Some of these guys just need to get over themselves. He was 1 vote short of being unanimous. He's as clear a Hall of Famer as there is.
Who's the idiot that doesn't think Jeter is a HOFer?
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Same person who thought Griffey Jr wasn't?
If the point of the no-vote was that Jeter didn’t deserve 100% because only one player should get it (Rivera), then it’s fine. Whatever. Most likely it was some numbnut trying to get attention.
The Astros have video of who did not vote Derek Jeter
I agree with him but the guy missed almost half his career in prison..Saw the best years I guess
I would not want O.J. upset with me. He will split your throat and cut off your head before you can say Jack White. Cold blooded murderer but he could carry a football and knows something about going into a Hall of Fame.
But back to the point of the thread. Yes there is always an idiot in the crowd and this idiot thought Jeter did not deserve the Hall of Fame. The voter has a problem
I think Jeter should’ve been unanimous, but I don’t like how some voters wouldn’t do it out of principle so a guy like Griffey wouldn’t be unanimous. For that reason, I don’t care too much that he wasn’t unanimous. If Griffey wasn’t then no one should. However, it bothers me that Mariano Rivera is the lone unanimous Hall of Famer. That’s stupid. In conclusion, the Hall of Fame voters suck.
How do guys like Billy Wagner and Scott Rolen all of a sudden jump up about 20% in voting? I mean both of those guys were good but in no way, shape or form were they HOF'ers. I mean, Scott Rolen? When he was in his prime, did opposing teams think, 'Oh man, we've gotta pitch around Rolen tonight"? Unlike Bonds who was pitched around, intentionally walked, etc. The baseball HOF is becoming the Hall of Better Than Average for a Long Time. I mean, at least Sheffield was a monster that you had to take into account when it came to strategy. But, guys like Rolen (and others)? Gimme a break.
While everyone here is ecstatic that Larry Walker made it, I question his election, too. The least # of hits by a RF in the HOF. Had good numbers, for sure, and won several batting titles so I guess the argument could be made for his inclusion. But, while he was playing, did anyone ever think, 'there's an obvious HOF'er'? To me, a HOF player is probably someone who would be elected on the first or second ballot every time. If you wait 10 years and, just because the field is kind of slim in a particular year, you finally make it then, to me, that means the evidence is not overwhelming in your favor and, for HOF voting, I don't think you should round up.
While everyone here is ecstatic that Larry Walker made it, I question his election, too. The least # of hits by a RF in the HOF. Had good numbers, for sure, and won several batting titles so I guess the argument could be made for his inclusion. But, while he was playing, did anyone ever think, 'there's an obvious HOF'er'? To me, a HOF player is probably someone who would be elected on the first or second ballot every time. If you wait 10 years and, just because the field is kind of slim in a particular year, you finally make it then, to me, that means the evidence is not overwhelming in your favor and, for HOF voting, I don't think you should round up.
Jeter's greatest accomplishment was staying single and landing the talent he did.
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He's the greatest of all time.
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He's the greatest of all time.
The play where he ends up diving into the stands may be the most overrated "highlight" of all time.
Just because something has always been stupid doesn't mean it needs to remain stupid.
Strike 3, I'm out!!Wealthy. Famous. Handsome.
That's all it takes to land women.
On-field performance aside, that man got more poon than anyone not named JFK. He should get into the hall of fame based on that fact alone
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I could have gone back and fixed it, but Im just gonna let it ride as is
It took Barry Larkin 3 tries to get in, but Jeter didn't get one vote and the people saying the HOF voting needs revamped...Jeter is barely above Larkin in WAR. Also, when you look at their stats comparatively based on games played, I would take Larkin over Jeter any day.
#homer
#homer
-damn straight.
-he belongs in the hof, but jeter's "legend" wouldn't be the same if he played for the brewers/twins et al. Big market media. Harrumph.
Iirc the only unanimous selection in history was Rivera. Ruth, Mantle, etc weren't unanimous.
So I'm not sure why anyone was floored Jeter wasn't unanimous.
Correct, which is absolutely insane. He was a freaking closer. Guys like Ryan, Seaver, Maddux, etc.. who threw for 15-20 years and kept an ERA at around 3 is in my mind significantly better than having one dominant pitch that you use to throw 3 outs effectively every couple of games. Tom Glavine faced over 18,000 batters and only walked 1500. In a 21 year career. He averaged 32 starts and never walked 100 batters in a season. It's absolutely insane.