Lou Gehrig vs. Tris Speaker

[Cowtipper]

Here's a matchup that might go in Gehrig's favor. Two all-time great with their own set of incredible personal achievements.

But which one was better?

[redban]

One is a CF, another is a 1B.

One played until he was 40. The other died when he was 37.

One relied on speed, stealing 400+ bases. The other was a slugger who had just 102 stolen bases and was caught stealing 100 times.

One played in an era where 10 homeruns gave him the HR title. The other played in an era where 47 HR was a distant 2nd (1927).

VERDICT = There is no way to compare them. They are two entirely different players. Anyone choosing one over the other is basing it on personal preferences.

[westsidegrounds]

One is a CF, another is a 1B.

One played until he was 40. The other died when he was 37.

One relied on speed, stealing 400+ bases. The other was a slugger who had just 102 stolen bases and was caught stealing 100 times.

One played in an era where 10 homeruns gave him the HR title. The other played in an era where 47 HR was a distant 2nd (1927).

VERDICT = There is no way to compare them. They are two entirely different players. Anyone choosing one over the other is basing it on personal preferences.

No no no! I totally disagree!! Pineapples are definitely better than carrots!!!

[JR Hart]

I'll pick.

First of all, SBs are a worthless catagory.

Secondly It's Gehrig by a landslide. I've seen very situations where slugging and TB don't top all. Gehrig was a run scoring and RBI machine.

[Cowtipper]

No no no! I totally disagree!! Pineapples are definitely better than carrots!!!

Poor attempt at an insult. Pineapples are too much like carrots (natural, healthy comestibles). Therefore they can be compared.

Try replacing carrots with bicycles.

[Captain Cold Nose]

Poor attempt at an insult. Pineapples are too much like carrots (natural, healthy comestibles). Therefore they can be compared.

Try replacing carrots with bicycles.

Bicycle juice is nasty.

Both players are in my top 10, or were the last time I thought about it. Both were offensive monsters for their times, but I give Speaker a slight edge for his defense.