Originally Posted by pr_capone
And that is why I hate modern baseball. All people look at anymore are offensive statistics.
Don Mattingly's Resume (13 year career)
* 6× All-Star selection (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989)
* 9× Gold Glove Award winner (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994)
* 3× Silver Slugger Award winner (1985, 1986, 1987)
* 1985 AL MVP
* 1993 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
* New York Yankees team captain (1991–1995)
* New York Yankees #23 retired
McGwire's Resume (18 not 16 year career and a CHEATER)
* 12× All-Star selection (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000)
* World Series champion (1989)
* Gold Glove Award winner (1990)
* 3× Silver Slugger Award winner (1992, 1996, 1998)
* 1987 AL Rookie of the Year
* 1999 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
* 1992 Home Run Derby winner
* Major League Baseball All-Century Team
McGwire has double the All-Star numbers but how many of those were influenced by the steroids?
Mattingly has 8 more Gold Gloves
Both 3 time silver slugger winners
Mattingly hold a MLB record with 6 GS in a single season
Learn about Mattingly before you talk like you know something.
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