Potential HOFers for active players

[mrreality68]

Hi

I saw an article on this an this is John Stark’s of the Athletic

https://l.smartnews.com/p-JpcNe/OUlPcg

And the article has the details and other categories like “ I wish there was a path”, “was in the red zone”, and case closed

[cgjackson222]

Thanks for posting the list.

I think they could have easily expanded the list to include Pete Alonso (could make 500 HR club), Carlos Correa, Jose Ramirez, Francisco Lindor, Christian Yelich, Jose Altuve, and Xander Bogaerts.

I think Goldschmidt is pretty much a lock at this point.

[Seven]

I would agree Goldschmidt, is a lock. I think when it's all said and done he's considered better than Votto.

As a side note, it's a shame what has happened to Giancarlo Stanton. Injury Bug has really derailed a Hall of Fame career. Of course there could always be a miracle, and he manages to be healthy for the remaining 5-6 years of his career, but I thought he was going to be a lock for at least 500 homers and the Hall of Fame, a few years ago. I still think he can get to 500 Homers, but the Hall seems out of reach at this point, in my opinion.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by cgjackson222

Thanks for posting the list.

I think they could have easily expanded the list to include Pete Alonso (could make 500 HR club), Carlos Correa, Jose Ramirez, Francisco Lindor, Christian Yelich, Jose Altuve, and Xander Bogaerts.

I think Goldschmidt is pretty much a lock at this point.

I cannot see Yelich making the HOF. Altuve and Correa have forever been tainted by the WS cheating incident. I will be appalled if they make the HOF and PED users are left out. What hypocrisy that would be. --I advocate for inclusion of PED users, for transparency--

As for Jayson Stark's list, I am shocked Votto is considered a lock, and I am a Reds fan. In comparison to his 1st Base contemporary peers, he is pitted against Miggy Cabrera and Pujols. There are still lots of critics of Votto who just don't care about the OBP darling. If he was on a powerhouse team, say the Yankees or Red Sox, his stats would certainly be more padded than they currently are. So he has that going for him. But his numbers 2000 hits / 345 HR / 1100 RBI are nowhere similar to other 1st Basemen that are producing at higher levels. I agree with the prior posts -- there is a chance that Goldschmidt will outshine Votto. In my own projections, I think Votto is a last year on ballot type selection, or even a veterans committee pick.

On a different subject, look at the list of LOCKS for pitchers. WOW. Eye popping.

[cgjackson222]

I missed that Altuve is already on Stark's list, sign stealing by Houston, notwithstanding. And if you're going to include Altuve, I don't see how you leave off Correa. Correa is only 28 and has already put up some great numbers.

[Peter_Spaeth]

DeGrom?

Tatis should be on the get back to me in 5 list IMO.

[packs]

I don’t think either Greinke or Votto are “in right now”. If either of them get in I think it will be after a few years on the ballot.