I have utmost respect for him ..." said the 75-year-old Schmidt, who had just thrown out the first pitch before the Marlins game at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.

As we run through the diamond ... we should compare them with the so-called rank and file. Comparing anyone to Mike Schmidt is foolish. They won’t measure up. However, if we compare them ...

I'll run through the options ... the three main rate stats for hitters. Schmidt took a ton of walks and hit for great power, ...