A Professional athletes "Prime" years? What would they be

[seaborneq]

What would you think they are in NFL, NBA, and MLB?

Just heard Legler say a NBA's players prime years are 25-32. I would think when the mental and physical combine at their peak is much shorter than that and is much shorter. MJ was at his physical peak at probably 27-28, while he was mentally better from 32-36. So that would make his peak about 28 to 31.

In the NFL, I would think the peak years are 25-28, and would venture to say by the time you really understand the game mentally the body has abandoned the player. At 30 in the NFL a player probably has seen it all yet can't perform the necessary moves required to make big plays, a la Kevin Faulk. Randy Moss was probably more in tune with the Pats his first year, but no where near the athletic freak he was before he went to the Raiders, where he just outjumped and outquicked everyone in front of him. It may be different for qb's but all others probably fall in the 25-28 range.

In MLB, I would think the peak years are 26-31. Since musculature doesn't factor in as much and skil
ls probably sharpen more than actual physical ability. Albert Pujols would be my exhibit A, and Ken Griffey fell apart after 31.

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[Chi_archie]

I'd agree with those ranges.

I read THE peak year for MLB for long time vets statistically speaking comes out to 27 years old

I would imagine that for Pitchers it could be a bit later, some pitchers take quite a bit of time to figure out how to pitch effectively.... or some have had alot of injuries in their early-mid 20's and finally get healthy closer to 30

many in the past couple decades found various PED's

[seaborneq]

I'd agree with those ranges.

I read THE peak year for MLB for long time vets statistically speaking comes out to 27 years old

I would imagine that for Pitchers it could be a bit later, some pitchers take quite a bit of time to figure out how to pitch effectively.... or some have had alot of injuries in their early-mid 20's and finally get healthy closer to 30

many in the past couple decades found various PED's

willie Mays couldn't catch a fly ball at age 35. go figure

[iifold]

Science, PED's, Supplements, Ect. are going to eventually ruin sports and humanity... Players will be retiring at 50... Living to be 130... Going to need 70 team leagues The worst player on the Astros will be better than Dimaggio in his prime... You guys aren't prepared for 30 years from now... That is if we don't have a major world war first...

[yisman]

Science, PED's, Supplements, Ect. are going to eventually ruin sports and humanity... Players will be retiring at 50... Living to be 130... Going to need 70 team leagues The worst player on the Astros will be better than Dimaggio in his prime... You guys aren't prepared for 30 years from now... That is if we don't have a major world war first...

even if we have a major world war, there will probably be sports being played in 30 years...

[boeing power]

Depends on the sport.

[seaborneq]

Depends on the sport.

I said the NFL, MLB, and NBA. What part did you miss? Do you read past the title of the thread?

[Chi_archie]

speaking of war

what would be the prime years for typical soldiers?

[milwaukee mike]

speaking of war

what would be the prime years for typical soldiers?

18 to 20

still dumb enough to take orders and drugs, and kill other human beings without questioning

[Goat Milk]

nfl: depends on the position.

qb's can be in their primes at 37
rb's in their primes from 26-29

nba: 27-30

mlb: no athleticism required. only power and hand eye coordination. you could play baseball at a high level til your like 45 probably.

[seaborneq]

nfl: depends on the position.

qb's can be in their primes at 37
rb's in their primes from 26-29

nba: 27-30

mlb: no athleticism required. only power and hand eye coordination. you could play baseball at a high level til your like 45 probably.

No qb is in their prime at 37 unless they are in the AARP league.

[Chi_archie]

I'd go younger with RB's

21-26

[seaborneq]

I'd go younger with RB's

21-26

I fear that a lot of posters either can't read, can't think, or are just Forrest gumps when it comes to some of the responses in this thread.

[pavyracer]

Soccer is 23-27.

[seaborneq]

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Soccer is 23-27.

Seems a little older than I would expect. Early 20's like tennis would seem about right. I'll never forget when Boris Becker was 25 they said he was over the hill and done.
So sad.

[boeing power]

I said the NFL, MLB, and NBA. What part did you miss? Do you read past the title of the thread?

Suk my balls seaweed.

saloon this shit.

[seaborneq]

Suk my balls seaweed.

saloon this shit.

Just because you can't read and comprehend? Not happening. Just get some much needed self help. Only the best and brightest get to fail in a gambling forum.

[Goat Milk]

No qb is in their prime at 37 unless they are in the AARP league.

Bro Brett Favre had arguably the best season of his career at 40 with the Vikings. Best TD-INT ratio of his career.

Brady? Look for dominance for the next 2-3 years.

I would even venture to say that Manning next year will have one of the best years of his career. Manning is around 37 isn't he?

[turtlejc]

I think Salvador Dali was a very good surrealist painter if thats what you are asking

[rm18]

depends so much on sport and position for female tennis player is like 18, for center or QB is like 32. Golfer like 36

[seaborneq]

Bro Brett Favre had arguably the best season of his career at 40 with the Vikings. Best TD-INT ratio of his career.

Brady? Look for dominance for the next 2-3 years.

I would even venture to say that Manning next year will have one of the best years of his career. Manning is around 37 isn't he?

You obviously don't know what prime years are. You are pointing out Favre best year not his prime years.