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Originally Posted by Econteachert205
I guess I viewed the question as a comparison, as in is 3000 hits a bigger deal than say 500 hrs or 300 wins. I'm going to refer my list below to the "marginal 3000 hit hofers", like say a biggio. Here is why I think it is a big deal. Most if not all with 3000 hits have:
1. Longevity and health
2. Plate discipline with two strikes
3. A very good eye or terrific hand eye coordination
4. Good on base and high runs scored numbers
5. Great hit and run possibilities
6. Extending innings to roll over lineups
Players like Craig biggio increased the success rates of power hitters like Bagwell. I will concede that some of this is more national league specific, but I am more impressed with a 3000 hit guy than a 500 hr guy, all other things being equal.
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Wouldnt all of the above apply to someone in the top 30 in total bases? Ichiro is not top 100 yet. Yet there is no countdown to #4000 in total bases. The point of the thread is that total bases is more important than 3000 hits, not that 3000 hits means nothing.