Quote:
Originally Posted by jason.1969
I would add that he managed the Miracle Mets and was #1 in RBIs and #2 in HRs for the 1950s.
Yes, another 20 points in batting average was needed. Or as the modern fans would argue, "If only he'd walked more!"
|
Yeah, I wish the Hall worked different than it does. Personally I wouldn't mind seeing both Gil and Roger Maris enshrined. It's a shame that the standards aren't more even by position - look at some of the relatively weak by comparison hitting middle infielders and shortstops in particular (Reese, Rizzuto, Doerr) who were great defensively and big team leaders - who are in the Hall. 3rd base is another anomaly. Don't get me started on the injustice of Ron Santo and how long that took...