Matthew LeCroy or David Ortiz: Who would you take all time?

[mr.hockey4242]

Plenty of similarities here and should make for an interesting debate.

While the advanced stats heavily favor Big Papi, the case for LeCroy was he was FAR more versatile as a chubby player. His repertoire included catcher!!! Matthew was the backbone of a few division title winning teams and while Ortiz has 3 rings those largely came on the heels of fiery go getters like Pedroia and Paplebon. Also, while all you stat nerds may try and twist your argument the real professionals working for the Twins chose to roll with LeCroy and release Ortiz. So ponder that for a moment as well.

Ortiz does have well over 2,000 career hits, 500+ homers and 600+ doubles with a .380 career OBP, which should surely make the argument for some.

Thoughts?

 

[RazorsEdge]

Plenty of similarities here and should make for an interesting debate.

While the advanced stats heavily favor Big Papi, the case for LeCroy was he was FAR more versatile as a chubby player. His repertoire included catcher!!! Matthew was the backbone of a few division title winning teams and while Ortiz has 3 rings those largely came on the heels of fiery go getters like Pedroia and Paplebon. Also, while all you stat nerds may try and twist your argument the real professionals working for the Twins chose to roll with LeCroy and release Ortiz. So ponder that for a moment as well.

Ortiz does have well over 2,000 career hits, 500+ homers and 600+ doubles with a .380 career OBP, which should surely make the argument for some.

Thoughts?

It's Ortiz everyday and twice on Sundays. And the "real professionals " working for the Twins fucked up, royally.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

It's Ortiz everyday and twice on Sundays. And the "real professionals " working for the Twins fucked up, royally.

Hmmm I feel double headers are much more likely to occur during the week.

And since LeCroy is fully capable of taking on catching duties for 1 of the double header games so Mauer can rest. I think you have just added to the LeCroy argument!!!

Very under appreciated player, I just hope the poll shows him some respect.

 

[RazorsEdge]

Hmmm I feel double headers are much more likely to occur during the week.

And since LeCroy is fully capable of taking on catching duties for 1 of the double header games so Mauer can rest. I think you have just added to the LeCroy argument!!!

Very under appreciated player, I just hope the poll shows him some respect.

Clever. This isn't a serious thread though, is it?

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Dios mio. I'd take a chance on Tito Ortiz over Matthew Lecroy.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Satire is fun.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Twins.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

I think we have a scintillating comparison between two immeasurably popular and valuable players here. Don't y'all agree?

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Twins.

We produce legends!!!

 

[navamind]

Lou Merloni

 

[tducey]

Big Papi.

 

[MilkSpiller22]

Where's the third option on the poll???

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Big Papi.

Clearly a homer that cannot be reasoned with.

I've got no time for this.

 

[Villain]

Matt LeCroy because he's white.

 

[obxyankeefan]

All we ever hear is how Big Papi will break down the DH barrier and destroy the HGH barrier of the HOF. Looking at this poll, it clearly shows that half of America thinks that LeCroy was a better player than Big Papi.


When does Matthew get his well deserved love from the BBWAA. Matthew LeCroy for HOF. I for one believe it is past the time of fixing this great travesty of baseball justice.