Rickey was one of the streakiest players I've known of. I don't know what the hot streaks of Ruth, Mantle, Williams, Mays were like, but I'd choose a hot streak Rickey over any other player by far.
Did the greatest base stealer also score the most runs? Yes Did the guy who scored the most runs also have 3000 hits and a .400 OBP? Yep he did that too. If you were drafting 2 all time great teams to have a game, what are the odds that the all time leading scorer who very often reached base and who very often stole second & third gets drafted first?
Prime Rickey would be on my all-time, life on the line, must-win starting lineup as the leadoff hitter. No doubt, no fear.
Y - It was Prime Time when Rickey showed up!
Rickey was one of the streakiest players I've known of. I don't know what the hot streaks of Ruth, Mantle, Williams, Mays were like, but I'd choose a hot streak Rickey over any other player by far.
Rickey Henderson was a once in a lifetime talent. And, he was " must see TV ". RIP
Willie always a class ct
Never seen anyone better.
Bigger bases and pickoff rules mean Rickey would steal a smooth 2,000.
Crazy to think half of his career high in steals(130) would lead the league in many seasons.
Hey @thatsportsgamer I think Ricky would steal closer to 2600
@@kennypow2181he would be the ultimate cheat code in todays game.
MLB wouldn't even dare change the rules if there was a 1980's era Rickey Henderson in the league.
Rickey and Willie Mays had swag before it was a word.
rickey henderson lives on through guys like willie randolph.
REMEMBER, the idea of baseball is to win games. You win games by scoring more runs than your opponent, and NOBODY scored more runs than Rickey.
Did the greatest base stealer also score the most runs? Yes
Did the guy who scored the most runs also have 3000 hits and a .400 OBP? Yep he did that too.
If you were drafting 2 all time great teams to have a game, what are the odds that the all time leading scorer who very often reached base and who very often stole second & third gets drafted first?
Drafting to WIN the game.
I dont know about a billion, thats barry bonds territory. Ricky henderson would be a 500 million dollar player for sure in todays market at sotos age
How good was Rockey Henderson, really? He was one of the best to ever play, end of video
he would've gotten a billion dollars if he was Soto's age on open market
He and Bonds