Chipper jones first ballot hofer?

Chris-Counts · #1 09-09-2012, 03:23 PM

Can somebody please explain to me what the criteria of a "first ballot" Hall of Famer is? Is this criteria any different from that of a "second ballot" Hall of Famer? And where exactly is this criteria written down?

It's my theory that all this nonsense about first ballot vs. second ballot-and-beyond is nothing but the invention of the voters, who just happen to be sports writers looking for something controversial to write or talk about � and some reason to place more importance on their roles in the process.

Jlighter · #2 09-09-2012, 06:55 PM

I believe the difference is that, if it's a first time player on the ballot, does he deserve to be voted ahead of players who while deserving have been waiting a few years. You also have to consider the players competition during the voting period. instead of just saying he's a first ballot

HRBAKER · #3 09-09-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Counts

Can somebody please explain to me what the criteria of a "first ballot" Hall of Famer is? Is this criteria any different from that of a "second ballot" Hall of Famer? And where exactly is this criteria written down?

It's my theory that all this nonsense about first ballot vs. second ballot-and-beyond is nothing but the invention of the voters, who just happen to be sports writers looking for something controversial to write or talk about � and some reason to place more importance on their roles in the process.

I agree, it's almost as crazy as arguing about what a "rookie" card is.
It's a purely artificial hobby or media construct that gives people something to talk about.

chaddurbin · #4 09-09-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HRBAKER

I agree, it's almost as crazy as arguing about what a "rookie" card is.
It's a purely artificial hobby or media construct that gives people something to talk about.

sorry jeff, chipper's rc card is the 1991 ud and one of my favorite cards growing up...it's no myth!

imo chipper's a borderline 1st ballot. if he would've stayed at ss his whole career it would've been a slam-dunk no-contest no brainer. he's played mostly 3b and corner positions are expected to put up power numbers because it's not a primo up the middle pos. some pros i see he's been clean throughout this ped era and put up strong numbers (that goes a long way to the anti arod/bonds hof voters), and he's having a banner last year going out on top which will stick in voters' mind 5 years down the line. if he was struggling and washed up no way he would've had a shot at 1st ballot.

it's crazy to think chipper prolly got a better shot at 1st ballot than bonds???

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