07-21-2023, 11:53 AM
(07-21-2023, 11:42 AM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: Johnny Bench is the greatest Red, and it isn't even close. He is the best ever at his position. Period. Morgan & Rose clearly round out the medal places. I'd put Larkin in the group with Frank Robinson to round out the top 5. Though Votto has a pretty good case.
Perez, Seaver, Rixey, Rousch.
I find it odd someone is using WAR to argue Larkin over Rose, when Rose's WAR is higher than Barry's. Rose is the Red's leader in WAR, OWAR, Games, AB, PA, Runs, Hits, TBs, 2Bs, singles, runs created, EBHs, times on base, CS, & outs. Larkin leads in power speed.
As for defense, Larkin was good. But the best defensive SS in Red's history is Dave Concepcion. Or, if you want to go WAAAY back, George Wright.
I've always felt that of modern Reds (1990 through now) that Chris Sabo is a grossly under appreciated guy. He was a MONSTER in the 90 playoff run and a fine player. Injuries ultimately killed his trajectory. Oh, and... uhhhhhh, that corked bat thing. But, ummmm, we don't have to talk about that.
