Next HOF vote announcement January 21

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Originally Posted by JollyElm

Just started reading this thread, so I have to ask.

We watched his entire career, so when Andruw Jones was playing, did anyone (possibly outside of big Braves fans) think of him as a Hall of Famer?? Even with his Gold Gloves, I don't know a single person who did.

Not a Braves fan...

Yes, I did think he was a HOF....for 10 seasons, from 1998 to 2007, he averaged 35 HRs and 100 RBIs per season, about 160 hits per season, and was hell of an outfielder.....one of the best at his position defensively (most people do not dispute that).

Unfortunately, the last 5 seasons, he completely broke down and only played partial seasons.....but for those 10 years, he was very good offensively and superb defensively. For me, he passed on eye test alone.....and I am not, nor was I ever, a Braves fan.

I do think that Jones will get in either next year or his final year on the ballot....

As for Ichiro not getting unanimous....ridiculous. I am guessing that for Pujols, there will also be some idiot who will not vote for him on the first ballot, despite having these stats...

WAR
101.4

H
3384

HR
703

R
1914

RBI
2218

OBP
.374

SLG
.544

OPS
.918

OPS+
145

The election of Wagner should open the doors (at least a bit) for Chapman and Kimbrel.....