Things the stats don't consider are the ballparks each played in, the managers they played for, and the little things like Mays batting in front of Willie Mac for years and tayloring his game so Mac could have more success knocking in runs. Example; when Mays was on first he never tried stealing second with Mac at the plate so the pitchers wouldn't walk him, little things like that that are never reflected in the stats. Mick played in a much more hitter-friendly park than Mays, Candlstick was considered one of the most UN-friendly parks for hitters there was. Had Mays played elsewhere there's no telling what he might have accomplished.
And playing center in Candlestick?
Well, ... there's just no comparison.
Granted, it's close, and we will probably only agree to disagree.
But as for most of the Major League players who played during their era, it's pretty much clear that most consider Mays the best they ever saw or played with/against.
Hey, it's fun to debate.
Mick was GREAT! One of the best ever!
But with all that Mays had to over come, especially with the racism that existed during much of his early career, he never smoked, never drank, was always the gentleman, gracious in every way, and all that he accomplished both on and off the field, I give him the nod.