Bobbyjim45's HOF

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by user Bobbyjim45

I liked Joebook's idea for creating the HOF by using only the top ten players in each position, so I decided to try it myself. I didn't use Negro League players or anybody who didn't play in the MLB. Both longevity and a player's career peaks were taken into consideration. For example, Warren Spahn made the list because he was a great pitcher for so long, while Sandy Koufax made the list because he was absolutely dominant in his peak, even though it was a short period of time. I also took into consideration all relief pitchers instead of just closers who accumulated saves. Here it is, so enjoy and, please, go ahead and tear it apart and tell me how much I suck (or tell me what a great knack I have for picking out great baseball players and how that, combined with my devilish good looks, makes me a can't-miss prospect for the ladies...).

Catcher

First Base

Second Base

Third Base

Shortstop

Left Field

Center Field

Right Field

Starting Pitcher

Relief Pitcher

The article that inspired this can be found here.

Date

Tue 08/01/06, 6:47 am EST

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The sharkDraft Pick

1217 days ago

Score 2

Nice list. My only beef is if you are going to put Sandy Koufax in becuase of his dominant peak stretch, you have to put Pedro Martinez in because is peak was as good (if not better) and his career numbers are better.

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Bobbyjim45Draft Pick

1217 days ago

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Yeah, Pedro and the Unit are the two starters I hated to leave off, but I just couldn't fit them in anywhere. There are a lot of worthy guys there.

Bball3345Draft Pick

1217 days ago

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I think the Big Unit could, and should, replace Nolan Ryan.

The sharkDraft Pick

1217 days ago

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And Pedro should replace Koufax.

Bball3345Draft Pick

1217 days ago

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I agree, Koufax shouldn't be on there.

Patrickburke1980All-American

1216 days ago

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Koufax not on there? In his best years (since you brought up pedro) there's never been anyone better...except pedro.

Twins15Varsity Captain

1216 days ago

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Agreed with the sentiments... Pedro should definitely be on there. Big Unit I could take or leave as a top 10 pitcher all-time, but I wouldn't argue either way... Nice list all-around.

Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1216 days ago

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if Kuoufax shouldn't be on there, then neither should any other pitcher

Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1217 days ago

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Pete Rose #6 in LF?

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Bball3345Draft Pick

1217 days ago

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Yes, that is what it says, would you like him somewhere else?

Bobbyjim45Draft Pick

1217 days ago

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too high or too low?

Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1216 days ago

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I think of Rose as a better 2B than OF, he played every outfield position, not just left. Lou Brock has no business on any top 10 list. He only played a long time, was caught stealing way too much and was good at best. Longevity is overrated. How can you have Yaz and not McCovey? I guess that's what makes this your list and not mine (I would have added Negro leaguers)

Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1216 days ago

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my bad on McCovey... missed him.

The sharkDraft Pick

1216 days ago

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I was surprised to see Willie Stargell in left field.

HappyskinnyAll-American

1216 days ago

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Manny, why wouldn't he have Yaz over mccovey. Yaz clearly was a better all around player than McCovey.

Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1216 days ago

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Yaz is overrated, fact. Longevity was his only fine attribute.

JoebookRed-Shirting

1216 days ago

Score 5

I like this list, although I have a hard time with a few players. I can't put Eddie Murray as the #3 first basemen. Not even close. Secondly, I still believe that Griffey in his prime was one of the 10 best players ever, and if you are going to rank Koufax that high, Griffey has to be near the top. He was the best centerfielder in baseball for 10 years. Otherwise, this is pretty close. My rankings are a little different, but a lot of the names are the same.

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Bobbyjim45Draft Pick

1216 days ago

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Griffey could've gone anywhere between 6-8 as it was a toss up between those three. There's no way he was going ahead of DiMaggio or Speaker. Who do you put above Murray?

DRE-LOAAA-er

1216 days ago

Score -3

Derek Jeter has got to be on that list! That's my only beef.

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Jgov05All-American

1216 days ago

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How about Jim Thome over Bagwell at first? Thome's career numbers will be much better than Bagwell's when he is done.

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