[Dr. Sivana]

He averaged 56 RBIs and only 8 HRs!

He was a lead off batter. That will damage your RBI rating. He also had more than 30 doubles every year between 1972 and 1980. This was a different era when it wasn't all strikeouts and home runs. And yeah, I have seen singles hitters get pitched around. Rod Carew and Willie Randolph come to mind.

Personally, I think Rose and Bench are both overrated. I would also personally have both in the Hall of Fame, as I see the HoF as a reflection of accomplishments on the field.

[dangus]

>> He was a lead off batter. That will damage your RBI rating. <<

My point being that no-one in their right mind pitches around a singles hitter. Yes, the fact that he batted first, and after the pitcher, explains why he hit so many RBI. It also means there’s no reason to pitch around him: there’s no-one on base for him to drive in.