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Originally Posted by tod41
Scott Rolen was a high end complimentary player and not a dominant player in his era. David Wright was an all around better player than Rolen and likewise does not belong in hall of fame. That said, with Rolen in, Wright might get there despite his career being cut short.
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Wright was a 7x All Star, 2x GG winner and two time SS winner.
Rolen was a ROY, 7x All Star, 8x GG winner and one time SS Winner
Peak WAR favors Rolen as well.
As hitters their 162 game averages are almost identical (eliminating the injury argument) and Rolen by the metrics, and also by the eye test apparently, was a better fielder by a decent margin.