Giancarlo Stanton -- any chance at the Hall?
I would have reflexively said no way, he's a guy who had one great year, but at 32 he's at 45 WAR (ahead of, for example, Dave Parker) and has over 350 HR. What do people think?
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Well, he definitely has the talent. I think he needs a few more monster years to solidify his greatness. He's 32, but he still hits the ball so hard I think he can do it. Just needs to stay healthy.
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What if Nelson Cruz gets to 500? It's no guarantee like it used to be.
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Anyone remember when 400Hr was a sure thing? Hasn't been for years, but todays stats seem crazy.
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The 50-game PED suspension Nelson Cruz served will weigh heavier on his HOF chances than his home run total.
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I think Stanton is a guy who it all comes down to what he does next...it's a good start, but 45 WAR doesn't get an outfielder into the Hall of Fame...at least not very often (Rice had 47.7 and is the borderline of borderlines).
If he can add positive value and play several more years, he'll have a shot. A few more really productive seasons, and he might get over the line. |
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But I agree, Stanton has a ways to go, perhaps a long ways. I just wagered $300 he will get there. No, I didn't make a bet, I bought a rookie card lol. |
The loss of the 2019 and most of the 2020 seaon hurt him and others who are on a " cusp " of the Hall.
Add 50 homers and 150 rbi's to his line due to those missed years, and Stanton would be much better positioned. |
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32-33 seems to be the age when many players start to fade. Given Stanton's injury history, it will be interesting to see what happens with him.
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