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WestMichRad

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12. I'm sure there were pitchers with better BAs than Gibsons.

Reply to awesomerwb1 (Reply #7)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 09:40 PM

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Just as there are hitters with better averages than Ohtani. But few players have had the overall talent that Gibson possessed. Remember that he focused the great majority of his attention on pitching, not hitting… and he still managed to hit quite a few HRs, etc.

Comparing anyone to Ohtani is pointless: he’s a superhuman freak.

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Another reminder of how special Ohtani is... [View all] True Dough Friday OP

I hope he has a lengthy career- playing for the Reds Redleg Friday #1

Sure, but he plays for the Dodgers Ziggy Beans Friday #2

I also have to try mightily to overlook that fact! True Dough Friday #3

Gibson 1968. Good luck Ohtani. GreenWave Friday #4

Please tell us how good of a hitter Gibson was? awesomerwb1 Friday #5

Gibson was a very good hitter! WestMichRad Friday #6

.206 career BA is "very good"? awesomerwb1 Friday #7

I am certain Ohtani never faced Gibson's patented chin music. GreenWave Friday #9

lol Ohtani wasn't even born when Gibson retired awesomerwb1 Friday #10

I'm sure there were pitchers with better BAs than Gibsons. WestMichRad Friday #12

If it's pointless why are you even trying? awesomerwb1 Friday #13

Thank you for formulating opinions for me. WestMichRad Friday #14

Too easy. Glad I could help. awesomerwb1 Friday #15

The game has changed a whole lot since 1968 True Dough Friday #8

They didn't lower the mound because of Gibson -- although he was a factor. rsdsharp Friday #11