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you're posting the video that I always post to debunk the idea that soccer players are uber-athletic.
Ronaldo's marks in that video are complete compared to that of the more athletic baseball players. 30" vertical, 3.31 25m sprint time
Prove it. I can prove it by comparing athletic metrics (sprint speeds, verticals, bench presses, etc). All you can do is appeal to physique.Dude, you could be the greatest debater or reality bender of all time and you would still find it impossible to defeat anyone on such a ridiculous idea like baseball players being more athletic than soccer players.
Does a soccer player have better upper body strength than a baseball player. Yes or no?
Lower body strength? Soccer players seem to be the obvious choice, but the sprint speeds and vertical leaps compared to baseball players don't suggest that. You also need a ton of lower body strength to hit a ball 450 feet and throw over 90mph.
Soccer players only have a stamina advantage.
Ronaldo's marks in that video are complete compared to that of the more athletic baseball players. 30" vertical
Imagine a compe ive sport that values "walks", obese men & tobacco.
Beisbol a sportEnglish NT isn't quite like Babe "GOAT" Ruth or the Yankees, your futbol knowledge is embarrassing.
Babe Ruth was so fat that the Yankees added the pinstripes to make him look slimmer:
One of the least fun sport to play.
You're also comparing an early 20th century player to a mid-century player.English NT isn't quite like Babe "GOAT" Ruth or the Yankees, your futbol knowledge is embarrassing.
Babe Ruth was so fat that the Yankees added the pinstripes to make him look slimmer:
Compared Pele to this:
Jackie Robinson would slaughter Pele in the 100m.
Kevin Durant had a poor pre-draft metrics so I guess he's a ty athlete compared to McBuckets who had an elite vertical during the combines.
Except the GOAT beisbol player happens to be from the stone ages, stuck in America's past time.
I would feel stupid wasting time to prove something so obvious, tbh.
Were talking about athletic metrics after they've already matured. Statcast on MLB tracks run speeds for baserunning and defense. They do this in soccer, as well. The fastest recorded player in soccer checked in at 21.87 mph. The fastest recorded baseball player checked in at 23mph. From the Ronaldo video, we see his running vert measured at 30" (Kevin Durant had a poor pre-draft metrics so I guess he's a ty athlete compared to McBuckets who had an elite vertical during the combines.
, even the fatass Prince Fielder ran a 4.5 40 in HS, and he was always fat.
You don't think he could increase his vertical & 40 yard dash time if he actually specifically trained for it just like folks in the States do before pre-draft combines?Ronaldo's marks in that video are complete compared to that of the more athletic baseball players. 30" vertical
Look at Manu/Tony, they barely do strength training b/c they didn't grow up in that type of environment but were still NATURALLY fast/athletic.
Dude, that's not a photo of an official match.
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They're like 60 years old and still good enough to make the English national team
The oldest player to ever make thr England NT was Seaman at age 39, and was, obviously, a goalkeeper
Being so used to baseball to the point where you actually think old farts can play real sports at the professional level.
Old farts being in better shape than 90% of the current baseball players
Saying Ruth is the GOAT is like saying Wilt or Russell are the GOATs. He also wasn't that fat and had the typical 1920s athlete body. The pics you post are from when he was far past his prime.Except the GOAT beisbol player happens to be from the stone ages, stuck in America's past time.
Ruth's body is no worse than this:
Why wouldn't a striker train for it when heading the ball can be a vital part of the game?You don't think he could increase his vertical if he actually specifically trained for it just like folks in the States do before pre-draft combines?
Baseball players also don't specifically train for it to the extent basketball players do, and they still out jump Ronaldo
30" is pretty terrible for a lean and shredded 6'1" 170lb world class athlete whose game revolves around explosive leg strength. You can't spin this. Ronaldo is just not naturally athletic in that area. And despite his "ripped looking" legs, I just don't think he has natural explosiveness. I mean, you have 300lb NFL lineman running faster 40's than him.
I couldn't tell because Charlton always looked like he was 60 years oldDude, that's not a photo of an official match.
The oldest player to ever make thr England NT was Seaman at age 39, and was, obviously, a goalkeeper
Being so used to baseball to the point where you actually think old farts can play real sports at the professional level.
Old farts being in better shape than 90% of the current baseball players
Dumbass, you can argue Wilt is the GOAT if you take out the rings out of the equation & he was an ELITE athlete (so was Bill Russell for that matter). Meanwhile, Babe Ruth is the GOAT with or without rings & was also overweight DURING his prime when he hit 60 HRs:
Typical ignorant American that thinks Rooney is an elite Futbol player b/c the British media were selling his shyt.Ruth's body is no worse than this:
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You're right, they just shoot up anabolic steroids & transform into superman in a matter of a season.
You're talking about a game where there are DESIGNATED base-runners who specialize in RUNNING(
You're also comparing an early 20th century player to a mid-century player.
Compared Pele to this:
Jackie Robinson would slaughter Pele in the 100m.
interested only in $$$, no national motivation.
Fine then, George Mikan.Dumbass, you can argue Wilt is the GOAT if you take out the rings out of the equation & he was an ELITE athlete (so was Bill Russell for that matter). Meanwhile, Babe Ruth is the GOAT with or without rings & was also overweight DURING his prime when he hit 60 HRs:
Typical ignorant American that thinks Rooney is an elite Futbol player b/c the British media were selling his shyt.
He was probably overweight, but when does overweight equal unathletic? I mean, you have 300Lb lineman running faster than Ronaldo
And as much as you denigrate a great baseball player for being fat, I can do the same for soccer in the form of height.
I mean, in what other major ball sport can a literal midget become the greatest of all-time?
And Maradona's successor is 5'6"
You sound mad.
Does the penis envy you have toward your American betters really hurt you that much?
It's honestly sad watching these guys exercise... Feels like I'm watching The Biggest Loser
I played both sports but Baseball is the only one I watch on a regular basis. I'll watch soccer every once and a while, mainly only national team tournaments since the MLS sucks.
George Mikan was only the best player of an era when EVERYONE in the league was WHITE.
Beer belly+lack of muscle definition+trotting around the base like an 80 year old ladyHe was probably overweight, but when does overweight equal unathletic?
WTF does height have to do w/ athleticism?And as much as you denigrate a great baseball player for being fat, I can do the same for soccer in the form of height.
I mean, in what other major ball sport can a literal midget become the greatest of all-time?
And Maradona's successor is 5'6"
Iverson was 5'11" & used to dominate giants in the PAINT!
Nazis called, they want their Nobel Laureates back.You sound mad.
Does the penis envy you have toward your American betters really hurt you that much?
Midnight has to bust yet another myth now?Nazis called, they want their Nobel Laureates back.
Nobel Winners by country of birth:
USA (257)
Germany (61)
https://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_pri...countries.html
Trust me, I've been posting with Euros for a long time, I know all their counterarguments and the counters to them
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