the on-going steroid allegations the past 5 years, players like Bonds, Clemens, McGwire, Sosa and Palmeiro, who were all Hall of Fame locks in my opinion, don't you think that a player like Dale Murphy is starting to look a lot better as a potential Hall of Famer? This guy was/is a mormon and was a non-user, non-drinker, just a clean living guy who played in the majors from 1976-1993 with the Braves (76-90), Phillies (90-92) and Rockies (93). In 2,180 Games, he had 7,960 At Bats, 2,111 hits, 350 DB's, 39 3B's, 398 HR's, 1,197 Runs, 1,266 RBI's, and a .265 BA, .346 OBP, .469 SLG% and a lot of strikeouts with 1,748.
Murphy was a 2 time NL MVP in 1982 & 1983 and a 7 time all star. 5 Time Gold Glove winner in the OF, and many more awards. Why is this guy not in the Hall of Fame? Can someone please explain this to me? He was a clean, hard-nosed player who was dominant throughout the 80's, let Murph in already, especially with all the crooks/cheaters playing today.
2007-12-19 01:23:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Murphy#Hall_of_Fame.3F
2007-12-19 01:23:49 · update #1
http://www.baseball-reference.com/m/murphda05.shtml
2007-12-19 01:28:53 · update #2
The Murph should definitely be in. He was awesome during the 80's
2007-12-19 04:25:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ye gads!!! Vote for christians? Sorry. While good and bad personalities play a small part in voting -- and they should, at least on the extremes -- giving a guy a nod because he's christian -- or republican or volunteer fireman or whatever -- is outre. Murph was a good player. Since he began as a catcher I'm inclined to include him in the Hall. But you'll have to convince others on grounds concerning baseball and not religion.
2007-12-19 01:45:34 · answer #2 · answered by Sarrafzedehkhoee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't consider one player for the HOF based on the downfall of other players. I was never a Braves fan but I did like Dale Murphy. He was a very good player but I believe his numbers come up short when honoring the best in the HOF. I just don't see him getting the votes needed to make it.
2007-12-19 01:38:06 · answer #3 · answered by Frizzer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dale Murphy is a puzzlement. He should be in
What I found funny is that Paul Lo Duca just got a re-up on his contract two days before the report broke
2007-12-19 01:48:28 · answer #4 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he is still quite good enough. He had a nice run, but needed 2 or 3 more good years. One player that came to mind for me was Fred McGriff. I think his numbers are looking better for HOF consideration. I don't think he ever juiced, and was very consistent for like 15 years.
2007-12-19 01:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by Frank P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The numbers just are not good enough... 2.65 BA thats just average hes a average to good player not a HOFer
2007-12-19 01:29:56 · answer #6 · answered by BRAVESFAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋