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Who was the better player Willie Mays or Hank Aaron?
In their primes Mays was clearly the better all-around player. Aaron was good, steady and reliable, but Mays was spectacular. He was as good as Aaron at the plate, better as a baserunner, and maybe the best outfielder who ever played. Mays somewhat tarnished his legacy by hanging around too long.
How many hits would Roberto Clemente have?
3,000
| Roberto Clemente | |
|---|---|
| Batting average | .317 |
| Hits | 3,000 |
| Home runs | 240 |
| Runs batted in | 1,305 |
Was Roberto Clemente the best?
But Clemente was the greatest right fielder ever. He had the best arm in baseball at the time and that is proved by the fact that he led the majors in outfield assists five times (1958, 1960, 1961, 1966, and 1967) and by his gold glove awards.
How far could Roberto Clemente throw a baseball?
Comparison
| Player | Date | Distance (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Roberto Clemente | 10/16/71 | 295 |
| Joe Ferguson | 10/12/74 | 280 |
| Dave Parker | 7/17/79 | 260 |
| Ellis Valentine | ? | 320 |
Is Mickey Mantle’s number retired?
In front of a sellout crowd of 60,096 (the first sellout since the 1964 World Series), the Yankees retire Mickey Mantle’s number 7.
What is Roberto Clemente best known for?
Roberto Clemente, in full Roberto Clemente Walker, (born August 18, 1934, Carolina, Puerto Rico—died December 31, 1972, San Juan), professional baseball player who was an idol in his native Puerto Rico and one of the first Latin American baseball stars in the United States (see also Sidebar: Latin Americans in Major …
What was Roberto Clemente known for?
Renowned for his humanitarian work, he died in a plane crash on December 31, 1972, en route to bringing much-needed supplies to survivors of an earthquake in Nicaragua. The next year he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He became the first Latino inducted into the Hall.
Who can throw a baseball the farthest?
Gorbous
Gorbous holds the current world record for longest throw of a baseball, 135.89m (445 feet, 10 inches). The feat took place on August 1, 1957, while he was playing for the Omaha Cardinals of the American Association.