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

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Posted By: Frank Evanov

Frank,

Well if Joe Dimaggio is your standard for the Hall of Fame then it's obvious Santo and Hodges should not get in.

However, Ron Santo is probably within the top 10 third basemen of all time, he should be in.


Peter, I don't find any mention in my post about Joe D being my standard HOFer...do you? I was merely responding to an inaccuracy in a prior post.

I understand you like Mr. Santo, but do you have any credible facts to support his inclusion into the Hall?
How about his being among the "top 10 third basemen of all time"? Here are ten Hall of Fame third sackers, which one is Santo better than?

Frank Baker
Wade Boggs
George Brett
Jimmy Collins
George Kell
Freddie Lindstrom
Eddie Mathews
Brooks Robinson
Mike Schmidt
Pie Traynor


Remember, Santo hit .277 lifetime. He never finished in the top three in MVP voting and he never made the post-season. He has failed to win election in numerous votes by the writers and the veterans committees. He was a very good player, but not a Hall of Famer.

Frank