Players not yet eligible for the HOF

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Man maybe it's because I'm a Dodger fan but I'm certainly don't see Posey as a first ballot and have questions about him even making it. Even at a position that SHOULD have lower standards due to the physical demands of the job his totals are SO low. Not a lot of 1500 hit, 700 RBI, 600 Run, 150 HR guys in the hall even at catcher. A 44 career WAR doesn't impress much either. Great player, but not sure about HOF player.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Man maybe it's because I'm a Dodger fan but I'm certainly don't see Posey as a first ballot and have questions about him even making it. Even at a position that SHOULD have lower standards due to the physical demands of the job his totals are SO low. Not a lot of 1500 hit, 700 RBI, 600 Run, 150 HR guys in the hall even at catcher. A 44 career WAR doesn't impress much either. Great player, but not sure about HOF player.

What about Molina? His counting stats are all higher because he played a lot longer than Posey, but his WAR is actually a little lower at 42.1.

Catchers are definitely looked at differently than other positions so I think they both will eventually get in, but not necessarily on the first ballot.

[BioCRN]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Man maybe it's because I'm a Dodger fan but I'm certainly don't see Posey as a first ballot and have questions about him even making it.

He quit the game too early.

He had almost 200 million reasons to do so, but checking out of the game to go home and chill with the family while you're still healthy and productive isn't a great HOF look even if it's a totally rational decision.

[Svabinsky78]

Originally Posted by BioCRN

He quit the game too early.

He had almost 200 million reasons to do so, but checking out of the game to go home and chill with the family while you're still healthy and productive isn't a great HOF look even if it's a totally rational decision.

Isn't that what Koufax did?

And who knows if he was really or felt healthy.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Svabinsky78

Isn't that what Koufax did?

And who knows if he was really or felt healthy.

I don't think it hurts Posey. He is very well liked, he's a catcher, he's in.

[Svabinsky78]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I don't think it hurts Posey. He is very well liked, he's a catcher, he's in.

I agreed. I think Posey is in. He was also the anchor of all those champion teams.

[G1911]

I would not vote for him, but Posey is pretty much a lock. People like him and that team won 3 WS with nobody else who has a HOF argument on playing for them. He’ll get in even with the very weak career line.

[jiw98]

We need more pictures! I think these 4 all have a good chance for the HOF.

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[Tabe]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Man maybe it's because I'm a Dodger fan but I'm certainly don't see Posey as a first ballot and have questions about him even making it. Even at a position that SHOULD have lower standards due to the physical demands of the job his totals are SO low. Not a lot of 1500 hit, 700 RBI, 600 Run, 150 HR guys in the hall even at catcher. A 44 career WAR doesn't impress much either. Great player, but not sure about HOF player.

I agree. Not many guys who played just 6 full seasons are in the Hall.