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Jason Moyer · 09-10-2014, 07:26 AM

I don't see 300 wins as being automatic. If you look at Don Sutton, his career statistics are nearly identical to Steve Carlton's and he received under 60% of the vote his first 2 years on the real ballot. Gaylord Perry didn't make it until the third ballot (with 77%). I don't think someone who was 309-306 would stand a chance in real life unless his peripherals were outstanding. Niekro is far more qualified than this guy, and it took him 5 ballots. Early win won 300 and barely got in on his 4th try (76%).

The big question you have to ask is this: is this guy the best candidate available for the hall? Is he even one of the top 5 candidates?

09-10-2014, 07:26 AM	#45
Jason Moyer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 5,105	I don't see 300 wins as being automatic. If you look at Don Sutton, his career statistics are nearly identical to Steve Carlton's and he received under 60% of the vote his first 2 years on the real ballot. Gaylord Perry didn't make it until the third ballot (with 77%). I don't think someone who was 309-306 would stand a chance in real life unless his peripherals were outstanding. Niekro is far more qualified than this guy, and it took him 5 ballots. Early win won 300 and barely got in on his 4th try (76%). The big question you have to ask is this: is this guy the best candidate available for the hall? Is he even one of the top 5 candidates? __________________ "I pretty much popped everything cold turkey. We were doing steroids they wouldn't give to horses." -- Tom House "I was very fortunate to have a pitching coach by the name of Tom House...Tom, I really miss those days that we spent in the weight room and out on the field working together." -- Nolan Ryan's HoF Induction Speech Last edited by Jason Moyer; 09-10-2014 at 07:33 AM.