2020 VETERANS COMMITTEE PLAYER ELECTION BALLOT
Garciaparra, Nomar
Having spent his career mainly with my team, I may be a little bit biased, however, …
In his 14-year career, he accomplished quite a bit as a more than a “good” shortstop. His career batting average of .306 is 8th overall and 1st among shortstops, his .509 slugging percentage among shortstops is surpassed only by A. Rod and his On Base Percentage ranks 4th behind Larkin, Jeter, and A. Rod. His homers (#5 among SS) and RBI’s (#6 among SS) add to his accomplishments as well. Add to that 4 straight All-Star starts and 2 Reserve selections as well as 6 Division Series, 3 League Playoffs, and 2 World Series and you have, in my opinion, a player deserving of consideration for the Hall of Fame.
Sosa, Sammy
His carrer spanned 11 years, with 6 different teams. In that time, he amassed 441 Home Runs (Good for 9th All-Time), 1206 RBI’s (23rd All-Time).
Career .275 Batting Average & a .359 ON Base Percentage.
4 Time All-Star Starter, 2001 MWBL Most Valuable Player in the American League.
Sosa has 12 Career Post Season Home Runs, 30 Career Post Season RBI’s.
2003 World Series Most Valuable Player.
Giles, Brian
A 13 Year career, six-time All-Star & 2002 World Series MVP. Amassed 1853 Hits, 1164 RBI’s, 1157 Walks & only 875 Strike Outs. Career .289 hitter, with a .387 On-Base Percentage
Rolen, Scott
A 16 Year career, five-time All-Star, 1998 Rookie of the Year, four Gold Gloves at the Hot Corner. Amassed 1985 Hits & 1163 RBI’s. Career .279 hitter, with a .368 On-Base Percentage
Brown, Kevin
He won two Cy Young awards. four all-stars and a gold glove. Career 2.81 ERA
While his career was short in his prime he was amazing winning 20 wins and two 23-win seasons. Half his seasons he played in the playoffs and three times he made the World Series.