Frank Thomas and Jim Thome....HOF????

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Frank Thomas: 19 seasons, age 40

2419 Hits

516 Homers

1685 RBI's

1639 BB's

.302 AVG

.420 OB%

.979 OPS

 

Jim Thome: 18 seasons. age 37

1935 Hits

511 Homers

1411 RBI's

1467 BB's

.280 AVG

.408 OB%

.972 OPS

 

Compare these to Reggie Jackson: played 21 seasons, retired at age 41

2584 Hits

563 Homers

1702 RBI's

1375 BB's

.262 AVG

.356 OB%

.846 OPS

 

I think Frank Thomas is a lock, he put up amazing numbers in a steroid era, and his name has never been mentioned. Thome is still putting up good numbers, and will likely build his HOF resume and has a chance also, especially if he gets 2000 hiits this season. They compare significantly with Reggie, and Reggie is a HOF.

 

What do you guys think?

[26 to 6]

I would vote for both of them. I'm firm when it comes to not relying on statistical analysis for every little thing in this game, and HOF consideration is one. That being siad, they both have numbers for serious consideration, but some stat geeks might say that it's not enough to push them over. I am not one of them, I would elect both of them. Which ballot they get in on is a different story.

[Youk Of The Nation]

I would vote for both of them. I'm firm when it comes to not relying on statistical analysis for every little thing in this game' date=' and HOF consideration is one. That being siad, they both have numbers for serious consideration, but some stat geeks might say that it's not enough to push them over. I am not one of them, I would elect both of them. Which ballot they get in on is a different story.[/quote']

 

This pretty much sums up my feelings, though I wouldn't vote for Thome now. I think he needs a few more seasons.

[TheKilo]

Yes for both, rather easily. Although if I had to pick one it'd be Thomas.

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Yes for both' date=' rather easily. Although if I had to pick one it'd be Thomas.[/quote']

 

Im not sure about Thome right now......if he has a good year this year, and an average to good year next year.....I think hes in.

[TheKilo]

He's got 500 homers. Like it or not that pretty much guarantees entrance.

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He's got 500 homers. Like it or not that pretty much guarantees entrance.

 

Yeah, I guess your right. Only guys with 500+ homers not in the hall are Palmeiro, Mcgwire, Bonds and Sosa, assuming A-Rod and Griffey go in.

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Yeah' date=' I guess your right. Only guys with 500+ homers not in the hall are Palmeiro, Mcgwire, Bonds and Sosa, assuming A-Rod and Griffey go in.[/quote']

 

And we all know why they aren't in. At least so far.

[26 to 6]

And we all know why they aren't in. At least so far.

Because with the exception of McGwire none of them have reached the 5 year waiting period?

[Cocos Disciples]

Heh, forgot that. But yeah that too!