----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Brin-L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 10:36 PM Subject: Re: Bleacher Bums
> > > Dan Minette wrote: > > > > No, I think it is mostly due to training and nutrition. > > That's why I chose just before opening day. There > > wouldn't be time to learn the new techniques. Indeed, > > I'd argue that there may not be enough time when someone > > is 21. IIRC, ball players use to use spring training > > to get in shape. Now most are in shape when they > > arrive. > > > > > Doesn't that make the comparison rather meaningless though? Why? There are probably 100 people with the genes to be a top ball player today for every one that is one who didn't have the training, the dedication, the luck with injuries, etc. that the ones on top do. Is it meaningless to say that Barry Bonds is the top baseball player this year, when 100 people had the same genes to be? Or, is it meaningless to say that today's computers are a lot faster than the old VAX 11/780? Dan M.
