There is a short list of players who have under 10 years in baseball who show up in HOF conversations from time to time: Bill Joyce, Bill Lange, Dave Orr, Chino Smith, and Jim Creighton. Which if any of them deserve to be in Cooperstown?
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Which short career guys deserve to be in Cooperstown?
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Which short career guys deserve to be in Cooperstown?
27Bill Joyce0.00%0Bill Lange0.00%0Dave Orr7.41%2Jim Creighton7.41%2Chino Smith3.70%1None (Short career guys do not deserve to be in Cooperstown)66.67%18Other (Please specify)14.81%4Tags: None
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If anyone votes other, please specify the player. For clarity purposes, for early MLB/NA/professional/amateur star baseball players, entire career including pre-1871 play should be factored into consideration. For NeL and pre-Nel guys, the same 10 years in the sport rule applies. Only players from these eras/leagues with less than 10 total seasons would be eligible for this poll. Players who's careers were cut short because they were banned (Benny Kauff, et. al) and players still active are not eligible.Last edited by jjpm74; 04-04-2008, 07:58 AM.
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I'm not sure Hall of Fame membership is the way to go with Jim Creighton but I voted for him. The response to his death and the pilgrimages to his gravesite during the 1860s show that he was recognized for changing the game --for making the game we know, I imagine his contemporaries and immediate followers saying. Creighton's fastball, and a rising fastball at that, had an impact that Cummings's curveball did not have.
That doesn't answer the question about players, so
I didn't vote for Orr, who died after 8 mlb seasons, but I would have voted for an Orr who continued to bat with nearly his 1883-87 success during 1888-90. With "nearly" his early success he would be 3rd/4th/5th all-time by OPS+, with Barry Bonds and Lou Gehrig, rather than 14th.
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The HOF rules clearly state that a player must have 10 years. So the answer is none until the rules are changed, which may be never.
If a short career guy gets in, you may consider Riggs Stephenson. His main problem was he had very few full seasons, which skews his career stats like batting average. Stephenson played over 10 years. But his career of a bunch of short seasons would qualify him more under the "Short career " category.
Stephenson probably should not be in. Neither should any of the players in the poll.
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Originally posted by soberdennis View PostThe HOF rules clearly state that a player must have 10 years. So the answer is none until the rules are changed, which may be never.
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Originally posted by soberdennis View PostIf a short career guy gets in, you may consider Riggs Stephenson. His main problem was he had very few full seasons, which skews his career stats like batting average. Stephenson played over 10 years. But his career of a bunch of short seasons would qualify him more under the "Short career " category.
Stephenson probably should not be in. Neither should any of the players in the poll.
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I voted "none", but didn't agree with the second half "(Short career guys do not deserve to be in Cooperstown)"
I wouldn't rule that out in the future. for example, if something tragic were to happen to Pujols after this year and he only had 9 years, I'd seriously consider him.
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My two picks are Hal Trosky and Al Rosen.
They had short careers, but extremely high peaks, especially Rosen."I do not care if half the league strikes. Those who do it will encounter quick retribution. All will be suspended and I don't care if it wrecks the National League for five years. This is the United States of America and one citizen has as much right to play as another. The National League will go down the line with Robinson whatever the consequences. You will find if you go through with your intention that you have been guilty of complete madness."
NL President Ford Frick, 1947
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If I had to pick one, it would probably be Chino Smith. As a batter, he did it all except maybe walk. Think Rogers Hornsby in the 1920s (for seven years) but as a lefty corner OF, and you've just about got him nailed. I'm a career guy, though, and even someone that good just doesn't overcome such a short career in my book.Seen on a bumper sticker: If only closed minds came with closed mouths.
Some minds are like concrete--thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.
A Lincoln: I don't think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.
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Originally posted by jjpm74 View PostGiven that Addie Joss is in the HOF despite playing only 9 seasons means that the HOF has the ability to bend the rules and will make an exception under special circumstances.
Joss, in his 9 years, had more like 7 HOF-caliber seasons.
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I'd only be willing to induct short-career stars from the 1870's, like Barnes and McVey since there's hardly anyone else from that time period who's already gotten in."Age is a question of mind over matter--if you don't mind, it doesn't matter."
-Satchel Paige
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With the exception of certain 19th century stars (none of whom were listed in the poll), I don't believe any player not meeting the 10-season minimum eligibility threshold is Hall-worthy. Not because of the rules, but rather because I don't believe any had a career with enough value to merit the honor.
Depending on how you want to define "short career", I'll give a shout out to Albert Belle."It is a simple matter to erect a Hall of Fame, but difficult to select the tenants." -- Ken Smith
"I am led to suspect that some of the electorate is very dumb." -- Henry P. Edwards
"You have a Hall of Fame to put people in, not keep people out." -- Brian Kenny
"There's no such thing as a perfect ballot." -- Jay Jaffe
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