The distinction seems to elude some people. Mays may simply have been more of a free swinger than Mantle. Mays in 1954, Mantle in 1956, Mays in 1959, Mantle in 1961, Mays in 1965. As James says. Getting on base is either the most important or second most important part of an everyday player's performance.
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