2 greatest Dodgers "at bats": Gibson vs. Cora

[SoreArms]

Kirk Gibsons' pinch at bat against Dennis Eckersley, in game one of the 1988 world series, is probably the best "at-bat" in Dodgers history. The man came out to the plate limping and looked defeated the entire time, as he swang fiercely at the air and fell down after a miss. Then, CLANG!

That was one of the most exciting moments in baseball that I had ever experienced and it set the tone for the rest of the series.

Alex Cora's at bat on Wednesday night against Matt Clement was also impressive. With a 2-2 count, Cora fouled off 14 consecutive pitches before hitting pitch #18 for a homerun. This thing got exciting to watch after about the 5th foul and it built up after each consecutive foul. I totally expected him to strike out or at best, get a hit. He had a 2 ball count, Clement could have thrown him something outside to see if you would swing at it, instead he kept coming at him with strikes.

Peronally, I think Gibsons' wins because of the importance of that game. What do you guys think?

 

[lakerpride]

bro comon, you cant really be comparing one of the greatest moments in baseball history with a good at bat in a regular season meaningless game. I love the Dodgers and Cora is the man but seriously did his HR even make the sportscenter highlights?

 

[SoreArms]

Yes, it did make the Sport Center High lights.


"It's the greatest at-bat I've seen in my life," said coach Manny Mota, and that comment should have some impact.

Cora said he enjoyed watching SportsCenter highlights of his at-bat for the ages. And he enjoyed the reaction of teammates.

"When people like Robin Ventura tell you it's one of the best at-bats they've ever seen, that means a lot," said Cora.

Hitting coach Tim Wallach said it's hard to imagine how an at-bat like that can unfold.

"The funny thing about it, once you're into the at-bat, it's hard not to swing once there's two strikes," said Wallach. "That's as good as I've ever seen."



There's no question that Gibsons at bat had a bigger impact because of the importance of that game, but Cora's at bat was also a very exciting moment to witness.

 

[green iguana]

It was an amazing at bat, but Gibsons homer will always be remembered.

 

[sh4dowf4lcon]

gibson is locked in memory forever.