Giancarlo Stanton -- any chance at the Hall?

[Peter_Spaeth]

I would have reflexively said no way, he's a guy who had one great year, but at 32 he's at 45 WAR (ahead of, for example, Dave Parker) and has over 350 HR. What do people think?

[Seven]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I would have reflexively said no way, he's a guy who had one great year, but at 32 he's at 45 WAR (ahead of, for example, Dave Parker) and has over 350 HR. What do people think?

I think it depends on how he ages. If He's consistently hitting 35+ Homers over the next six or seven seasons it'd be hard not to put him in the Hall. But he needs to stay healthy.

[John1941]

Well, he definitely has the talent. I think he needs a few more monster years to solidify his greatness. He's 32, but he still hits the ball so hard I think he can do it. Just needs to stay healthy.

[clydepepper]

What if Nelson Cruz gets to 500? It's no guarantee like it used to be.

[steve B]

Anyone remember when 400Hr was a sure thing? Hasn't been for years, but todays stats seem crazy.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

What if Nelson Cruz gets to 500? It's no guarantee like it used to be.

47 to go, but he's 41, on the other hand he's still hitting although his BA is bad so far this year. If I had to bet, I would bet he falls short.

[dgo71]

The 50-game PED suspension Nelson Cruz served will weigh heavier on his HOF chances than his home run total.

[Mike D.]

I think Stanton is a guy who it all comes down to what he does next...it's a good start, but 45 WAR doesn't get an outfielder into the Hall of Fame...at least not very often (Rice had 47.7 and is the borderline of borderlines).

If he can add positive value and play several more years, he'll have a shot. A few more really productive seasons, and he might get over the line.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Mike D.

I think Stanton is a guy who it all comes down to what he does next...it's a good start, but 45 WAR doesn't get an outfielder into the Hall of Fame...at least not very often (Rice had 47.7 and is the borderline of borderlines).

If he can add positive value and play several more years, he'll have a shot. A few more really productive seasons, and he might get over the line.

It worked for Oliva.

But I agree, Stanton has a ways to go, perhaps a long ways. I just wagered $300 he will get there. No, I didn't make a bet, I bought a rookie card lol.

[KCRfan1]

The loss of the 2019 and most of the 2020 seaon hurt him and others who are on a " cusp " of the Hall.

Add 50 homers and 150 rbi's to his line due to those missed years, and Stanton would be much better positioned.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by KCRfan1

The loss of the 2019 and most of the 2020 seaon hurt him and others who are on a " cusp " of the Hall.

Add 50 homers and 150 rbi's to his line due to those missed years, and Stanton would be much better positioned.

Agreed, but he's still just 32 and has time.

[jayshum]

32-33 seems to be the age when many players start to fade. Given Stanton's injury history, it will be interesting to see what happens with him.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by jayshum

32-33 seems to be the age when many players start to fade. Given Stanton's injury history, it will be interesting to see what happens with him.

I agree on the age most decline. Maybe Stanton can have that super rare Tony Gwynn insane bump and have by far his greatest 4 year run from age 34 to 37.