Yes, a pitcher can be the best player in baseball, especially if he also hits 40 HRs
by Jon Hoefling from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#5XW4M)
Quarterback is the most important position in football because a quarterback has the ball in their hands for nearly half of the game. They control the game's pace of play, the efficiency of the passing attack, and although it's not done nearly as much nowadays, they can even call their team's plays.