James isn't proposing that you put names in a bag and draw them randomly. What he's refuting is the old school notion that you need a speedy leadoff hitter, all or nothing #4 hitter, etc. So your saying you would want Ty Cobb hitting 4th? Lol. yeah definitely wouldn't want a cleanup hitter who finished top 5 in SLG% 15 times Led the league in slugging 8 times, second 3 times, and third 3 times. Yeah I think he is the best baseball player of all time. I think you have to go with Ruth since he dominated as a hitter and as a pitcher. you can if you want. for my money i like cobb.