2007-10-31 05:15:30 · 17 answers · asked by j_rockit11 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
He will according to these numbers:
.330 Batting Average
513 Homeruns
1,674 Runs Batted In
2,409 Hits
.421 On Base Percentage (In the top 5 best in history)
1,467 Runs
He also Has a 2005 Championship Ring with the Chicago White Sox.
He unfortunately only has about 2 or 3 more years left in the Big Leagues after 17 fantastic years of baseball, being 39 years old and going.
2007-10-31 08:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by Chris Stewart 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Frank is a shoe in. Look at the stats of some player in the hall and then compare to Frank Thomas. 2409 hits and a 421 life time OBP. Not to mention 561 SLG. And don't talk about fielding because he was mostly a DH.
2007-10-31 06:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by Jerbson 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He'll make it, and deservingly so, on the first ballot.
In the early 1990s, Thomas was the biggest offensive force in the American League. Not only did he hit about 40 homers a year when that number meant something, but his OBP and slugging numbers were incredible. From 1991-1997, he never finished lower than fourth in OBP, and finished first in four of those seasons. Same goes for the slugging numbers, where he was always near the top.
He's obviously fallen off, but still ranks top-20 for career in both OBP and slugging percentage. He's got two MVP awards, 500 homers, and a batting title. He compares favorable with names like McCovey and Stargell, guys already in Cooperstown.
For me, it comes down to two things. First, like I mentioned earlier, he was one of the most dominant forces in baseball for a span of several years. Second, he has the stats and awards to back up that dominant stretch, and to show that he wasn't a short-time wonder. Given all that, there's no way that he doesn't find his spot in Cooperstown. I'd be shocked if he doesn't make it on his first try.
2007-10-31 05:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by Craig S 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If Frank Thomas isn't in there are a lot of guys they should kick out of the HOF. Solid first-ballot guy. If Giambi ever gets stripped of his ill-gotten MVP in 2000 then Frank will have three MVPs and 500+ HR, both are locks.
2007-10-31 05:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by JJHantsch 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
Put his numbers (which are HOF worthy) aside...
He's been a classy player for years and a good example for young players. He's been a strong advocate for more strict steroid testing since the mid 90's. He along with Ken Griffey Jr. Were the most dominant players throughout the 90's, maybe they didn't have the most dominating seasons but they were the most dominant players.
2007-10-31 05:23:38 · answer #5 · answered by GPC 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i was a big frank thomas fan when he played for my white sox but then he acted like a childish person and ownership for my sox suck but i think he should be in the hall of fame his numbers speak for himself with doing any steroids
2007-10-31 05:20:01 · answer #6 · answered by gasguy695 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, his average has been in decline for a few years, but he still is a career .303 hitter, and if he plays 2 or 3 more years and stays healthy, he should finish near 600 home runs
2007-11-01 06:59:56 · answer #7 · answered by James S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure. Despite his protestations, I think he was/is a steroid user, which seems now to be a very bad thing. About ten years ago, I assumed that 100% of pro athletes took steroids (and I was probably right) and that it was absolutely no big deal.
2007-10-31 07:22:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nope
2007-10-31 05:23:30 · answer #9 · answered by Wounded Duck 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes he does. Great offensive player.
2007-10-31 05:25:18 · answer #10 · answered by Frank P 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋