The "I Shouldn't Be In The HOF" Team
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I've noticed during my extensive research to be the world's premier baseball historian that there are many players who do not belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Thus, I give you the 1st team...
C -- Ray Schalk -- Although I'm a lifelong White Sox fan, Cracker Schalk didn't do anything to warrant his place. He was a great defensive catcher, but nothing else stands out. Career numbers: .253BA, 11HR
1B -- Tony Perez -- He was a key player for the Big Red Machine, but Perez was never a powerhouse with the bat or the glove. Perez hit only .238 in the playoffs and stuck around five years too long. Career numbers -- .279BA, 2732 hits, 379HR
2B -- Bill Mazeroski -- He hit the most famous HR in history and was loved by all, but Maz was an average hitter with a good glove. He never scored more than 71 runs in a season. Career numbers -- .260BA, 8 gold gloves
SS -- Phil Rizzuto -- Another guy known more for his team than his personal play, Rizzuto rode the Yankees name to the Hall. He was the 1950 MVP, but never was an elite player. Career numbers -- .273BA, 38HR
3B -- George Kell -- Kell was an excellent right-handed hitter, but he never made it to elite status. He played for five different teams and never saw the postseason. Career numbers -- .306BA, 10 all-star games
OF -- Enos Slaughter -- His career was interrupted by the war, but it wasn't that good anyhow. Slaughter stayed in the game well past his prime. Career numbers -- .300BA, 10 all-star games
OF -- Larry Doby -- I hope he's in the Hall for his contribution in breaking the race barrier, because he sure wasn't a HOF player. Doby only played nine full seasons, and didn't do anything special. Career numbers -- .283BA, 253HR
OF -- Hack Wilson -- He still holds the single season RBI record (191) but his career wasn't long or good enough for the HOF. Career numbers -- .307BA, 244HR
SP -- Jim Bunning -- He was an innings-eater for almost 15 years, but not spectacular enough for Cooperstown. Career numbers -- 224-184, 3.27ERA
SP -- Robin Roberts -- He had a great six-year run, but the rest of his career was very mediocre. 138-78 between 1950-55, but 148-168 otherwise. Career numbers -- 286-245, 3.41ERA
SP -- Ted Lyons -- He was a very good pitcher during his time, but wasn't an elite performer and never pitched in the playoffs. Career numbers -- 260-230, 3.67ERA
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Sun 07/23/06, 6:20 pm EST
