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Bases vs. Games is similar to debate over Seasons vs. Careers, which I have been contemplating.
Championships are won in seasons and yet Hall of Fame seems focused entirely on careers.
Edgar had about eight of the best seasons of all time and yet because he only had about 8-10 of them he's way down the list for Hall of Fame, whereas guys make themselves "automatic" by getting to 3000 hits over the course of 20+ decent seasons.
I would argue that Paul Molitor's best season would have been about Edgar's 7th or 8th best season.
If a GM were giving out contracts, would a 15-year deal in which every year was .840 OPS pay more than a six-year deal in which every year was .950+?
I'm actually wondering.