Al Downing
An All Star in 1967, Al Downing won 20 games in 1971 and was named NL Comeback Player of the Year. He also gave up Hank Aaron’s 715th HR.
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An All Star in 1967, Al Downing won 20 games in 1971 and was named NL Comeback Player of the Year. He also gave up Hank Aaron’s 715th HR.
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Manny Ramirez was a nine-time Silver Slugger, and 12-time All Star who holds the Major League record with 29 postseason homers.
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A six-time 20-game winner, Wes Ferrell hit a Major League record 37 homers as a pitcher. His brother Rick Ferrell is in the Hall of Fame.
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Innovative skipper Paul Richards used on-base percentage in the ’50s; many believe that former Vets Committee candidate belongs in the Hall.
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Would you put Steve Garvey in the Hall of Fame? He’s a ten-time All Star with six Silver Slugger Awards, four Gold Gloves, and an MVP.
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A two-time Manager of the Year and 2002 World Series champion, Mike Scioscia caught the most games in Dodger franchise history.
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The manager of the ’69 Miracle Mets, Gil Hodges led all Major League first baseman in hits, runs, total bases, homers and RBI during the decade of the 1950s.
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Gary Sheffield ranks in Major League Baseball’s top 35 in career homers, RBI, runs created, walks, offensive WAR and total bases.
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Tommy John has a strong case for the Hall of Fame; John won 20 or more games in a season three times and finished with 288 career wins.
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At the time of his retirement, only five players hit more homers than Jim Thome; he finished with 612 homers, 1,699 RBI and a .402 OBP.
Read More >"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball…"
~Jacques Barzun, 1954