O/T, Slightly, Should Hodges Go In HoF Ahead of Santo

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Posted By: J McKenna

I've been a long time lurker, but until now haven't added to any discussions. I've enjoyed the "vintage" myopia of many contributors. Somehow, if you played before the advent of night baseball or color TV, you are automatically better than any "modern" player. The argument that Frank Baker is one of the ten greatest 3rd basemen of all time is a classic. Ok, he did hit over .300 six times, never coming close to winning a batting title. He did lead the AL in homers 4 straight years, hitting a combined 41 homers in that span. He finished with a fantastic career total of 96 dingers. Now I know you all will begin with your dead ball era smack. It's always interesting to hear the congregation rise up to defend a ball player no one ever saw play. We are currently in an era where 3rd basemen rule. Look at this list: Chipper Jones, Miguel Cabrera, David Wright, Scott Rolen, Aramis Ramirez, and AROD, with Garrett Atkins and Ryan Zimmerman waiting in the wings. A case could be made that AROD and Chipper Jones are already in the top 10. Miguel Cabrera and David Wright have made nice starts to their careers. Frank Baker couldn't beat out a single guy on that list.