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His stats
2007-05-22 04:46:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
I didn't realize he was a career .313 hitter. 2100 hits, almost 400 homeruns. I'd say he's borderline, he might get in someday, but definitely not a first ballott HOF'er.
2007-05-22 04:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by Double A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really believe the Hall of Fame has become somewhat of a farce.
There seems to be more sentiment and popularity involved than actual anylization.
My Case:
Tony Perez - HOF 2000
Stats:
9778 At Bats
2732 Hits
379 Homers
505 Doubles
1652 RBI
.279 Batting Avg
Jim Rice Stats:
8225 At Bats
2452 Hits
382 Homers
373 Doubles
1451 RBI
.298 Battin Avg
Compare all 3 players statistics. Since Tony Perez is in, all three should be also. Rice is not, and I will bet Walker doesn't either.
Neither will Parker, Murphy, Madlock, etc...
Someone also explain why the guy who is 5th all time in strikeouts (Bert Blyleven) is not in. He struck out more batters than Seaver, Gibson, Palmer, Niekro, Perry, Drysdale, and Koufax. He won 287 games with a career ERA of 3.31. He is not in.
Popularity more than performance...
2007-05-22 05:58:58 · answer #2 · answered by Richard E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overall, I'd say he's borderline. That .313 lifetime average is his best friend, but his big problem is that he never hit any of the big milestones: 500 HR, 3000 hits, etc. His nationality is a bit of an advantage - every Canadian player and sportswriter will be pushing for him. I think he might be one of those guys who finally makes it on his 8th or 10th year of eligibility.
2007-05-22 06:10:58 · answer #3 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not even close. His stats were inflated by Coors Field, plus he played in the steroids era. All numbers were inflated during this time.
2007-05-22 11:35:10 · answer #4 · answered by tom m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not Coors aided
2007-05-22 05:06:45 · answer #5 · answered by Portnoy is the Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, no. Good player, deserving of his MVP Award.
2007-05-22 05:16:36 · answer #6 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋