re: How close was Albert Pujols to becoming the GOAT

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I still think head-to-head Griffey was better naturally.

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I think a lot of people feel that way, but I think it is mostly due to him being more popular and likable. The data just doesn't support it. Looking at just the 90s (before Bonds was likely using), Bonds has a 15 WAR edge on Griffey despite slightly less PAs. Again WAR isn't exact and perfect, but that is too big a gap to explain away.