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However, that was the most amazing thing I've ever seen in the World Series. B.J. Upton gets an infield hit, steals second, steals third, and Philly throws it away at third and he scores. Upton is a beast, and he's from VA. By far the best overall athlete in the Majors today. I'm prepared to stay up all night for this one.
best overall athlete in the majors? hardly
but hes certainly among the fastest and most exciting
he doesnt hit for a high average.......hes got mediocre power......for a guy who isnt a power hitter he strikes out entirely too much
but he can make things happen with his legs and is exciting when he does
I'd love to know who is a better athlete, athletes like Upton just don't play baseball today.
ive not watched any of the world series probably wont
bama/ut psu/osu hell even usc/arizona right now > watching baseball on tv
You missed it. That one inning by upton tops all that.
hahaha okay
seeing alabama rail ut in knoxville > ten world seris'
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PVFAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd love to know who is a better athlete, athletes like Upton just don't play baseball today. </div></div>
all around athletes are guys that can not only run and play the field but hit for avg and power
rollins......reyes......hanley......sizemore...... sorianoare all better all around players than upton and thats just off the top of my head
if i really looked at the numbers im sure there are more
i put upton with like a brian roberts
They don't possess the raw athletic ability that Upton does imo.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PVFAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They don't possess the raw athletic ability that Upton does imo. </div></div>
either you are really just obtuse.......or in love with upton
either way.......thats the dumbest thing ive ever heard
one guy can field and run........others can do both equally as well but can also hit for a better average and more power
do being able to hit more consistantly and for more power have nothing to do with athletic ability?
again......its asinine at best
To me not really, Ryan Howard isn't very athletic but he's a better baseball player. Upton is the better athlete.
In other news Jason Werth should have paid attention in Little League Practice.
wow.....you really dont get what im saying
im not going to get into this again
because as i said.....you are either just obtuse or in love with upton........neither of which i have time for right now
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PVFAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In other news Jason Werth should have paid attention in Little League Practice. </div></div>
jason werthless should off himself
Obviously I don't, to me athletic guys are B.J. Upton, Lebron James, Bo Jackson, and ball players are Pete Rose, JJ Redick, and Peyton Manning. Pretty simple logic to me.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PVFAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To me not really, Ryan Howard isn't very athletic but he's a better baseball player. Upton is the better athlete. </div></div>
no howard isnt a better ball player.......doesnt being a good "baseball" player mean you are good at everything that the game entails?
hes a better power hitter
he cant field for [censored]......cant run....strikeouts way too much
better power hitter......not better ball player
certain guys are just big and insanely strong.......as a result they connect and the ball goes......they also often drive in runs as a result and will draw alot of walks
howard is in the same class as dunn.......fielder......thome.....pena
hardly great ball players.......just great power hitters
MVP.
is the game still on?
Bottom 9th tied.
yup
its gonna be a long night
I really don't like PVFAN, I think his post suck ass but I'll have to agree with him here. B.J Upton is one of the best athletic guys in the MLB
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I really don't like PVFAN, I think his post suck ass but I'll have to agree with him here. B.J Upton is one of the best athletic guys in the MLB </div></div>
Next time your my waiter I'm leaving a penny and asking for 25 refills.
theres more to being "athletic" than just being fast
hes fast.......absolutely......otherwise as a baseball player.......hes really pretty average
Were not talking about being a baseball player just athletic ability.
All nighter baseball game !!! I love it
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PVFAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Were not talking about being a baseball player just athletic ability. </div></div>
what else does he have to show hes athletic aside from speed?
do you know if he can play another sport well?
what other proof do you have that he has anything athletic aside from speed?
Speed, Agility, Quickness, Flexibility, etc.
whilst he may not exhibit the skill qualities (hitting, pitching, skills) his atheltic ability is not to be questioned, the dude is jsu a freak
the shallowest center ive ever seen, and im a braves fan who grew up on not fat andruw jones
Rays are in a little trouble right now. Bases loaded bottom of the ninth with nobody out.
I bet he has nice hair too that also means alot is sports [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]
Too bad the toss to the catcher was 20 FEET over his head
The dude has a cannon to!
PVFAN I'm messing wit ya lol!!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PVFAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Speed, Agility, Quickness, Flexibility, etc. </div></div>
strength......coordination.......etc
strength determines athelic ability??
then people like christiano ronaldo and kevin garnett arent great athletes?
no but being strong is part of what makes an athlete
the mental aspect is also another part of it
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Biggin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">strength determines athelic ability??
then people like christiano ronaldo and kevin garnett arent great athletes? </div></div>
if you dont think garnett is strong......you are also obtuse
So if i go and work out everyday the rest of my life and become strong that will make me an athlete?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: timmyv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So if i go and work out everyday the rest of my life and become strong that will make me an athlete? </div></div>
hardly
you also missed my point
thats one piece of the puzzle
a piece that upton is missing
all he has is speed
hes just fast.......mentally hes a mess as can been seen by him being benched more than once this year for mental gaffs
when you look at "athletes" they have all those things......not just any one piece of it
So ur saying the best athletes are the strongest, fastest, most agile, smartest players on the field? I dont think thats true theres different types of athletes. Some people may not be as strong or fast as someone but they still beat them.
the best "athletes" are very often the ones that posses all of those qualities
there are great players that are missing some of those and great athletes who dont equate to very good players
but yes......the best "athletes" are those that usually have the whole package or close to it