Keiper's Pit

Awww and I was going to do the same before the June draft. Oh well. Maybe I'll do an All-Time NHL Draft...or not.

 

I think I'd give a slight edge to Kevin Appier over Zito at #9 but ya not a whole lot to offer with just a handful of decent players at that spot.

I missed Appier. I gave the nod to Zito thanks to three All-Star appearances.

 

NHL now is covered through hockey-reference.com, so it's a possibility. Or just take a different angle at the MLB draft, perhaps best player at each round.

I'm hopeful that Chipper Jones will also be a #1 draft pick that makes the Hall of Fame.

Pop question: Who was better: Dave Winfield or Barry Larkin?

Pop question: Who was better: Dave Winfield or Barry Larkin?

Really tough question. Both made twelve All-Star games, both won several Gold Glove and silver slugger awards. Winfield generally did better in MVP award balloting but Larkin actually won the award in 1995. I'll give the nod to Larkin, but it is very close.

Do the research for me. Was Winfield a better hitter? If not, or if he wasn't a much better hitter, I'd go with Barry because shortstop is a tough position.

Do the research for me. Was Winfield a better hitter? If not, or if he wasn't a much better hitter, I'd go with Barry because shortstop is a tough position.

Winfield played in a tougher offensive era, so his numbers don't look as good as they would in Larkin's age. Larkin was better at getting on base, Winfield hit for more power. Without adjusting for era, Larkin was actually a better hitter. Winfield comes out ahead slightly when you make the adjustment. On pure ability, Larkin would beat Winfield. The only additional consideration is that Winfield played in 800 more career games.