2007-12-01 15:14:20 · 12 answers · asked by Scooter_loves_his_dad 7 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Tim Raines was the better ball player of the two but unfortunately for both, neither belong in the hall of fame. Granted Raines has over 800 steals during his career but if not for joining the Yankees as a utility player, he would not have been on a world series championship team.
There are many players with comparable stats that are not in the hall as well. Raines is no different.
As for David Justice, he was an above average player with decent power but his stats are not even close to what it takes to reach the hall of fame.
2007-12-01 15:31:11 · answer #1 · answered by The Mick 7 7 · 7⤊ 4⤋
The Hall of Fame, is a spot reserved for te elite in the sport. David Justice or Tim Raines who made a lasting impact on the game. While both men played with a love for the game I would have to go with Raines. From his days as a Expo "Rock" was consistent.. He is 5th all-time in steals with 808, so in my opinoion that is a stat that warrants entry.
They were both good enough players for the Yankee's to pickup, so somebody seen some potential in them both........
2007-12-01 18:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by Billy Cooke 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tim Raines for absolutely sure. Best stolen base ratio to caught stealing in history. Ted Williams, Ernie Banks, and a host of other players who never won the Series are in, so that is not a criterion at all. He was great and he was great for a real long time.
Dave Justice -- just not enough playing time. Good player and ladies' favorite, but not a Hall of Famer.
2007-12-01 23:35:50 · answer #3 · answered by Sarrafzedehkhoee 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Justice no way, just the Hall of Very Good.
Raines is questionable. He won't be a first ballot for sure, but could hang around on the ballot long enough to eventually get in.
Gossage is likely the only inductee during voting in January.
2007-12-01 15:37:41 · answer #4 · answered by cardsharky30 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think he does. In his day, Tim Raines was one of the most feared baserunners to ever play the game. In the 1980s, it was he, Rickey Henderson and Vince Coleman who gave pitchers and catchers fits when they were on the basepath. Sadly I don't see Rock getting into Cooperstown. There are two main things going against him. Raines doesn't have Rickey's numbers and he played a good chunk of his career in Montreal.
2016-05-27 04:46:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tim Raines has a slight chance, but there is no way David Justice will get in.
2007-12-01 17:25:53 · answer #6 · answered by dude_in_disguise2004 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
David Justice....And Justice for all
He played for the Indians too....
However, I feel Tim Raines would be the better choice for the Hall of Fame...his base stealing speaks for itself.
2007-12-01 15:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by PJ ~88~ FAN 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Raines should be in. He ranks in the top ten left-fielders ever and was worth about 100 extra wins to his teams over his career (compared to about 65 for Jim Rice or Lou Brock). He is #51 in Runs Created, which is also very good. He is one of the best lead-off men ever (although that isn't enough by itself to get him), a fine defensive player, and led the league multiple times in different categories.
David Justice was a fine player who never led the league in anything and was seldom if ever even the best player on his team. His ex-wife has done pretty well for herself.
2007-12-01 19:11:13 · answer #8 · answered by Bucky 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
David Justice doesn't have the stats to get into Cooperstown. Tim Raines should get in, he has over 800 steals 5th all time, 2600+ hits, 1550+ runs, and won a batting title, .294 career avg.
2007-12-01 15:33:07 · answer #9 · answered by The Reverend 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Personally I dont think either of them should be in the Hall of Fame
2007-12-01 15:42:12 · answer #10 · answered by Phil 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋