I don't think he is if you just look at his MLB Stats. However if you compile all of his pro hits he has the third most all time.
Major Leagues: 2576 (through July 8, 2007)
Minor Leagues: 618
Mexican League: 316
Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball: 286
Dominican Winter League: 267
South Korea's Korean Baseball Organization: 156
TOTAL (through July 8, 2007): 4,219
He would of easily had 3,000 MLB hits if he had not left for Japan due to the strike.
I believe that you must play in the MLB to become hall bound, but if they have a significant amount of other experience such as Julio Dice K and Ichiro other parts should be considered also.
Julio has a batting title, 3 all star appearances, an all star MVP award, many records as the oldest player.
Personally I would vote for Julio, but he has been one of my favorites for a long time.
2007-07-21 12:30:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
He's certainly not first ballet, but you make a good case with the 3k hits idea.
I would call attention to the Ichiro comparison: Ichiro didn't start in MLB, then go to Japan, and then come back--so it's easier to wonder what would have happened if he was in MLB sooner, you see what I'm saying? We already knew what Franco was by the time he left for Japan--a solid major leaguer.
A guy like Ron Santo belongs in the hall way before Franco. Franco is one of those notable, unforgettable players that was just shy of the excellence that demands enshrinement.
2007-07-21 13:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by orwellian987 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You couldn't be more wrong about your belief that experience in other leagues should be taken into consideration for HOF voting. Who the hell cares how many hits somebody had in the minor leagues, 90% of those players aren't good enough to play in the pros. The Mexican League is a joke compared to MLB. As for the Japanese Leagues, the parks are much smaller and the overall talent does not compare to MLB talent. That is why the best players from Japan are coming here. I could go on, but I won't. The bottom line is MLB attracts the best talent (except for Cuba) in the world. That is why Major League stats only should be considered for HOF voting.
Bottom Line, he does not have any great stats that would propel him into the Hall and it's not like he was a superb fielder.
2007-07-21 17:31:35 · answer #2 · answered by dob367 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Endurance is an important Hall of Fame quality. However, so is greatness. I never looked at Franco as anything but a good ball player who lasted a long time. He only led the league in a couple of categories in a given year.
Therefore, hard to see how Julio makes it.
2007-07-21 12:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by wdx2bb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he plays for another 5-6 years and gets to 3000 hits, then he's got my vote
But as of right now, nope I don't think so
2007-07-21 12:38:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ron Santo should get in before him. And I am a Cardinals fan but I love Ronny. So I say no.
2007-07-21 12:47:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'll get consideration but I don't see him getting in. He doesn't have any numbers that jump out at you, besides playing until he's 50.
2007-07-21 12:34:27 · answer #6 · answered by red4tribe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. just because he played a long time doesn't mean he was one of the greatest players of his generation.
2007-07-21 12:34:26 · answer #7 · answered by Dodgerblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, he's not .. unless he plays til he's 60 and really does reach 3000 hits.
2007-07-21 12:39:03 · answer #8 · answered by moocow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Good, long-lasting player, but not great.
2007-07-21 13:10:08 · answer #9 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he will get in eventually, I bet he will become a coach and manager, but I doubt he is alive when he gets in
2007-07-21 12:51:08 · answer #10 · answered by mudmann13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋