do you think chipper jones of the atlanta braves belongs in the hall of fame? he has won an MVP & multiple all-star games
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2007-06-21 10:17:39 · 16 answers · asked by wanna-speek-french 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Ok I can understand the steroid thing. But no, I don't think it will affect him. I think he's worthy right now. The best switch hitter of all time next to Micky. I think he will in his first year of eligibility.
2007-06-21 15:36:02 · answer #1 · answered by Konyak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he's on pace to be a borderline player. The New York bias will probably hurt him, because if Chipper Jones spent most of his career as a Yankee, then he'd have a much better chance than he does right now. He's not exactly a beloved figure in New York, so that will hurt him. I fear that by the time his career ends, his numbers will be devalued because the steroid era has ruined the home run numbers for everyone. I think Chipper needs another championship ring, and not only that, he needs a spectacular playoff performance to get there. Something like that will give Chipper some more notoriety, because he's very quiet right now. Chipper will be known, however, as a great team player, being willing to change positions and restructure his contract in order to provide the team with a better chance to win, but unfortunately it doesn't seem to be very important to the Hall voters to play the game the right way.
2007-06-21 12:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by Jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on how long he plays and at what level. If he can get to 500 homers, then he will be a definite HOFer. If he falls off the face of earth however, it becomes a little tougher to make that call. I can't see that happening with Chipper though. He's too good a ball player. I think by the time he's done he'll have hit some milestones that will ensure his future enshrinement.
2007-06-21 10:27:59 · answer #3 · answered by kcnugfan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he gets in easly as well. Great player with great character. I love stats and stats are big for the HoF but so is having a great character. Played for the Braves through the good years and the bad years. Never asked to be traded to a contender. Stayed and helped his Braves become a contender again. Moved to the outfield for the greater good of the team only to move back and still be an above average thirdbaseman. Probably one of the top 5-10 switch hitters in the history of the game.
2016-05-17 05:18:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is a borderline guy. HE has had some great seasons and was one of the best players for a long time on a great Atlanta team. He had one MVP but should have had three or four! He still needs to inflate some of those stats.
2007-06-21 10:23:23 · answer #5 · answered by bdough15 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends how he does the rest of his career. I'm a big Atlanta Braves fan & a chipper Jones fan.
2007-06-21 10:21:37 · answer #6 · answered by vandy_fan13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say Chipper Jones is a player like Pete Rose. He runs bats and hitters simply to Pete Rose. Two hard playing baseball players.
2007-06-21 10:31:12 · answer #7 · answered by TAMPABAYLADY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind he plays in Atlanta with a great hitter's park. He needs at least three more good seasons before he's HOF worthy. He should also learn how to field again.
2007-06-21 10:26:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont think that good enough to get into the hall of fame. Now if he has 3 more good seasons then he should get into the fame.
2007-06-21 10:39:47 · answer #9 · answered by CALI SWISS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he retired now, I don't believe he goes in. It used to be that 400 or 500 home runs was an auto entry, but now it's really not that hard to do.
2007-06-21 10:41:09 · answer #10 · answered by brettj666 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋