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Originally Posted by AirmenSmith
Can you explain what peak value means or includes? I know for the hall you should have the 10 years of high level, is that the same as peak value?
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I am referring to the 7-year period as explained in the post above.
Trout has played seven full seasons, not counting his first year (40 games) and this year. His lowest OPS+ is 168 so he never had a bad season and has been an all-star every year. His career adjusted OPS+ is #5 all-time, tied with Hornsby and trailing only Ruth, Williams, Bonds, and Gehrig. He has two MVP awards, finished second four times, and fourth once - all with a mediocre franchise that has a lackluster roster other than him. He has never won a Gold Glove but he plays center field in a DH league so his defense is certainly not shabby.
That's a pretty strong resume and you would need a compelling reason to keep him out that has nothing to do with numbers.