The Idea of A-Rod missing out on the HoF is a laugh it should be called the "Hall of Shame" some of the players in the last 20+/- years that have gotten in is unconscionable and a disgrace to those that truly belong. Just because one is a nice guy has nothing to do with the game, production over one's career is what counts...I would add, be "Dominant" for many years is the big tipping point for me! Three or five years out of one's 15/18-year career are nice but what is great about that?
Take Jeter for example! As many know, I am not a fan of his!
The guy was very good as a Punch and Judy hitter had a bit of power (average of 16 HRs) but not really a "Dominant" player. He had 20 years as an adequate SS but got the job done with the glove... if he got to it, it was and out, and fans this is not to be said for many at SS! He became the face of the Yankees and as with Joe Torre was in the right place at the right time. He has set many Yankee records but other than having the most strikeouts, At Bats, hits, and many more Yankee records and those are nice.
If my memory is still good, he was only in the Major League Baseball top 10 in 3 categories At Bats #7, Plate Appearances #10 and hits #6.
Jeter was the most likeable player in the league, and he had what I have always considered the 6th tool for any player, something he and A-rod shared "A Sixth Sence" of baseball. Believe it or not, that 6th tool is had by very few baseball players.
Does Jeter deserve to join the ranks of the HoF? Yes, a very good player, well-liked by all, a good example for other players and kids to replicate! Not as a first ballot unanimous pick, though...that is just silly...he is better than Mickey, Whitey, Mo?
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