I say he is the greatest baseball player EVER to play the game.  I feel lucky to have a chance to watch this guy.  He will be talked about for generations like they do for Babe Ruth.  The difference between the two era's is huge imo.  I can't see baseball in 100 years having that big of a difference with today's game. 

Thoughts?  Anybody care?  Lol 

How about AI...how long before it takes over for umpires, referees?  5 years sounds like a good number to me.   

The guy is an absolute freak. Still think Bonds was a better power hitter, but for all around player it's definitely debatable and if there is a gap it continues to shrink.

I say he is the greatest baseball player EVER to play the game.  I feel lucky to have a chance to watch this guy.  He will be talked about for generations like they do for Babe Ruth.  The difference between the two era's is huge imo.  I can't see baseball in 100 years having that big of a difference with today's game. 

Thoughts?  Anybody care?  Lol 

How about AI...how long before it takes over for umpires, referees?  5 years sounds like a good number to me. 

Ohtani could very well turn out to be the best that ever played (may need 5 more years of excellence to qualify, longevity is one of the prerequisites for me) with one caveat that works against him——designated hitter. I'm not a fan of players padding their stats as a DH and not taking the field everyday. Bonds is #1 to me, some of his records are unreal, 500-500 HR/SB club, over .600 OBP for a season and a couple over.500, In 2004 he homered 45 times but only struck out only 41. Between 93-07 he had more intentional walks than 10 whole franchises. 7 MVP's and eight gold gloves (most by a left fielder). Dominance we may never see again.