 'light-hearted' jokes in front of your uncle, Tom Henke's kid, or nephew?

[Jeffy25]

I do take it seriously.

Would you make these 'light-hearted' jokes in front of your uncle, Tom Henke's kid, or nephew?

sigh

[free2131]

[rdubmu]

I would never put Pete Rose in the list of the greatest hitters ever...he wouldn't even be in my top 10. But I do concider him a great player who played a long time.

Babe Ruth < Barry Bonds

I do think that Bonds is the greatest hitter of all time. His job was preventing runs and him and Ted Williams were the best at that.

[HoustonGM]

Babe Ruth < Barry Bonds

I do think that Bonds is the greatest hitter of all time. His job was preventing runs and him and Ted Williams were the best at that.

Producing, you mean?

And how did they do that better than Babe Ruth?

[TheNamelessPoet]

And Free for the win