So my buddies and I have been talking about the best switch hitters in history.
I built a little list of switch hitters, but revised my statement "in history" to "the last 50 years". Prior to 1955, I know precious little about baseball. I've done what I can to learn a lot - reading severa l books on the subject and picking the brains of as many older baseball fans I can find - but I don't know enough to effectively claim "in history" so I amended my title.
Anyway, this is my list.
1. Mickey Mantle
2. Eddie Murray
3. Larry "Chipper" Jones
4. Pete Rose
5. Robbie Alomar
6. Lance Berkman
7. Bernie Williams
8. Tim Raines
9. Howard "HoJo" Johnson
10. Carlos Beltran
My friend Gregg has Lance Berkman higher than I do. My brother Rob refused to put Berkman on his list. And there's been debate over how good a hitter Pete Rose actually was. Carlos Beltran and Lance Berkman are as high as they are based on their potential as much as their current career numbers.
I'd like to hear your comments on the subject. Chime in below!
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