Every time I see a baseball player lope to first base on what looks like a sure out

I think of Pete Rose. He NEVER (to my knowledge) slowed up but gave it his all in case the infielder bobbled the ball. That error may lead to a run then to a win which may win the entire season.

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ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

I remember when Ricky Henderson would sometimes be criticized for "dogging" it and his answer was basically, "Hey, I've lasted as long as I have by knowing when to push my body and when to ease up a bit."

rinkydinkydoink · M

@ChipmunkErnie

Yep. That's the other side of the coin. But - didn't Rose play more games than Ricky?

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

@rinkydinkydoink Oh yes, though both had long careers. 3,801 games for Ricky, 3,562 for Pete. (That's regular season games, I believe)

rinkydinkydoink · M

@ChipmunkErnie

Henderson - 3, 081

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

@rinkydinkydoink Ooops, my typo. :(