Rather: bat .400 or hit 600 HRs?

[moxie]

Limped? He hit 40 and 31 the two years before the year he reached 600.

Limped because his only job was hitting. He DH’d his way to that number and didn’t have to sacrifice his body on the field.

 

[ELTEXAN]

Limped because his only job was hitting. He DH’d his way to that number and didn’t have to sacrifice his body on the field.

That’s not what limped means

 

[Top Cat]

.400 is always a captivating near mythological number, regardless of BA's general silliness.

So is 600 HR's, but over many seasons. Easy decision- the HR's. .400 is an incredible accomplishment, nonetheless.

 

[DraftNerd]

I’ll just be the contrarian here.

Twenty years ago I would have went with the homers. But, as I get older I kind of want to see those hitters that can just hit often and well more than the dingers.

Yes, Avg is overrated anymore....but just as a baseline....I would like to see more people hit with that amazing skill. Ted might have been a selfish guy, but the year he hit .406 he was 1.287 on OPS, and only struck out 27 times.

 

[navamind]

Id be very surprised if Trout gets to 600 homers.

agreed. he needs 294 more home runs and he'll be turning 30 in August. He needs to hit about 30 home runs per year over the next 10 years. That's a lot to ask for anyone to do in their 30's IMO.

 

[Illustrious Potentate]

agreed. he needs 294 more home runs and he'll be turning 30 in August. He needs to hit about 30 home runs per year over the next 10 years. That's a lot to ask for anyone to do in their 30's IMO.

Don't worry, we'll get a new steroid era after the strike next season.

 

[broncosmitty]

agreed. he needs 294 more home runs and he'll be turning 30 in August. He needs to hit about 30 home runs per year over the next 10 years. That's a lot to ask for anyone to do in their 30's IMO.

And he’s all done filling out.

Dude came in a horse.