who can answer this....if you even care...

betedgeonly · Mar 15, 2008

What race of people is larger, height and weight, than the rest? Was talking bases with my nephew and mentioned that I believe that the best hitter's range between 5 ft 8" and 6 ft. Just my opinion of course, but if someone feel's like posting the top ten hitter's of all time in the mlb, battering avg wise, I think this might have somthing to do with what I am talking about. Yes I am somewhat bored.....

beo

PBR · Mar 15, 2008

Nigerians?

Doug · Mar 15, 2008

Samoans are huge, maybe not that tall, but wide.

BEANTOWNJIM · Mar 15, 2008

5FT 8 WHAT ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE CASE 100 YEARS AGO.YOU HAVE TO BE 6FT 2 OR TALLER ALL THE BEST HITTERS WERE OVER 6 FEET TALL.5FT 8 WHEN DID DAVID ECKSTEIN BECOME A GREAT HITTER NOBODY IN BASEBALL IS 5 FT 8 THESE DAYS.

whalewager · Mar 15, 2008

Baseball is one of the few sports that you dont have to be tall to do well.

betedgeonly · Mar 15, 2008

BEANTOWNJIM said:
5FT 8 WHAT ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE CASE 100 YEARS AGO.YOU HAVE TO BE 6FT 2 OR TALLER ALL THE BEST HITTERS WERE OVER 6 FEET TALL.5FT 8 WHEN DID DAVID ECKSTEIN BECOME A GREAT HITTER NOBODY IN BASEBALL IS 5 FT 8 THESE DAYS.

this is why i was wondering if someone would post the top ten hitter's , avg wise, of all time thus far. what about tony gwyen, spelling, his ht ?

betedgeonly · Mar 15, 2008

whalewager said:
Baseball is one of the few sports that you dont have to be tall to do well.

that is what i believe, your center of gravity would seem to me help guy's that are not that tall. when i played i never was out hit by anybody on my team that was taller than me. They seem to have struggled more.

beo

Doug · Mar 15, 2008

BTJ is basically correct. A lot of shortstops are 6' 4" and better.

Ripken,Jeter,A-Rod...

Outfielders are generally 6'+

1st base has to be tall

not too many little guys anymore with the HR being prevelant.

whalewager · Mar 15, 2008

No hes not basically correct.

Doug · Mar 15, 2008

Also a lot of very tall pitchers, I don't think that was the case 50 years ago.

Doug · Mar 15, 2008

Only two Yankess under 6', two listed at 5-11

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</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> ** 64 Andrew Brackman </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-10</td> <td bgcolor="white">270</td> <td bgcolor="white">12/04/85</td> <td class="textSm">

60-day Disabled List</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 38 Chris Britton </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-3</td> <td bgcolor="white">275</td> <td bgcolor="white">12/16/82</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 33 Brian Bruney </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-3</td> <td bgcolor="white">235</td> <td bgcolor="white">02/17/82</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 62 Joba Chamberlain </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-2</td> <td bgcolor="white">230</td> <td bgcolor="white">09/23/85</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 48 Kyle Farnsworth </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-4</td> <td bgcolor="white">235</td> <td bgcolor="white">04/14/76</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 22 LaTroy Hawkins </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-5</td> <td bgcolor="white">215</td> <td bgcolor="white">12/21/72</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 30 Sean Henn </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/L</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-4</td> <td bgcolor="white">225</td> <td bgcolor="white">04/23/81</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 34 Phil Hughes </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-5</td> <td bgcolor="white">230</td> <td bgcolor="white">06/24/86</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 29 Kei Igawa </td> <td bgcolor="white">L/L</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-1</td> <td bgcolor="white">210</td> <td bgcolor="white">07/13/79</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 58 Jeff Karstens </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-3</td> <td bgcolor="white">185</td> <td bgcolor="white">09/24/82</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 31 Ian Kennedy </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-0</td> <td bgcolor="white">195</td> <td bgcolor="white">12/19/84</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> * 71 Jeffrey Marquez </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-2</td> <td bgcolor="white">190</td> <td bgcolor="white">08/10/84</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 35 Mike Mussina </td> <td bgcolor="white">L/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-2</td> <td bgcolor="white">190</td> <td bgcolor="white">12/08/68</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 39 Ross Ohlendorf </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-4</td> <td bgcolor="white">235</td> <td bgcolor="white">08/08/82</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 70 Scott Patterson </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-6</td> <td bgcolor="white">230</td> <td bgcolor="white">06/20/79</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 45 Carl Pavano </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-5</td> <td bgcolor="white">240</td> <td bgcolor="white">01/08/76</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 46 Andy Pettitte </td> <td bgcolor="white">L/L</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-5</td> <td bgcolor="white">225</td> <td bgcolor="white">06/15/72</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 36 Edwar Ramirez </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-3</td> <td bgcolor="white">165</td> <td bgcolor="white">03/28/81</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 42 Mariano Rivera </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-2</td> <td bgcolor="white">185</td> <td bgcolor="white">11/29/69</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 77 Humberto Sanchez </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-6</td> <td bgcolor="white">270</td> <td bgcolor="white">05/28/83</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 61 Billy Traber </td> <td bgcolor="white">L/L</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-5</td> <td bgcolor="white">205</td> <td bgcolor="white">09/18/79</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 41 Jose Veras </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-5</td> <td bgcolor="white">235</td> <td bgcolor="white">10/20/80</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 40 Chien-Ming Wang </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-3</td> <td bgcolor="white">225</td> <td bgcolor="white">03/31/80</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> * 82 Steven White </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-4</td> <td bgcolor="white">205</td> <td bgcolor="white">06/15/81</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> * 65 Chase Wright </td> <td bgcolor="white">L/L</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-2</td> <td bgcolor="white">205</td> <td bgcolor="white">02/08/83</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="#cccccc"> </td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="27%">Catchers</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="11%">B/T</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="11%">Ht</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="11%">Wt</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="12%">DOB</td> <td bgcolor="#cccccc" width="28%"> </td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> * 85 Francisco Cervelli </td> <td bgcolor="white">S/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-1</td> <td bgcolor="white">210</td> <td bgcolor="white">03/06/86</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 26 Jose Molina </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-2</td> <td bgcolor="white">235</td> <td bgcolor="white">06/03/75</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 20 Jorge Posada </td> <td bgcolor="white">S/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-2</td> <td bgcolor="white">215</td> <td bgcolor="white">08/17/71</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="#cccccc"> </td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="27%">Infielders</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="11%">B/T</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="11%">Ht</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="11%">Wt</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="12%">DOB</td> <td bgcolor="#cccccc" width="28%"> </td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 14 Wilson Betemit </td> <td bgcolor="white">S/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-3</td> <td bgcolor="white">230</td> <td bgcolor="white">11/02/81</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 24 Robinson Cano </td> <td bgcolor="white">L/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-0</td> <td bgcolor="white">205</td> <td bgcolor="white">10/22/82</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 17 Shelley Duncan </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-5</td> <td bgcolor="white">225</td> <td bgcolor="white">09/29/79</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 73 Alberto Gonzalez </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">5-11</td> <td bgcolor="white">160</td> <td bgcolor="white">04/18/83</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 2 Derek Jeter </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-3</td> <td bgcolor="white">195</td> <td bgcolor="white">06/26/74</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> * 72 Juan Miranda </td> <td bgcolor="white">L/L</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-0</td> <td bgcolor="white">220</td> <td bgcolor="white">04/25/83</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 13 Alex Rodriguez </td> <td bgcolor="white">R/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-3</td> <td bgcolor="white">225</td> <td bgcolor="white">07/27/75</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="#cccccc"> </td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="27%">Outfielders</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="11%">B/T</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="11%">Ht</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="11%">Wt</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="12%">DOB</td> <td bgcolor="#cccccc" width="28%"> </td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 53 Bobby Abreu </td> <td bgcolor="white">L/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-0</td> <td bgcolor="white">210</td> <td bgcolor="white">03/11/74</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 28 Melky Cabrera </td> <td bgcolor="white">S/L</td> <td bgcolor="white">5-11</td> <td bgcolor="white">200</td> <td bgcolor="white">08/11/84</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 18 Johnny Damon </td> <td bgcolor="white">L/L</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-2</td> <td bgcolor="white">205</td> <td bgcolor="white">11/05/73</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 55 Hideki Matsui </td> <td bgcolor="white">L/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-2</td> <td bgcolor="white">210</td> <td bgcolor="white">06/12/74</td> <td colspan="2">
</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="#cccccc"> </td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="27%">Designated Hitters</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="11%">B/T</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="11%">Ht</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="11%">Wt</td> <td class="textLg" bgcolor="#cccccc" width="12%">DOB</td> <td bgcolor="#cccccc" width="28%"> </td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td bgcolor="white"> </td> <td bgcolor="white"> 25 Jason Giambi </td> <td bgcolor="white">L/R</td> <td bgcolor="white">6-3</td> <td bgcolor="white">235</td> <td bgcolor="white">01/08/71</td> <td colspan="2">
</td></tr></tbody></table>

betedgeonly · Mar 15, 2008

My main question is about the hitters. If you can't hit the ball then yu can't score..So can anyone post the top ten best batting avgs?

whalewager · Mar 15, 2008

most players that are listed at 6 ft are really 5 ft 11 or under

Doug · Mar 15, 2008

betedgeonly said:
My main question is about the hitters. If you can't hit the ball then yu can't score..So can anyone post the top ten best batting avgs?

I think you should limit it to the last 10 years, to reflect today's game.

betedgeonly · Mar 15, 2008

Doug said:
Only two Yankess under 6', two listed at 5-11

beo
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</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>** 64 Andrew Brackman </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-10</TD><TD bgColor=white>270</TD><TD bgColor=white>12/04/85</TD><TD class=textSm>

60-day Disabled List</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>38 Chris Britton </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-3</TD><TD bgColor=white>275</TD><TD bgColor=white>12/16/82</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>33 Brian Bruney </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-3</TD><TD bgColor=white>235</TD><TD bgColor=white>02/17/82</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>62 Joba Chamberlain </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-2</TD><TD bgColor=white>230</TD><TD bgColor=white>09/23/85</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>48 Kyle Farnsworth </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-4</TD><TD bgColor=white>235</TD><TD bgColor=white>04/14/76</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>22 LaTroy Hawkins </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-5</TD><TD bgColor=white>215</TD><TD bgColor=white>12/21/72</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>30 Sean Henn </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/L</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-4</TD><TD bgColor=white>225</TD><TD bgColor=white>04/23/81</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>34 Phil Hughes </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-5</TD><TD bgColor=white>230</TD><TD bgColor=white>06/24/86</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>29 Kei Igawa </TD><TD bgColor=white>L/L</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-1</TD><TD bgColor=white>210</TD><TD bgColor=white>07/13/79</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>58 Jeff Karstens </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-3</TD><TD bgColor=white>185</TD><TD bgColor=white>09/24/82</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>31 Ian Kennedy </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-0</TD><TD bgColor=white>195</TD><TD bgColor=white>12/19/84</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>* 71 Jeffrey Marquez </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-2</TD><TD bgColor=white>190</TD><TD bgColor=white>08/10/84</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>35 Mike Mussina </TD><TD bgColor=white>L/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-2</TD><TD bgColor=white>190</TD><TD bgColor=white>12/08/68</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>39 Ross Ohlendorf </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-4</TD><TD bgColor=white>235</TD><TD bgColor=white>08/08/82</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>70 Scott Patterson </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-6</TD><TD bgColor=white>230</TD><TD bgColor=white>06/20/79</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>45 Carl Pavano </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-5</TD><TD bgColor=white>240</TD><TD bgColor=white>01/08/76</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>46 Andy Pettitte </TD><TD bgColor=white>L/L</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-5</TD><TD bgColor=white>225</TD><TD bgColor=white>06/15/72</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>36 Edwar Ramirez </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-3</TD><TD bgColor=white>165</TD><TD bgColor=white>03/28/81</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>42 Mariano Rivera </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-2</TD><TD bgColor=white>185</TD><TD bgColor=white>11/29/69</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>77 Humberto Sanchez </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-6</TD><TD bgColor=white>270</TD><TD bgColor=white>05/28/83</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>61 Billy Traber </TD><TD bgColor=white>L/L</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-5</TD><TD bgColor=white>205</TD><TD bgColor=white>09/18/79</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>41 Jose Veras </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-5</TD><TD bgColor=white>235</TD><TD bgColor=white>10/20/80</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>40 Chien-Ming Wang </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-3</TD><TD bgColor=white>225</TD><TD bgColor=white>03/31/80</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>* 82 Steven White </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-4</TD><TD bgColor=white>205</TD><TD bgColor=white>06/15/81</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>* 65 Chase Wright </TD><TD bgColor=white>L/L</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-2</TD><TD bgColor=white>205</TD><TD bgColor=white>02/08/83</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=#cccccc></TD><TD class=textLg width="27%" bgColor=#cccccc>Catchers</TD><TD class=textLg width="11%" bgColor=#cccccc>B/T</TD><TD class=textLg width="11%" bgColor=#cccccc>Ht</TD><TD class=textLg width="11%" bgColor=#cccccc>Wt</TD><TD class=textLg width="12%" bgColor=#cccccc>DOB</TD><TD width="28%" bgColor=#cccccc></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>* 85 Francisco Cervelli </TD><TD bgColor=white>S/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-1</TD><TD bgColor=white>210</TD><TD bgColor=white>03/06/86</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>26 Jose Molina </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-2</TD><TD bgColor=white>235</TD><TD bgColor=white>06/03/75</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>20 Jorge Posada </TD><TD bgColor=white>S/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-2</TD><TD bgColor=white>215</TD><TD bgColor=white>08/17/71</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=#cccccc></TD><TD class=textLg width="27%" bgColor=#cccccc>Infielders</TD><TD class=textLg width="11%" bgColor=#cccccc>B/T</TD><TD class=textLg width="11%" bgColor=#cccccc>Ht</TD><TD class=textLg width="11%" bgColor=#cccccc>Wt</TD><TD class=textLg width="12%" bgColor=#cccccc>DOB</TD><TD width="28%" bgColor=#cccccc></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>14 Wilson Betemit </TD><TD bgColor=white>S/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-3</TD><TD bgColor=white>230</TD><TD bgColor=white>11/02/81</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>24 Robinson Cano </TD><TD bgColor=white>L/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-0</TD><TD bgColor=white>205</TD><TD bgColor=white>10/22/82</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>17 Shelley Duncan </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-5</TD><TD bgColor=white>225</TD><TD bgColor=white>09/29/79</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>73 Alberto Gonzalez </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>5-11</TD><TD bgColor=white>160</TD><TD bgColor=white>04/18/83</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>2 Derek Jeter </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-3</TD><TD bgColor=white>195</TD><TD bgColor=white>06/26/74</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>* 72 Juan Miranda </TD><TD bgColor=white>L/L</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-0</TD><TD bgColor=white>220</TD><TD bgColor=white>04/25/83</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>13 Alex Rodriguez </TD><TD bgColor=white>R/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-3</TD><TD bgColor=white>225</TD><TD bgColor=white>07/27/75</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=#cccccc></TD><TD class=textLg width="27%" bgColor=#cccccc>Outfielders</TD><TD class=textLg width="11%" bgColor=#cccccc>B/T</TD><TD class=textLg width="11%" bgColor=#cccccc>Ht</TD><TD class=textLg width="11%" bgColor=#cccccc>Wt</TD><TD class=textLg width="12%" bgColor=#cccccc>DOB</TD><TD width="28%" bgColor=#cccccc></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>53 Bobby Abreu </TD><TD bgColor=white>L/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-0</TD><TD bgColor=white>210</TD><TD bgColor=white>03/11/74</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>28 Melky Cabrera </TD><TD bgColor=white>S/L</TD><TD bgColor=white>5-11</TD><TD bgColor=white>200</TD><TD bgColor=white>08/11/84</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>18 Johnny Damon </TD><TD bgColor=white>L/L</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-2</TD><TD bgColor=white>205</TD><TD bgColor=white>11/05/73</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>55 Hideki Matsui </TD><TD bgColor=white>L/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-2</TD><TD bgColor=white>210</TD><TD bgColor=white>06/12/74</TD><TD colSpan=2>

</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=#cccccc></TD><TD class=textLg width="27%" bgColor=#cccccc>Designated Hitters</TD><TD class=textLg width="11%" bgColor=#cccccc>B/T</TD><TD class=textLg width="11%" bgColor=#cccccc>Ht</TD><TD class=textLg width="11%" bgColor=#cccccc>Wt</TD><TD class=textLg width="12%" bgColor=#cccccc>DOB</TD><TD width="28%" bgColor=#cccccc></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD bgColor=white></TD><TD bgColor=white>25 Jason Giambi </TD><TD bgColor=white>L/R</TD><TD bgColor=white>6-3</TD><TD bgColor=white>235</TD><TD bgColor=white>01/08/71</TD><TD colSpan=2>

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Like in many cases, do you think that the ht and wt may be a little exaggerated? I know our highschool football and basketball programs had guy's listed in there on avg at least an inch or two taller and 5 to ten pounds heavier.

winbet · Mar 15, 2008

Pound for pound Tutsi's are the tallest in the World with the biggest Feet as well, thats why they were so easy to kill in the Rwanda civil war. Not read anything about their Penises but their more known for getting hit by the pitcher, which in Rwanda was a Machete :drink:

Doug · Mar 15, 2008

I wouldn't consider it highly accurate, but I don't have any better.

Some guys are probably 260, and listed 225.

I do think a 5-8 guy is going to have a problem getting to the majors, has to play 2nd,SS, or 3rd,IMO, and needs power from somewhere, plus be an excellent fielder.

6' is probably a good height for baseball, except 1B, nowadays... doesn't hurt to be 6-3 even in the infield.

PBR · Mar 15, 2008

winbet said:
Pound for pound Tutsi's are the tallest in the World with the biggest Feet as well, thats why they were so easy to kill in the Rwanda civil war. Not read anything about their Penises but their more known for getting hit by the pitcher, which in Rwanda was a Machete :drink:

Can they get a bunt down when needed?

TomGshotput · Mar 15, 2008

Doug said:
BTJ is basically correct. A lot of shortstops are 6' 4" and better.

Ripken,Jeter,A-Rod...

Jeter and Rodriguez are listed at 6'3. Rollins is 5'8.

Seems the vast majority of hitters, even firstbaseman, land in the 6'1, 6'2, range. Far more than you would expect based simply on population averages. Taller you are the longer the radius of your swing, generally good for moving the bat fast, which is necessary for the ball to travel far. But too tall and the strike zone becomes too big. Supporting this idea is the homerun/strikeout kings of recent years tend to be taller, Dunn, Sexson, Thome, Howard

TomGshotput · Mar 15, 2008

betedgeonly said:
My main question is about the hitters. If you can't hit the ball then yu can't score..So can anyone post the top ten best batting avgs?

You can score runs by walking a lot. Or you can hit the ball less frequently but really far. Alex Rodriguez led the league in runs scored by a wide margin, but wasn't all that close to the top in batting average

Phillies led the league in runs scored (by a significant amount over all teams except the Rockies) yet were only tied for fifth in batting average

Highest batting average in recent years has to be 5'9 Ichiro, but he isn't close to being the best hitter. Being short may not hurt for hitting singles, but it may hurt when it comes to helping your team win