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[QUOTE="Vshukla, post: 4747149, member: 5822"]
I agree the young talent coming in is remarkable. Their athleticism is enhanced by better diet and year-round training. While batting averages are down and strikeouts are up, these players are doing incredible things. Otani is obviously a once in a lifetime player and I never thought I would see a 30-60 year like Acuna has done (with a chance or 40-60).

Where I think this generation is lacking compared to the guys I grew up with is pitcher durability. The guys of the 70s-80s threw a lot more innings (4-man rotations and less bullpen specialization) but the thing that jumps out at me is the length of some of their careers. Guys like Carlton, Ryan, Palmer and Seaver all pitched for 15-20+ years and did it at a high level. Heck Palmer had a stretch where he won 20 games 8 out of 9 years. And I fully admit I will never be able to be unbiased for Seaver. Everyone has “their guy” they grew up watching who was bigger than life. Tom will always be that guy for me.

Now we have incredible pitching talents like deGrom and Strausburg who break down early and often. Or there are guys who have a great year or two then fade. It seems like Scherzer and Verlander are the only ones I can think of who continue to pitch well after 15 years.

Every generation is different, but I suppose you are always partial to the guys you grew up watching.
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