Edgar Martinez was a terrific hitter, for sure. But we all know that position matters.
Here’s my example. Two players, both played during the same era. Both players had their careers cut short due to injury.
Player One: .307/.358/.471 - 2153 Hits, 222 HR, 1099 RBI
Player Two: .318/.360/.477 - 2304 Hits, 207 HR, 1085 RBI
Pl…