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1. Glad there's been such an outpouring of recognition of Wilie May's...

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2024, 06:56 PM

Jul 2024

contribution to the game upon his death. IMO he was the most talented all-around player...had five tools, hit, hit for power, throw, play defense and speed.

The only thing he couldn't do was pitch. That's where Shohei Ohtani comes in. The game hasn't seen anything like him since the young Babe Ruth.

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Glad there's been such an outpouring of recognition of Wilie May's... brush Jul 2024 #1