if their careers weren't shortened by injuries do u think Ron Guidry & Don Mattingly would be in the HOF?

Answer 1

Mattingly -- possibly. He was already showing decline in 1988-89 before the big injury wrecked his 1990 season, but a longer tail to his career -- say, to age 38 with better power than to age 34 like he did -- would have helped, perhaps enough. But the Hall is never a sure thing.

Guidry -- no. He peaked at 8.8% of the ballot, and fell off after his ninth election. Outside of his 1977-79 peak, he really did not perform at Hall-class levels. It may be hard to hear, but it is true -- being a Yankee does not automatically bless a player with greatness. Being near it isn't the same as producing it.

Answer 2

For Mattingly if he played say 4 more years and won those World series rings he missed out on and one the year immediately after his retirement I believe that would have stamped him a ticket into the HOF, But no one will truly ever know but it gives us something to think about..And Him for life

Answer 3

Yes, I think both would be HOF'ers if their careers weren't shortened. Kirby Puckett getting in on the first ballot really surprised me, as he didn't have the lifetime numbers of a typical HOF'er. But I think those two in their prime were every bit as good as many people in the hall, that are in there partly due to their longevity.

Answer 4

Injuries are as big a part of the game as is pressure when you're really needed. If you can't survive both then as cruel as it sounds, you don't belong in the Hall Of Fame.

Answer 5

donnie baseball deserves to be in the hall -

Answer 6

RON IS FROM MY AREA.GOOD OLD CAJUN GUY, NOT A SHOW OFF. HE IS GREATLY RESPECTED HERE!

Answer 7

absolutely!!!