These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Whitey Herzog ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
46%
Power
55%
Bunting
25%
Drag
37%
Vision
61%
Discipline
95%
Clutch
29%
Durability
16%
Speed
49%
Arm Str
0%
Arm Acc
0%
Reaction
0%
Fielding
0%
Stealing
37%
Baserunning
43%
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