Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted July 10, 2002 If you were a MLB batter, which pitchers would you be afraid to face? Same goes if you're a pitcher, what batter would you be afraid to face? If I were a batter, I'd shit myself if I saw Mariano Rivera or Curt Schilling on the mound. If I were a pitcher, Bonds would intimidate me, so would A-Rod & Giambi. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted July 10, 2002 Randy Johnson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kahran Ramsus Report post Posted July 10, 2002 Randy Johnson currently, but for all time it would be Dave Stewart in his prime. He was just scary. As a pitcher, Bonds or Sosa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Man in Blak Report post Posted July 10, 2002 If I'm a batter, I'd really, really hate to face Bob Gibson or Sandy Koufax. Active players being considered, Randy Johnson would definitely make me think twice about walking to the plate. If I'm a pitcher, Ted Williams (R.I.P.) is at the top of my list. Out of active players, I'd have to say Frank Thomas (in his jaw-dropping prime, not now) or Sammy Sosa. No fear for Bonds - I'd just plunk him in the head and move on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jerome Drake Report post Posted July 10, 2002 Batter: Randy and Pedro Pitcher: Barry, Sammy, and Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kingpk Report post Posted July 10, 2002 As a batter, I'd hate to face Pedro, Shilling, Johnson, and Rivera (especially in the playoffs). As a pitcher, probably everyone since the balls are so juiced that they come with drinking straws attached ::cue laugh track::. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted July 10, 2002 Pitcher-Johnson, Schilling,Martinez, Rivera Batters-Bonds, A-Rod, Giamibi, Guerrero, and Ichiro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DrTom Report post Posted July 10, 2002 No one, either way. If you're afraid, you've already lost the battle, and that's a battle I'd want to win or lose on my own merits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Some Guy Report post Posted July 10, 2002 If I were an MLB player I would only be afraid of guys who are wild, throw hard, and hit a lot of guys. Schilling has only 13 walks, Pedro usually only hits guys accidentally with his curve, Rivera has great control. I suppose Johnson who can get wild, and some yound rookie kid who throws 95+ woudl be a little scary. As for batters in big time situations, you don't want Jeter, Nomar, Ichiro, and Giambi up there. They are very hard to beat witha fast ball and are great clutch hitters. Bonds, Bagwell, and Sosa wouldn't really scare me becasue they have never succeeded in the post season when it really counts. The post season is were you find out who is rally clutch. If were talking WS, I wouldn't want to face 7 out of 9 of last years Yankees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted July 10, 2002 All I know is the first time up there, some pitcher would throw a wicked curve, I'd bail out, and watch it sail harmlessly over the plate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spicy McHaggis Report post Posted July 11, 2002 Fellow Trojan, Randy Johnson... that dude is one scary sumbitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MentallyNormal Report post Posted July 11, 2002 Randy Johnson and Nolan Ryan. Cause Nolan Ryan would kick my ass if i tried to go after him. If I was a pitcher I would Fear Rafeal Bellaird. Cause that man had Power! Even though he had 2 homers in his carrer. It's just a scary thought even he hit homers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest HartFan86 Report post Posted July 11, 2002 I would want nothing to do with Randy Johnson as a batter. When someone throws over 100 at 6'10 who could easily kick the living shit out of a lot of people...no thanks. As a pitcher, probably any batter. You'll never know when someone hits a line drive right back at you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted July 11, 2002 randy johnson. after seeing what he did to a bird i wouldn't want to stand in front of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zero_Cool Report post Posted July 12, 2002 Left: Randy Johnson Right: Nolan Ryan (also, remember when he busted open Robin Ventura?) If I was a pitcher, I too would fear Frank Thomas in his prime. We're talking 91-97 quality...the guy could shatter his bat and still take one out to right field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted July 12, 2002 No one, either way. If you're afraid, you've already lost the battle, and that's a battle I'd want to win or lose on my own merits. Great point, since the questions implies you're a pitcher or a batter in the major leagues, I change my answer to no one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DrEvil Report post Posted July 13, 2002 Randy Johnson and Nolan Ryan. Cause Nolan Ryan would kick my ass if i tried to go after him. I remember a year or so before he retired, some guy got hit by Ryan so he charged him. Ryan put him in a headlock and just started pounding on his head. Pretty dumb move because it was his pitching hand, but it was funny as hell to see a 40 year old man beating the hell out of a 20 year old in his prime. Other than some young unknown who throws 95+, as a lefty batter, I'd only be afraid to face Johnson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kkktookmybabyaway Report post Posted July 13, 2002 I'd be afraid to hit any roided-up batter and having them charge the mound... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
