An evidence based discussion about the players who've been overlooked for Cooperstown

[bigtrain]

Great research and very interesting discussion. Defense certainly does seem to be often overlooked. As one who had the privilege of seeing Belanger steal more than a few hits away from my favorite team, I would agree that he was the best of the best with the glove. I think another interesting subject would be Graig Nettles, another terrific fielder, who hit with power and drove in runs, pretty much did everything well except hit for average.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by bigtrain

Great research and very interesting discussion. Defense certainly does seem to be often overlooked. As one who had the privilege of seeing Belanger steal more than a few hits away from my favorite team, I would agree that he was the best of the best with the glove. I think another interesting subject would be Graig Nettles, another terrific fielder, who hit with power and drove in runs, pretty much did everything well except hit for average.

...and Clete Boyer

[KCRfan1]

I wouldn't mind having Ron Guidry and Ted Simmons in the Hall.

[Beatles Guy]

I second Ted Simmons.