He got just 5.1% of the vote in an election that requires 75% approval to be granted a plaque in Cooperstown. And you know what happened then: chronic back problems — caused by a congenital disc deformity — just sapped his game. He exemplified the words 'role model,' he was a great hitter, a great ballplayer.". Regardless of where you ranked him, he was truly great. The Excellent but Not Quite Hall of Fame Career of Michael Young, Wally Schang: 3-Time World Series Champion Backstop, Not in Cooperstown, Puff: The Hall of Fame Case for Graig Nettles, Craig Kimbrel’s Progress Towards the Hall of Fame. He was fearless in charging towards home plate to cut down the bunting game. The team, ravaged by injuries to its starting rotation (and the cocaine rehabilitation of Gooden), won 92 games, three fewer than the Cardinals. His neck injury kept him from a greater legacy and possibly a shot at Canton. His OBP was in the top 3 of the N.L. Answer: Both are lost to history would be my guess. Rison retired in 2000 as a five time pro bowler, four time All-Pro, and Super Bowl XXXI champion. And yes, even without a World Series title, the 1980s Yankees had a lot of success. A recurring calf injury, however, limited him to just 43 games in 1990 (in which he hit a woeful .200). Being left-handed (and 10 years old) when Keith arrived in Queens, I completely idolized the man’s New York Met career and modeled my own game after him at 1st base. .but who knows about ‘old-school’ voters, particularly back in the day. Mattingly was finished after his age 34 season. Scheduled to become a free agent after 1984, Keith instead signed a five-year contract extension which would keep him in New York through 1989. Will Lou Whitaker Join Alan Trammell in the Hall of Fame? • He never won a batting title or led a league in home runs, RBIs or runs scored. After three straight seasons with a .300 BA and .400 OBP, Hernandez fell just shy of those marks, but barely. By “Total Zone Runs” (available on both Baseball Reference and Fan Graphs), Hernandez is #1 all-time. In this article, I rank the top 10 players who played in the both the NFL and CFL. It is the clean image of Baines versus the “not clean” image of Hernandez, I think. Add to that the key role he played on two World Series champions and you have the foundation of a Cooperstown resume. Hernandez’ admitted cocaine abuse early in his career probably didn’t help either. He's 10th with 16.1 yards per catch. He had a 12 yr career, and some great numbers in the late 70s to mid 80s. On the other side of New York City, Don Mattingly was routinely winning Gold Gloves for the Yankees. Results to be announced Dec. 8 on @MLBNetwork #HOF2020 https://t.co/xlF1wuPg15 pic.twitter.com/jCrDFWqyMP, But consider this from Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda: "Steve Garvey is a Hall of Famer in all ways, as far as I'm concerned. Hernandez hit .310 (his sixth time above the .300 mark) while leading the N.L. In Games 5-thru-7, Keith hit .583 with a 1.667 OPS and 8 RBI. He has the stats, pro bowls, and championships. And, in that scenario, his career-ending ailment stops his career at eight seasons instead of the 12 years Koufax and Puckett had, which is still short. He hit .300 seven times when that really meant something, had 20 or more home runs six times, 100 or more RBIs five times and 30 or more doubles seven times. Clark spent his final years with the Cardinals and Dolphins before retiring in 1995. With two other more famous first basemen from the era (Steve Garvey and Don Mattingly) also eligible for the ballot, it’s unlikely that Keith will be nominated. If Bob Hayes is in the Hall of Fame, Cliff Branch should be too. . Last Chance Gone for Luis Tiant to make the Hall of Fame? He also established career highs with a .417 on-base% and .513 slugging%. East in ’83, Hernandez saw that this was a team with a wealth of talent, which included the ’83 Rookie of the Year Darryl Strawberry. Rison was only the fifth receiver in NFL history to score 60 touchdowns in his first six seasons and led the NFL in most receptions in his first four and five seasons. Answer: Yes he still is eligible, but any longer of a wait will make him a senior nominee. In addition, Keith’s WAR is significantly better because of his vastly superior defensive statistics. He was not only a statistical player to be revered but one that you needed to watch play to truly appreciate how great he was. First of all, for as long as he played, he only had 501 catches. Answer: Apart from Super Bowl XII, Odoms played on some mediocre Broncos teams. In the counting stats..less GIDP, more WPA, and more RC, although with about 800 more plate appearances. Why Does Jeff Kent Get Overlooked in the Hall of Fame Debate? Conrad Williams). Question: Drew Pearson should be in the HOF. • No Dodger excelled in the limelight better than Garvey. That’s not spectacular but it’s solid when considering that his defensive WAR (dWAR) is #1. But he’s not in the Hall of Fame and is one of the most polarizing candidates in the game’s debate between old-school views and modern analytics. Here is a complete history of the New York Giants who have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Appreciating Albert Pujols’ Hall of Fame Career, Justin Verlander’s Inexorable March towards the Hall of Fame. in the era in which he played. Hall of Fame expert Jay Jaffe’s JAWS system (which combines overall WAR with a player’s best 7 years) puts Hernandez as the 19th best first baseman of all time. There are many players in the Hall that had no championships. A second round pick in the 1984 supplemental draft, Gary Clark played two years in the USFL before joining Washington. Helton is currently on the BBWAA; his Cooperstown case is discussed here. I'm also glad somewhere is acknowledging Gary Clark because I've felt that way for a while. At the time of his retirement, he ranked in the top five in career receptions and receiving yards. Regardless, if you add in Perez’ or Clark’s extra years (to account for their entire careers), Hernandez still looks good by comparison. In his 11 year career, he was a five time pro bowler, three time All-Pro, and recorded 582 receptions for 8,974 yards and 87 touchdowns. The Hall of Fame Case for Jim McCormick, Forgotten 19th Century Star – by Jay Wiley, Hall of Fame Chances for Bryce Harper, Philadelphia’s $330 Million Man. The HOF has some deep issues. His career lasted past 1989. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), so just go read what I wrote on that back in March. Madlock hit the 1975 All-Star game winner off Goose Gossage … who’s in the Hall of Fame! Being the best ever at anything in the field should count for a lot in a Hall of Fame case…. Comparing him to Kingman, who he replaced, was a revelation. Between 1984 and 1989 he posted a batting line of .327/.372/.530 batting line and averaged 27 homers — back when 27 homers meant something — and 114 RBIs. After averaging less than 600 receiving yards in his first five seasons, he exploded over the next nine seasons. Monk move the chains, but Clark was the guy making the big plays. A first round pick in 1989, Andre Rison was almost an instant star. I take into account the overall talent of the individuals on the line, Hall of Famers, and any championships won in their time together. I rank the top 10 defensive backs not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Pearson amassed almost 500 receptions, 7,800 receiving yards, and 50 touchdowns while being named All-Pro three times and winning Super Bowl XII with the team. Because he was one of the game’s greatest hitters for a four-year period, Mattingly got much more respect with the Hall of Fame voters than Hernandez ever did. The true first base contemporaries of Keith Hernandez, players who shared at least 8 years in which they were both on MLB rosters, were Murray, Rod Carew, Perez, Mattingly, Garvey, Pete Rose, Dan Driessen, Cecil Cooper, Kent Hrbek, Mike Hargrove, Jason Thompson, Chris Chambliss, John Mayberry, Bob Watson, Leon Durham, and Buckner.

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