The advanced metrics are cool. However, looking at traditional stats and (if you're old enough) using the eyeball test, there is no comparison. It was Bonds. Hank was very consistent for a long time, went through a lot, and was a "good guy." But Bonds was "holy shit" good. read more
Barry Bonds: For his career, Bonds had a .439 wOBA. His peak was a .546 wOBA in 2002. His career OPS+ was 186 and his peak was 268 in 2002. Hank Aaron: For his career, Aaron had a .405 wOBA. His peak was a .466 wOBA in 1971. His career OPS+ was 155 and his peak was 194 in 1971. read more