Andruw Jones’s Hall of Fame case rests on his doing what no one else could do when he was at his best. Is that enough to get in? WillLaws takes a look
like a spider to capture a ball in his glove’s web. Upon seeing Jones’s signature Spider-Man catch, Braves broadcaster Pete Van Wieren said, “I don’t know what you’re supposed to say about this kind of play, because you’ve never seen it before.”
That combination of prowess in the field and at the plate made Jones one of the best players alive during his peak. Between 1998 and 2007, he ranked third with 57.6 WAR, behind only Alex Rodriguez and Barry Bonds , and just ahead of three players tied with 54.9: Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones’s longtime teammate and first-ballot Hall of Famer; Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, who’s also on this year’s ballot; and Pujols.
From a legacy perspective, Jones was the most important defender for the 1990s Braves dynasty that featured three Hall of Fame pitchers: Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz. That trio undoubtedly benefited from their ballhawk’s shallow positioning, uncanny routes and formidable speed. He should also earn some credit for putting his home country on the map as a hotbed for baseball talent.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
In aftermath of Bonds and Clemens drama, Hall of Fame ballot seems a bit wantingNo more Barry Bonds or Roger Clemens to kick around on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, but these candidates seem to be a bit lacking.
Weiterlesen »
J.J. Watt's Hall of Fame career coming to an end SundayJ.J. Watt possibly announces retirement on Twitter.
Weiterlesen »
J.J. Watt's Hall of Fame career coming to an end, announces retirementJ.J. Watt (JJWatt) announces retirement from the NFL.
Weiterlesen »
Jimmy Rollins Belongs in the Hall of Fame—But He Has a Long Way to Go'If Rollins isn’t a Hall of Famer, then who is the next HOF shortstop after Jeter?' He has a long way to go in terms of securing votes, but Jimmy Rollins (JimmyRollins11) deserves to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame, ByMattMartell writes
Weiterlesen »
Rob Gronkowski Could Return to NFL in 2023, per ReportThe future Hall of Fame tight end has already retired twice, in 2019 and 2022.
Weiterlesen »
80-year-old California store owner, who gained fame for shooting robber, diesAn 80-year-old California liquor store owner, who gained fame after opening fire with a shotgun and wounding a would-be armed robber, has died.
Weiterlesen »