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re: No MLB players elected to the HOF
Posted on 1/9/13 at 2:33 pm to Lester Earl
Posted on 1/9/13 at 2:33 pm to Lester Earl
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You'd take Biggio in his prime over those guys in their prime?
HoF isn't about their prime.
Posted on 1/9/13 at 2:41 pm to Cosmo
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HoF isn't about their prime.
It's a huge part of it. If in your prime you weren't one of the very best, you shouldn't be considered.
shite Dale Murphy has 2 MVPs, but outside of 4-5 years he really wasn't a top level player.
I'm sure you will say "well that is what I just said, prime doesn't matter..."
My point is, Biggio was never considered one of the best players in the game. Some guys were, and still can't get in.
He compiled. Plain & simple. He had some very good years in between, but honestly look at his best years compared to those guys I just mentioned.
This post was edited on 1/9/13 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 1/9/13 at 2:41 pm to Cosmo
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HoF isn't about their prime.
yes and no - certainly there is a bias against guys who became stat compilers because of longevity. But you are correct in the sense that you can not be elected for a single accomplishment.
The criteria are quoted below:
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3. Eligible Candidates --
Candidates to be eligible must meet the following requirements:
A. A baseball player must have been active as a player in the Major Leagues at some time during a period beginning twenty (20) years before and ending five (5) years prior to election.
B. Player must have played in each of ten (10) Major League championship seasons, some part of which must have been within the period described in 3 (A).
C. Player shall have ceased to be an active player in the Major Leagues at least five (5) calendar years preceding the election but may be otherwise connected with baseball.
D. In case of the death of an active player or a player who has been retired for less than five (5) full years, a candidate who is otherwise eligible shall be eligible in the next regular election held at least six (6) months after the date of death or after the end of the five (5) year period, whichever occurs first.
E. Any player on Baseball's ineligible list shall not be an eligible candidate.
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5. Voting:
Voting shall be based upon the player's record, playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character, and contributions to the team(s) on which the player played.
6. Automatic Elections:
No automatic elections based on performances such as a batting average of .400 or more for one (1) year, pitching a perfect game or similar outstanding achievement shall be permitted.
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