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EvilJuan · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 9:22 pm Post subject: Steve Garvey: HOF Caliber?

Former Dodger, Padre on BBWAA Ballot for final time

What does it take to be elected to the Hall of Fame?

It isn't just putting up the numbers; although having significant numbers can't hurt your chances.

It isn't winning awards, such as the MVP; or appearances in the All-Star game...

Steve Garvey had a great career. Should he be in the Hall of Fame?
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1golfer1 · MLB Rookie Joined: 25 Aug 2006 Posts: 135

not even close. and i'm a former dodger fan...stolen away by the dbacks!

Hank · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:11 pm Post subject:

I voted no, and Steve Garvey was my all-time idol growing up. I would have killed another kid for saying a bad word about the Garv.

Although he was a leading personality in 1970's baseball on one of the three or four best teams of the decade, he was a defensive liability (how did he ever win a gold glove), his obp was terrible, and he was a lousy base runner. He was a very good player for his era, but if he had not played for the Dodgers, he would not even be considered for the HOF.

nystro · A-Ball Kid Joined: 05 Oct 2006 Posts: 22 Location: Tempe

I voted no. Garvey's career numbers are very similar to John Olerud.

Garvey .294/.329/.446, 2599 hits, 272 HR, 1320 RBI, OPS+ 116
Olerud .295/.398/.465, 2239 hits, 255 HR, 1230 RBI, OPS+ 129

Is Olerud a HOFer? No. Like Garvey, he was a very good player but not an elite player.

matt · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:18 am Post subject:

If Garvey could get in then so should Grace and Gonzo. No.

David B · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 11:19 am Post subject:

And then Mattingly gets in...and Bill Buckner...and Will Clark.

stu · Everyday Player Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 560

Gil Hodges, Roy Sievers, Boog Powell, Mickey Vernon, Tony Perez...

Who let Perez in anyway. I guess the 70's Reds are like the 27 Yankees that everyone on the team should get in. How did the O's beat them.