Hank Aaron

He also ranks in the top 30 in OPS. 

4. Hank Aaron-RF

Here's a man who may have become the most underrated player of all time. For years people have been saying he's overrated because his stats were a result of longevity and not dominance, but why should he be punished for continuing to produce with age? Now that the general public seems to accept that "overrated" label, I think "Hammerin' Hank" is underrated. 

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Times remarked on “Around the Horn” a few weeks ago that, like the Hank Aaron home run record, he didn’t want it broken because he wanted to believe that there were still some sacred records that could never be duplicated or surpassed. It sets a bar impossibly high for which everyone can strive from now on, but never reach. And isn’t that what sports is all about? Trying to best another, but always leaving room to best yourself. And like the Barry Bonds record, unfortunately this season is blemished with the cheating allegation, imposed fines, and a docked draft pick. Whether you believe that Patriots’ 16-0 record is legitimate or not, no football fan wants the record held by a team surrounded by uncertainty or at least the perception of uncertainty. You could be the most staunch defender of the Patriots and Bill Belichick and even though you know in your heart of hearts that they did no wrong, you still resent the suspicion and wish it didn’t have to be discussed every time the issue of legitimacy arises. 

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