Will he be first ballot HOF?
2007-08-02 06:09:04 · 17 answers · asked by Veritas et Aequitas () 7 in Sports ➔ Baseball
In "your opinion", since you can't rub your crystal balls.
2007-08-02 06:13:28 · update #1
I cant stand you people! Why is it that if a player is a great player, he is automatically suspected of steriods. What evidence do you have that even remotally relates Pudge to steriods
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i didnt think so.
but answering you question, pudge is in the lower top-10 of all time and is a first Ballot HOF, dpending on who he goes on the ballot with.
2007-08-09 06:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by supersurfer177 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pudge is a great all around catcher and I think he would be a first ballot hall of famer. He reminds me a lot of Carlton Fisk in the way he plays the game. I have heard so many people say that Mike Piazza is the best catcher in baseball but no he isn't, "Pudge" is because in all aspects of catching. Pudge can hit for power and has the best arm to gun down potential base stealers. He is the best all around that I've seen in the past several years.
2007-08-07 14:16:10 · answer #2 · answered by KTM07 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is one of the top active catchers, but he does not have the statistics to be a first ballot HOF. I'm not sure if he will be a HOF at all. It's not a shoe in.
2007-08-09 20:56:14 · answer #3 · answered by Baseball C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pudge, is a very good Deffensive Catcher, He has a above average Bat, probably one of the top two or three throwing arms ever for a catcher, But I've heard that he really isn't that good at calling a game, and pitchers don't like him catching that much for that reason.
2007-08-02 13:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by job e 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't consider "suspected help" as an issue because he has never been found to have done anything wrong. I believe he is a first ballot HOF candidate based on both his offensive numbers and unbelievable ability behind home plate. If it were me I would vote for him.
2007-08-02 13:16:57 · answer #5 · answered by Frizzer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If a player has not tested positive for performance enhancing drugs, how come it seems nowadays they are guilty unless proven innocent?
Pudge is a first ballot hall of famer. Period. Maybe the best (certainly top 5) catcher of all time.
2007-08-02 13:13:38 · answer #6 · answered by Magic Man 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Top 2 with Johnny Bench, definite first ballot Hall of Famer. He is an all round great player. A great clutch hitter and leader as well.
2007-08-08 19:05:38 · answer #7 · answered by bump pickle 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It all depends whether he stays healthy. Most catchers' bodies deteriorate very quickly, and if this is happening to Pudge he may only play one or two more seasons (he is 35 now) If he is caught for steriods I think that will kill his chance. I think that he will get in on one of the "bad" years because of all his gold gloves and above average hitting. He is kind of like Brooks Robinson in that respect. An amazing fielder who is a productive hitter, and has a huge reputation for his defense.
2007-08-02 13:16:48 · answer #8 · answered by embarko3 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Top 10
....for a catcher, yes I believe he will be a first ballot HOF inductee.
2007-08-02 14:19:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think he will be a first ballot HOF
2007-08-09 01:08:55 · answer #10 · answered by ericfaul2003 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋