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VanillaGorilla · 06-24-2013, 10:38 AM

Pete Rose and Hal Chase enter the HOF together? Got my daily chuckle, now.

Hal Chase was the third pick overall in the 2005 draft. He went to the Pirates.

Playing through the 2024 season, Chase collected 2788 hits (7th), 627 doubles (3rd), 56 triples (48th), and 263 HR.

He crossed the plate 1368 times (21st) while driving in 1260 (47th) as he slashed 312/339/482 for a npa OPS+ of 121. He is 38th on the career BA list, one slot behind Joe Torre.

Whether Chase was "overlooked" by the writers, or simply blackballed, it is hard to say. The Veterans Committee had no problem inducting him, as he enters the HOF in his first year where the decision to induct him is held by the Veterans Committee.

A 6 time All Star, chase collected a career high 229 hits (one of six seasons with 200+ hits) in 2018 while hitting 25 HRs and driving in 117 as a member of the Mariners. A 347/368/547 slash line was good for a npa OPS+ of 147. Chase led those Mariners to the play-offs. Along with HOF teammates Sandy Koufax and Mickey Mantle, he helped bring the WS trophy to Seattle.

In the 2018 post season he batted .377. The Mariners, after needing 5 games to win the DCS, swept the Tigers in the LCS and the Cubs (surprised?) in the WS. No one questioned his effort, that year.

Chase enters the HOF at the age of 58.

Black Ink: 33 (12)
Gray Ink: 167 (118)
HOFm: 153 (26)
HOFs: 45 (18)

Gorilla Composite: 4.3 (1.8)

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Willie McGill is the seventh and final selection by the Veterans Committee. Rumor has it there is going to be a GREAT St Patrick's Day party, this year.

Selected in the Inagural Draft of 2004 as a 17-year old, the Rangers used the 93rd pick to bring him to Arlington, Tx.

McGill did not turn 18 until the off-season, but he pitched like a man amongst the men. He sported a 15-11 record with an OOTP ERA of 3.84 (npa ERA+ 128) and struck out 216 batters in 246 innings.

McGill would have a record over .500 each and every season through 2017. At the end of the 2017 season he had a career mark of 203-100. He experienced a Dead Arm at the end of 2017, and that was a harbinger of the end of his excellence. Except for 2021, where he appeared in only 1 game and got the win, McGill never broke above .500, again.

Before that happened, he became one of only 4 pitchers to throw 2 no-hitters (Toad Ramsey is one of the other three). He won the Cy Young Award in 2009 by winning 20 games and dropping only 9 while fashioning an OOTP ERA of 3.31 (npa OPS+ 142).

He followed up in 2010 with a 21-4 mark, but no hardware.

He ended his career in 2023 with 221 wins (21st) vs 136 losses and an OOTP ERA of 3.43 which is good for a npa ERA+ of 138. He struck out 3560 men (13th) in 3283 2/3 innings (17th), collecting 12 shut outs (t-24th, Koufax) in 43 complete games (28th).

An 8 time All Star, McGill enters the Hall at age 57.

Black Ink: 23
Gray Ink: 191
HOFm: 140
HOFs: 47

Gorilla Composite: 3.3

06-24-2013, 10:38 AM	#43
VanillaGorilla All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,371	Class of 2044 Veterans Committe Selections, Part 3: Chase, McGill Pete Rose and Hal Chase enter the HOF together? Got my daily chuckle, now. Hal Chase was the third pick overall in the 2005 draft. He went to the Pirates. Playing through the 2024 season, Chase collected 2788 hits (7th), 627 doubles (3rd), 56 triples (48th), and 263 HR. He crossed the plate 1368 times (21st) while driving in 1260 (47th) as he slashed 312/339/482 for a npa OPS+ of 121. He is 38th on the career BA list, one slot behind Joe Torre. Whether Chase was "overlooked" by the writers, or simply blackballed, it is hard to say. The Veterans Committee had no problem inducting him, as he enters the HOF in his first year where the decision to induct him is held by the Veterans Committee. A 6 time All Star, chase collected a career high 229 hits (one of six seasons with 200+ hits) in 2018 while hitting 25 HRs and driving in 117 as a member of the Mariners. A 347/368/547 slash line was good for a npa OPS+ of 147. Chase led those Mariners to the play-offs. Along with HOF teammates Sandy Koufax and Mickey Mantle, he helped bring the WS trophy to Seattle. In the 2018 post season he batted .377. The Mariners, after needing 5 games to win the DCS, swept the Tigers in the LCS and the Cubs (surprised?) in the WS. No one questioned his effort, that year. Chase enters the HOF at the age of 58. Black Ink: 33 (12) Gray Ink: 167 (118) HOFm: 153 (26) HOFs: 45 (18) Gorilla Composite: 4.3 (1.8) --------------------------------- Willie McGill is the seventh and final selection by the Veterans Committee. Rumor has it there is going to be a GREAT St Patrick's Day party, this year. Selected in the Inagural Draft of 2004 as a 17-year old, the Rangers used the 93rd pick to bring him to Arlington, Tx. McGill did not turn 18 until the off-season, but he pitched like a man amongst the men. He sported a 15-11 record with an OOTP ERA of 3.84 (npa ERA+ 128) and struck out 216 batters in 246 innings. McGill would have a record over .500 each and every season through 2017. At the end of the 2017 season he had a career mark of 203-100. He experienced a Dead Arm at the end of 2017, and that was a harbinger of the end of his excellence. Except for 2021, where he appeared in only 1 game and got the win, McGill never broke above .500, again. Before that happened, he became one of only 4 pitchers to throw 2 no-hitters (Toad Ramsey is one of the other three). He won the Cy Young Award in 2009 by winning 20 games and dropping only 9 while fashioning an OOTP ERA of 3.31 (npa OPS+ 142). He followed up in 2010 with a 21-4 mark, but no hardware. He ended his career in 2023 with 221 wins (21st) vs 136 losses and an OOTP ERA of 3.43 which is good for a npa ERA+ of 138. He struck out 3560 men (13th) in 3283 2/3 innings (17th), collecting 12 shut outs (t-24th, Koufax) in 43 complete games (28th). An 8 time All Star, McGill enters the Hall at age 57. Black Ink: 23 Gray Ink: 191 HOFm: 140 HOFs: 47 Gorilla Composite: 3.3