216 wins - 146 losses, 3,116 K's and .346 era and 2 world series rings. I say No, he was only dominant during his late 20's through late 30's, only a 10 year stretch. He really didn't get rolling till he was 25 in 1992. He wasted his first 4 years, this will cost him in the long run for Hall of Fame votes, you agree?
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2007-10-13 11:58:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
His career -- and it is important to note that he's not yet done -- isn't quite up to Hall snuff, but Schilling carries a lot of narrative value, mainly from the 2001 and 2004 championships, that many voters may find compelling. He's tricky to assess; have to wait and see, including his finish.
2007-10-13 12:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if the Great Joe Buck says it, it must be true! All hail the know-nothing blowhard in the booth! :-)
He's borderline right now- depends on how he finishes his career. He was a great/dominant pitcher for a few years, but look at the other pitchers that are in that same era- Clemens Maddux, Smoltz, Glavine, Johnson, Hoffman, Rivera, etc. Most of these guys were dominant or at least great for their entire career. Schill is in the same group with guys like Wells, Mussina, and a few others who may fall short for various reasons.
He's got a little more work to do to ensure his place in Cooperstown. It's not all about rings and K's, after all Kerry Wood was a K machine and would probably have 4,000+ (when he retired) if he stayed healthy, but he's no HOF'er.
As of now, only the bloody sock belongs there. If the Sox win the WS and Schill is a major player, AND he has another decent year or so, he's probably in, but not as a first ballot.
2007-10-13 18:25:59 · answer #2 · answered by Jon P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if someone was to ask him whether he's a Hall of Famer or not I'm sure he would say, yes! Face it, Curt (I'll never leave Philadelphia) Schilling is a legend in his own mind.
Let's not forget that if not for Roger Clemens ripping him a new ****** years ago for not putting in the proper training, Curt would not been in baseball today.
He has two things going for him, his career strike total and the fact that his playoff record is very impressive.
He is certainly a big mouth and will let you know how great he (thinks) he is but that along doesn't make him hall of fame material. And remember this, he has never won a Cy Young award. I realize Nolan Ryan never won one either but Schilling will never reach 5714 K's!
If Schilling is to reach Cooperstown I think he will have to have at least 250 wins. It's doable but I'm not sure just how much he has left in the tank.
One thing is for sure, if he makes it to Cooperstown he will not be a very popular entry.
The only thing he is really good at is burning bridges with his peers.
2007-10-13 13:27:48 · answer #3 · answered by The Mick 7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say definite. You already did a noticeably strong interest of laying out his stats.... yet 2 issues will separate him from others on the poll. a million. massive interest Pitcher - Schill is everyday as between the perfect postseason pitchers of all time. which will truly carry some weight. He has 3 international series rings to instruct it. 2. Buzz - frequently the most forgotten HOF credential. Blyleven isn't contained in the hall because of it.... he did no longer have any. Schill does. human beings comprehend him. voters comprehend him. he receives some votes that others do not because of it.
2016-10-21 02:51:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has a chance, but for the most part, his best years came when he was playing second fiddle to Randy Johnson. Schilling doesn't have enough wins or a good enough earned run average to get in. He was a very good pitcher, but the only way he will get in is if he has a late-career renaissance or he is voted in by the Veterans Committee.
2007-10-13 12:26:48 · answer #5 · answered by dude_in_disguise2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might not...He hasn't gotten 300 wins...But he was a very dominant pitcher for a while. But the same could be said for a lot of non hall of famers.
2007-10-13 12:01:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's got a good chance. Joe Buck of Fox seems to think Schill is a hall of famer
2007-10-13 15:32:06 · answer #7 · answered by mick987g 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Schilling's a sure Hall of Famer in my mind. Two World Series crowns is enough to convince me.
2007-10-13 12:21:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Curt Schilling will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He has done everything in his career necessary to be inducted:
6 time All-Star
Awards: 1993 NLCS MVP, 2001 co-World Series MVP, etc.
He set the Phillies single season records for strikeouts per 9 innings pitched (11.29) and strikeouts (319) and strikeouts to walks (5.50) in 1997 and is their all-time leader for strikeouts per 9 innings pitched (8.43) and strikeout to walk ratio (3.74).
He's the Arizona Diamondbacks all-time won-loss % leader (.674) for having a 58-28 record while we was there. He's also their all-time leader for WHIP (1.036), walks per 9 innings pitched (1.35) and strikeout to walk ratio (7.48). He also set their single season record for strikeouts to walks (9.58) in 2002.
Besides all the times he has led the NL or AL in a particular statistical category he has 216 wins, a 1.137 WHIP, 1.96 walks per 9 innings pitched, 8.6 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched, 3,261 innings pitched, 3,116 strikeouts, 436 games started, 4.38 strikeout to walk ratio and 13,284 batters faced.
The only other active pitchers who should be elected to Cooperstown before him are Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux, Pedro Martinez, Mariano Rivera and Tom Glavine.
The only question is what team will be associated with when he is inducted (Baltimore, Houston, Philadelphia, Arizona or Boston).
2007-10-13 13:37:28 · answer #9 · answered by schaidog 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I highly disagree, he was a dominate pitcher until the last 3 years of his career. HE STILL DOMINATES NOW! 9-8 3.87
He is a HOFer no doubt.
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2007-10-13 12:14:07 · answer #10 · answered by #1 New York Yankees Fan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋