Building the Ultimate All-Time Pirates Lineup by the Numbers
From Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates · 00:26:29
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Could Honus Wagner ride the bench for the Pittsburgh Pirates? Building the ultimate all-time Pirates lineup by franchise WAR leads to shocking results—legends like Ralph Kiner, Paul Waner, and Arky Vaughan don't crack the starting roster, outshined by icons such as Barry Bonds, Roberto Clemente, and Willie Stargell. The conversation focused on WAR-driven selections at every position, revealing surprising gaps and strengths across the infield and outfield.A key theme that emerged was the Pirates’ legacy as “Outfield U,” featuring unmatched depth from Max Carey to Andrew McCutchen. The discussion explored how even stars with 3,000 hits or Hall of Fame careers would serve as backups on this superteam. Several points were raised, including the franchise’s historical drought at first base and why WAR isn’t a perfect metric, but an enlightening one. Are the Pirates’ outfielders the best in MLB history? The numbers make a compelling case.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!KALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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