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Topnotchsy
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- Aug 7, 2008
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There are a number of players who are pretty interesting conversations as far as their potential to make the HOF one day. I was thinking each one could make for an interesting discussion, and thought I'd start with Joey Votto.
To me Votto is a really interesting player. He's only once hit 30 homeruns at only twice knocked in 100 runs playing at 1st base, a traditional power position. He recently turned 33 and has 1406 career hits, having turned 25 in his first full season and having missed 50 games in 2012 and 100 in 2014.
At the same time, his ability to get on base is historically good. At .425 he has the 12th highest OBP of all-time. His OPS is 17th of all-time (presently) and almost identical to Pujols, Miguel Cabrera and Mike Trout.
I'd guess that he winds up with 2200 hits and 350 homers along with .310/.420/.520. Given the modern day recognition of the value of OBP, I think this would be sufficient to warrant serious HOF consideration.
Thoughts?
To me Votto is a really interesting player. He's only once hit 30 homeruns at only twice knocked in 100 runs playing at 1st base, a traditional power position. He recently turned 33 and has 1406 career hits, having turned 25 in his first full season and having missed 50 games in 2012 and 100 in 2014.
At the same time, his ability to get on base is historically good. At .425 he has the 12th highest OBP of all-time. His OPS is 17th of all-time (presently) and almost identical to Pujols, Miguel Cabrera and Mike Trout.
I'd guess that he winds up with 2200 hits and 350 homers along with .310/.420/.520. Given the modern day recognition of the value of OBP, I think this would be sufficient to warrant serious HOF consideration.
Thoughts?