OT: Mariano Rivera

[Tango Two]

Babe Ruth only had 2 hits in the ‘22 World Series loss; he probably shouldn’t have been a first ballot guy.

BIG differences between first ballot and unanimous

 

[Barnaby&Neill]

BIG differences between first ballot and unanimous

If it’s not unanimous, someone doesn’t think he’s first ballot worthy.

 

[Rhuarc]

I’m not saying he doesn’t belong, just saying not unanimous or even close to it.

With this logic, what is the proper amount of years you would wait to vote him in?

 

[T2Kplus10]

With this logic, what is the proper amount of years you would wait to vote him in?

Mo was as dominant in his position as any other baseball player every without the name Babe Ruth.

 

[TODDB33]

He was very good for a whole lot of years. Clearly deserves to be a first ballot HOF. First unanimous? No way. Only led the league in saves three times. His record number of saves is mostly attributable to being a closer on a team with tons of wins for 18 years. Only cracked the top ten for MVP three times. No Cy Youngs.

HOF yes. Unanimous? Let's save that won for somebody who dominated his position and won some MVPs.

You obviously have no clue as to how dominate he was. Your comments are showing your lack of knowledge of the game and how stats that you bring up are not the be all and end all regarding a closer

 

[T2Kplus10]

You obviously have no clue as to how dominate he was. Your comments are showing your lack of knowledge of the game and how stats that you bring up are not the be all and end all regarding a closer

+1
Skillet is not a smart person.

 

[Andy117]

There already was a writer in Boston who claims he won't vote for Mariano.

https://www.telegram.com/news/20181...ra-not-getting-this-writers-hall-of-fame-vote

He just didn't vote at all so it doesn't count against him.

 

[T2Kplus10]

Public ballots are up to 186.....Mo on all of them:

https://www.nj.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/01/799a89c9a01710/baseball-hall-of-fame-2019-aft.html

 

[e5fdny]

It just goes to show....