One Year Wonder Hall of Fame

majesty95 · 05-23-2013, 05:26 PM

The Vladimir Guerrero thread mentioned Dontrelle Willis and that got me to thinking about some of the great one year wonders from MLB.

Dontrelle was a mid-level starter for two years before gaining national prominence in 2005 going 22-10 with a 2.63 ERA and finishing 2nd to Chris Carpenter in the Cy Young voting.

Willis went 12-12 with a 3.87 ERA the following year before falling apart the next year. Dontrelle never recovered and finished his Major League career with a 72-69 record and a 4.17 ERA.

While his career numbers are reasonable, he's really only known for his one remarkable year where everything seemed to come together and made him into a star. His career meltdown later on has helped make him the first selection into the One Year Wonder Hall of Fame.

1st Ballot

Joe Charbonneau
Mark Fidrych
Mark Prior
Phil Plantier

50/50

Bob Hamelin
Snuffy Stirnweiss
Rick Wilkins
Jacoby Ellsbury

Outside Shot

Brady Anderson
Bobby Thigpen
Jim Hickman
Cy Seymour
Bob Hazle

David Watts · 05-23-2013, 05:30 PM

Mark Fidrych

mirrf · 05-23-2013, 06:09 PM

Joe Charboneau is the first one to pop into my mind.

PotatoPeeler · 05-23-2013, 06:33 PM

Bob Hamelin and Mark Prior are the first two that pop into my head.

The Game · 05-24-2013, 01:59 AM

Brady Anderson, Bobby Thigpen

PotatoPeeler · 05-24-2013, 09:36 AM

Phil Plantier.

TribeFanInNC · 05-24-2013, 10:42 AM

There are a lot of players that fall into the "enhanced" (i.e. PED) or "war year" (i.e. everyone was away in the military) categories. I fail to acknowledge the first category.

My favorite example is Snuffy Stirnweiss, if only because of his name. He led the AL in all sorts of categories in 1944 and 1945, then basically became a utility IF for the rest of his career. Apparently, Joe Gordon and Scooter Rizzuto were better.

The-pitcher-formerly-known-as-Fausto-Carmona certainly applies. Of course, he was probably already 30 by the time he had his great season. I fondly remember Super Joe Charbonneau as well.

Splitter24 · 05-24-2013, 01:09 PM

Rick Wilkins, Jim Hickman and Cy Seymour.

mirrf · 05-24-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TribeFanInNC

There are a lot of players that fall into the "enhanced" (i.e. PED)

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Originally Posted by Splitter24

Cy Seymour.

STEROIDS!

1700 hits and a lifetime batting average > .300 a one year wonder? Sure, he had 1 Ty Cobb year and the rest were only Pete Rose esk.

(Oh and the dude had 1 year where he won 25 games as a pitcher!)

abailey3313 · 05-24-2013, 01:54 PM

Jacoby Ellsbury, 2011.

bear · 05-24-2013, 03:04 PM

Hurricane Bob Hazle, 1957 Milwaukee Braves

PotatoPeeler · 05-24-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by abailey3313

Jacoby Ellsbury, 2011.

This.

majesty95 · 05-26-2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by abailey3313

Jacoby Ellsbury, 2011.

I think if his career ended now he would be a lock for this Hall of Fame (Shame?)

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Originally Posted by Splitter24

Rick Wilkins, Jim Hickman and Cy Seymour.

Wilkins played 10 years but really only had one productive one so I think he could deserve inclusion. Seymour looked tobepretty good and Hickman had a few productive years, though none like his big one.

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Originally Posted by The Game

Brady Anderson, Bobby Thigpen

I think these guys fit in with Hickman wherever he belongs. Especially Thigpen, he was a really good closer but then fell off drastically.

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Originally Posted by PotatoPeeler

Bob Hamelin and Mark Prior are the first two that pop into my head.

These guys could definitely be in, especially Prior. Injuries ultimately did him in but but he only had that one great year.

Hamelin wasn't as big of a standout and had two decent years but was a bust otherwise. I remember him as the AAA beast. Just could never do it in the Bigs.

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Originally Posted by TribeFanInNC

My favorite example is Snuffy Stirnweiss, if only because of his name. He led the AL in all sorts of categories in 1944 and 1945, then basically became a utility IF for the rest of his career. Apparently, Joe Gordon and Scooter Rizzuto were better.

Two really goos years and then mediocrity. Lol. That's crazy. He definitely fits on some kind of has been list,

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Originally Posted by PotatoPeeler

Phil Plantier.

Absolutely!

I've upated the first post where I think some of these guys belong with links to their BBREF pages. We can "induct" them officially as compelling cases are made.

Goody · 05-26-2013, 01:32 AM

I guess Phil Bradley is more of a 2 or 3 year wonder. But I always thought he was very under appreciated, under the radar. Because he played on the horrible pre-Griffey Mariners...

Wonder what happened to him. His OBP was still very good as he faded out of the league barely into his 30's.

1985 WAR, Position players

1. Henderson (NYY) 9.9
2. Boggs (BOS) 9.1
3. Brett (KCR) 8.2
4. Barfield (TOR) 6.9
5. Mattingly (NYY) 6.4
6. Murray (BAL) 5.6
7. Ripken (BAL) 5.6
8. Gedman (BOS) 5.4
9. Gibson (DET) 5.3
10. Bradley (SEA) 4.8

Pretty good company to finish behind.

David Watts · 05-26-2013, 08:42 AM

Jerome Walton comes to mind, but not sure if he would qualify.

BaseballMan · 05-26-2013, 09:38 AM

Kevin Mass?

wireman · 05-26-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bear

Hurricane Bob Hazle, 1957 Milwaukee Braves

First guy I thought of. A justly celebrated couple of months, followed by total collapse. Out of baseball by 1959.

What about Rich Coggins, 1973 Orioles?

David Watts · 05-26-2013, 12:14 PM

If the title was one month wonders, I would go with Chris Shelton

John Madden · 05-26-2013, 12:30 PM

Sure, he's only 28, but Danny Valencia could end up on this list.

Edit: I guess he's more of a half-year wonder.

Prodigal Son · 05-26-2013, 01:01 PM

Charles Thomas Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com

edit: and Johnny Estrada won a silver slugger in 2004, but other than that year his career OPS was worse than .700: http://www.baseball-reference.com/pl...strajo01.shtml. Although I guess he was more of a two-year wonder.

05-23-2013, 05:26 PM	#1
majesty95 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,790	One Year Wonder Hall of Fame The Vladimir Guerrero thread mentioned Dontrelle Willis and that got me to thinking about some of the great one year wonders from MLB. Dontrelle was a mid-level starter for two years before gaining national prominence in 2005 going 22-10 with a 2.63 ERA and finishing 2nd to Chris Carpenter in the Cy Young voting. Willis went 12-12 with a 3.87 ERA the following year before falling apart the next year. Dontrelle never recovered and finished his Major League career with a 72-69 record and a 4.17 ERA. While his career numbers are reasonable, he's really only known for his one remarkable year where everything seemed to come together and made him into a star. His career meltdown later on has helped make him the first selection into the One Year Wonder Hall of Fame. 1st Ballot Joe Charbonneau Mark Fidrych Mark Prior Phil Plantier 50/50 Bob Hamelin Snuffy Stirnweiss Rick Wilkins Jacoby Ellsbury Outside Shot Brady Anderson Bobby Thigpen Jim Hickman Cy Seymour Bob Hazle __________________ College Football Sim League Last edited by majesty95; 05-26-2013 at 12:45 AM.

05-23-2013, 06:33 PM	#4
PotatoPeeler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 3,639	Bob Hamelin and Mark Prior are the first two that pop into my head. __________________ 培傑西 I have never taken a lesson on how to talk on TV in my life. - Tim McCarver Guns have only two enemies; rust and liberals. The world is a comedy to those that think; a tragedy to those that feel.

05-24-2013, 09:36 AM	#6
PotatoPeeler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 3,639	Phil Plantier. __________________ 培傑西 I have never taken a lesson on how to talk on TV in my life. - Tim McCarver Guns have only two enemies; rust and liberals. The world is a comedy to those that think; a tragedy to those that feel.

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abailey3313 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,718	Jacoby Ellsbury, 2011. __________________

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David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 10,212 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Mark Fidrych

05-24-2013, 01:59 AM	#5
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05-24-2013, 10:42 AM	#7
TribeFanInNC Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,019	There are a lot of players that fall into the "enhanced" (i.e. PED) or "war year" (i.e. everyone was away in the military) categories. I fail to acknowledge the first category. My favorite example is Snuffy Stirnweiss, if only because of his name. He led the AL in all sorts of categories in 1944 and 1945, then basically became a utility IF for the rest of his career. Apparently, Joe Gordon and Scooter Rizzuto were better. The-pitcher-formerly-known-as-Fausto-Carmona certainly applies. Of course, he was probably already 30 by the time he had his great season. I fondly remember Super Joe Charbonneau as well.

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05-26-2013, 01:32 AM	#14
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Korea Posts: 3,530	I guess Phil Bradley is more of a 2 or 3 year wonder. But I always thought he was very under appreciated, under the radar. Because he played on the horrible pre-Griffey Mariners... Wonder what happened to him. His OBP was still very good as he faded out of the league barely into his 30's. 1985 WAR, Position players 1. Henderson (NYY) 9.9 2. Boggs (BOS) 9.1 3. Brett (KCR) 8.2 4. Barfield (TOR) 6.9 5. Mattingly (NYY) 6.4 6. Murray (BAL) 5.6 7. Ripken (BAL) 5.6 8. Gedman (BOS) 5.4 9. Gibson (DET) 5.3 10. Bradley (SEA) 4.8 Pretty good company to finish behind. __________________ In the past: Laseron Baseball Association creator. Present: I am Rezulm on PT and OOTP Discord. Future: I wish it was the past. Last edited by Goody; 05-26-2013 at 01:38 AM.

05-26-2013, 08:42 AM	#15
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 10,212 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Jerome Walton comes to mind, but not sure if he would qualify.

05-26-2013, 09:38 AM	#16
BaseballMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,670	Kevin Mass?

05-26-2013, 12:14 PM	#18
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 10,212 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	If the title was one month wonders, I would go with Chris Shelton

05-26-2013, 12:30 PM	#19
John Madden Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 379 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Sure, he's only 28, but Danny Valencia could end up on this list. Edit: I guess he's more of a half-year wonder.

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Prodigal Son All Star Starter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Iahiodo a.k.a. the flyover Posts: 1,635	Charles Thomas Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com edit: and Johnny Estrada won a silver slugger in 2004, but other than that year his career OPS was worse than .700: http://www.baseball-reference.com/pl...strajo01.shtml. Although I guess he was more of a two-year wonder. Last edited by Prodigal Son; 05-26-2013 at 01:06 PM.