and intimidated the opponents with his heat and his fu man chu stache'. It's time to let in the Goose. 22 year career from 1972-1994, the Goose was 124-107 with 310 saves and 1,501 K's and a 3.01 ERA. Not monster numbers, but Hall of Fame worth numbers? yes. He was a dominant reliever who batters feared.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/gossari01.shtml
2007-08-11 04:53:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
Sorry, I meant, will Goose get into the Hall of Fame next year, duh.
2007-08-11 04:57:05 · update #1
He will get in this next ballot, the people who are becoming eligible are crap compared to him so he should get in.
You also have to remember those 310 saves were not finesse saves, he usually pitched 2-3 innings.
2007-08-11 05:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by Chris 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Goose Gossage is the pitching equal to Jim Rice.
During his day, there were few (if any at all) pitchers that were more FEARED by hitters. Gossage mound presence was intimidating indeed! Year in, year out... he was one of the two or three best relief pitchers of his day!
Goose was a closer before closers became as chic and protected as they are today.
He was not a "one pitch for the save" kind of guys. He would throw three innings anytime he was asked to. he was one TOUGH S.O.B.!!!
Much like Rollie Fingers, he was not only gifted, but he struck quite an iconic figure while on the mound.
If you had to select one word for Goose it would INTIMIDATING.
I think it may have finally dawned on voters (in light of the 'haze" of the steroid era, especially) that Goose was a talent beyond sheer numbers. One only need ask batters he faced during his long career to understand that the Goose is DUE!
2007-08-11 05:51:44 · answer #2 · answered by baseballfan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think he should get in. I agree that if Sutter is in, why not Goose? He may get in next year since his vote total is getting closer. It will be a matter of time. Gossage was a more dominating closer than Sutter. What can I tell you. The baseball writers are morons who are losing credibility very quickly.
2016-05-19 22:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by johanna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gossage got the highest non-induction return last year, 71.8%, and there are no first-timer headliners in 2008 to give the writers their usual stupid rationalizations for watering down their votes. Cresting 70% is usually reaching the promised land, and Gossage is certainly deserving, so yes, I think he gets the red carpet in 2008. We'll find out in January.
2007-08-11 05:30:50 · answer #4 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably, yes. Since there is no veteran's election, and no strong new candidates, Gossage has the best chance for election. Since the folks who run the Hall will be unhappy if there is no one to induct, they will most likely "suggest" to the writers that they vote for Gossage. Although there may be a manager or umpire elected, according to the new procedures.
2007-08-11 05:22:50 · answer #5 · answered by Clifford B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. Lee Smith has about 180 MORE saves than Gossage, and he's not even considered...
The only reason he gets votes is because he was on some wild Yankee teams from the 70's.
2007-08-11 05:54:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He should already have been in, so he ought to make it. The man was an icon. Just hearing his name brings back memories.
2007-08-11 05:25:01 · answer #7 · answered by Sarrafzedehkhoee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I certainly hope so, as he deserves it. So does Bert Blyleven and Lee Smith.
2007-08-11 05:18:03 · answer #8 · answered by Buffalo1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He surely deserves to be in.
2007-08-11 09:52:58 · answer #9 · answered by Scooter_loves_his_dad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋