Future Potential Hall Of Famers(Players 30 or Younger)

[Topnotchsy]

Only Pujols is a lock at this point (pretty insane he's a lock before he's 30.)

Miguel Cabrera certainly has had HOF stats for the first seven full seasons of his career. Still needs a bunch more top flight seasons, but definitely impressive to this point.

Mauer has put up numbers that few catchers ever have (in fact in some ways like batting titles, like no one before him.)

Hanley Ramirez has been really impressive, especially at SS.

Dunn was mentioned. He'll be 30 for a few more months. It will be hard to keep him out if he hits 600+ homers, and to be honest, his OBP makes it that he's worth a lot more than someone looking at BA might think (though his defense hurts.)

CC Sabathia was another name mentioned, and he probably has the best chance of reaching 300 wins of any pitcher in baseball right now (though he's still a long, long ways away.)

Fielder could be right around 400 homers at 30 years old. Definitely a name worth considering.

He's been my guy for a long time so I may be biased, but Carl Crawford is just a few hits away from 1500, has 400+ steals, 100+ homers and 100+ triples already.

 

[matfanofold]

Only Pujols is a lock at this point (pretty insane he's a lock before he's 30.)

Pujols is closer to 31 than 30, but even a 29 year pujols would have been nearly as desserving. Point being is that his career is the type you need to have to be a serious candidate for a HOF discussion for a sub 30 year old player. And lets face it, how many players have hit the bigs running and strung together 10 straight MVP caliber seasons? This is why pujols is king, and all the rest shall bow.

 

[rico08]

He's been my guy for a long time so I may be biased, but Carl Crawford is just a few hits away from 1500, has 400+ steals, 100+ homers and 100+ triples already.

I think we'll continue see more pitcher dominant seasons and seasons where speed/power players like Crawford will have the most statistically impressive years. The offensive highlights will be 30/30 guys like CC, Matt Kemp, and Hanley Ramirez rather than guys with tons of home runs. What I'm saying is, Carl Crawford will probably be referred to as the benchmark as far as performance for those type players. It also doesn't hurt that he plays great defense and has a strong arm.

 

[Vagrant]

Only Pujols is a lock at this point (pretty insane he's a lock before he's 30.)

Pujols is closer to 31 than 30, but even a 29 year pujols would have been nearly as desserving. Point being is that his career is the type you need to have to be a serious candidate for a HOF discussion for a sub 30 year old player. And lets face it, how many players have hit the bigs running and strung together 10 straight MVP caliber seasons? This is why pujols is king, and all the rest shall bow.

Plus, the very real possibility that Pujols is actually 34 or 35 has to resonate with some. I am by no means a Pujols hater, but his emergence was highly suspicious. Even if he is that old, he's a first ballot guy regardless, but man did he ever come out of nowhere with an already mature frame.

Adam Dunn is a good choice here. 340+ HR at 30 years old makes him a solid bet for 500, which should get him in comfortably without steroid allegations. He desperately needs to move to a contender to get some postseason ABs under his belt and some all star selections, but that's beside the point. How can a guy who has 6 100 RBI seasons and 7 seasons of 38+ HRs have only made 1 all star team? It's just odd.

 

[Topnotchsy]

He's been my guy for a long time so I may be biased, but Carl Crawford is just a few hits away from 1500, has 400+ steals, 100+ homers and 100+ triples already.

I think we'll continue see more pitcher dominant seasons and seasons where speed/power players like Crawford will have the most statistically impressive years. The offensive highlights will be 30/30 guys like CC, Matt Kemp, and Hanley Ramirez rather than guys with tons of home runs. What I'm saying is, Carl Crawford will probably be referred to as the benchmark as far as performance for those type players. It also doesn't hurt that he plays great defense and has a strong arm.

It was pretty cool to see him have his best statistical season in a the "Year of the Pitcher." I do believe that once he leaves Tampa we'll see a rise in his stats, including SB's. He's mentioned that the turf wears on his legs, and based on what I've seen I think he's cut back on steals toward the end of the season to keep fresher for the playoffs (I think its the easiest way to explain why his SB's were down, down the stretch, but he was still hitting well and legging out tons of triples.)

Some will depend on how well he is able to maintain his legs as he gets older of course.

 

[RiceLynnEvans75]

David Wright, Hanley Ramirez, Stephen Strasburg, Aroldis Chapman, Evan Longoria, Brian McCann, Ryan Braun, Matt Kemp, Tim Lincecum, Felix Hernandez.

I thought Strasburg was already enshrined?

 

[Dice-K Collector]

Wow! No one said Prince Fielder yet?

The guy is 26 years old and has 192HR. Let's be honest. Home runs are the easiest way to get into the Hall.

I know there are concerns about how Fielder will age, but he's certainly on track.

^ This. He is underrated if you ask me, if he was a Yankee or Red Sox he would be extremely popular

I don' think many overrated players are this brash:

Hes still a great hitter.

 

[Codasco07]

Plus, the very real possibility that Pujols is actually 34 or 35 has to resonate with some. I am by no means a Pujols hater, but his emergence was highly suspicious. Even if he is that old, he's a first ballot guy regardless, but man did he ever come out of nowhere with an already mature frame.

I don't understand how people continue to think he's older than listed. He's been a SUPERSTAR in this league for 10 years now, don't you think every team, journalist, etc. has done all the investigation into this? Don't you think the Cardinals did extensive research into this when they signed him to a $100 million contract after his third season?

 

[elmalo]

Hmmm....

I akin selecting a potential HOF'er in the sub 30 group to selecting a CY or an MVP before the AS break. Having said that, Cabrera would also be on my short list of 'more than possible'. But for me, to look in to it any further is conjecture at best.

Isn't 90% of the stuff here conjecture?

As far as dealing with premature estimations and projections? Yep..

You mean that Strausburgs 6 starts and Chapmans 5 innings werent enough for you to be able to determine if they are gonna be Hall of Famers? hahahahha

 

[jwc9p]

I am not going to mention all the others people have mentioned but I have to mention one who was only mentioned once before.

Buster Posey

I got to watch him kill us at FSU 3 years ago and I decided then and there he is the best player I have ever seen play. I don't see him faltering any time soon. Great natural talent. I may have a bit of a man-crush on him

 

[elmalo]

Pujols is really the only lock bc he has played and been consistent for so long. Other guys maybe, if they keep on producing like Cabrera, Howard, Mauer, Lincecum and Cano. Utley. Hanley Ramirez maybe.

 

[elmalo]

Only Pujols is a lock at this point (pretty insane he's a lock before he's 30.)

Pujols is closer to 31 than 30, but even a 29 year pujols would have been nearly as desserving. Point being is that his career is the type you need to have to be a serious candidate for a HOF discussion for a sub 30 year old player. And lets face it, how many players have hit the bigs running and strung together 10 straight MVP caliber seasons? This is why pujols is king, and all the rest shall bow.

Plus, the very real possibility that Pujols is actually 34 or 35 has to resonate with some. I am by no means a Pujols hater, but his emergence was highly suspicious. Even if he is that old, he's a first ballot guy regardless, but man did he ever come out of nowhere with an already mature frame.

Adam Dunn is a good choice here. 340+ HR at 30 years old makes him a solid bet for 500, which should get him in comfortably without steroid allegations. He desperately needs to move to a contender to get some postseason ABs under his belt and some all star selections, but that's beside the point. How can a guy who has 6 100 RBI seasons and 7 seasons of 38+ HRs have only made 1 all star team? It's just odd.

R-O-I-D-S!

 

[miguelcabrera]

Wow! No one said Prince Fielder yet?

The guy is 26 years old and has 192HR. Let's be honest. Home runs are the easiest way to get into the Hall.

I know there are concerns about how Fielder will age, but he's certainly on track.

cabrera is 27 and has 247 homeruns so unless fielder hits 55 bombs next year miggy is ahead of him pace wise

 

[chromerookies]

I'm sorry but Adam Dunn?? :lol: Thats by far the funniest thing I have heard! The only good thing Dunn does is hit HR, so if he gets in then Dave Kingman should be a lock! ::facepalm::

 

[elmalo]

Matt Laporta

Have you been drinking?

 

[elmalo]

Wow! No one said Prince Fielder yet?

The guy is 26 years old and has 192HR. Let's be honest. Home runs are the easiest way to get into the Hall.

I know there are concerns about how Fielder will age, but he's certainly on track.

I think I like Ryan Howard & Ryan Braun's chances more than Fielder's.

Ryan Braun?

 

[chromerookies]

Right now the only lock HOF under 30 is Pujols. Although Miggy is right behind him. Other than that probably Howard,Mauer and Delmon Young

 

[elmalo]

He's been my guy for a long time so I may be biased, but Carl Crawford is just a few hits away from 1500, has 400+ steals, 100+ homers and 100+ triples already.

I think we'll continue see more pitcher dominant seasons and seasons where speed/power players like Crawford will have the most statistically impressive years. The offensive highlights will be 30/30 guys like CC, Matt Kemp, and Hanley Ramirez rather than guys with tons of home runs. What I'm saying is, Carl Crawford will probably be referred to as the benchmark as far as performance for those type players. It also doesn't hurt that he plays great defense and has a strong arm.

He is a good player. But Hall of Fame? Thats a bit of a stretch.

 

[tpeichel]

Definitely a long-shot, but Justin Morneau needs to be in the conversation as a 29 year-old with a 1st and 2nd place MVP finish on his resume. Hopefully he bounces back from the concussion that ended a year that arguably would have been his best so far.

.345/.437/.618 with 18 HR in 296 AB

Career Countng Stats
H = 995
HR = 181
RBI = 679

.286/.358/.511

The new stadium could really hurt his chances if he stays in MN his entire career though.

Agree with the poster on Prince Fielder. As a 26 year-old, he has a 3rd and 4th place MVP finish and his career totals are:

H = 826
HR = 192
RBI = 536

.279/.385/.535

If he can slim down like Ryan Howard, he'll be able to prolong his career. Speaking of Howard who is still 30 years old. He has a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th place MVP along with a World Series ring and career stats of:

H = 902
HR = 253
RBI = 748

.279/.372/.572

And measured against the great one, Pujols who is 30 and has 3 MVPS, 2 2nd, a 3rd, and a 4th with career stats of:

H = 1900
HR = 408
RBI = 1230

.331/.426/.624

Pujols has 3 more years in the league than Howard, but completely dwarfs his numbers. If he plays until he's 40, what kind of numbers does he put up? 3500+ hits and 700+ HRs?

 

[elmalo]

I am not going to mention all the others people have mentioned but I have to mention one who was only mentioned once before.

Buster Posey

I got to watch him kill us at FSU 3 years ago and I decided then and there he is the best player I have ever seen play. I don't see him faltering any time soon. Great natural talent. I may have a bit of a man-crush on him

Lets see him play a full season first.