I like Minoso a lot but not worthy of the conversation IMO. Similar to Davis in some regards. Led the league in SB's for several years in a time when 20-30 would put you right at the top; not unlike Davis and his leading the league in homeruns with 10-15 a season. I'm still baffled at how people completely overlook this guy when you have guys like Bresnahan and others in (and all the talk about introducing shin guards and all that is a weak argument for him being in IMO). I mean just think about a 4 time HR leader that has 3 rings not making it today. If it wasn't for steroids any of the powerhitters of the last couple decades would be shoe-ins and not many could say they led the league in homeruns 4 times (I know it's a totally different time but still). I'm not all that surprised that he's not in but am very surprised that his name is never even brought up given his accomplishments. I know his overall stats are not great but to me not that out of line with a lot of other players who are in or are still viable candidates from that era.
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