Posted By:
BryanI know this will be a stupid comment and obviously has no bearing on a player's HOF credentials but can you think of a less interesting HOFer than Sutter?
First, he is a relief pitcher, probobly one of the least interesting positions on the team. No glory in that (unless you are Dennis Eckersley.)
Second, he didn't play for any great teams.
Third, his stats are very unimpressive due to the change in the role as a closer as mentioned above. I think he and Bill Mazeroski would have to duke it out as to which HOFer looks the least impressive by reading their stats.
Finally, he really didn't stand out as a person (like Rollie Fingers.)
So I guess I say congrats to Bruce Sutter but won't be stopping to take a look at his plaque next time I am in Cooperstown.