Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Does Albert Belle have a chance to get into the HOF?

Albert Belle had pretty impressive numbers but unfortunately there are three factors that will keep him from the HOF.



One: He only played 12 seasons. Although his .295 lifetime batting average is excellent, he lacks in career hits. If he had played maybe 5 more seasons perhaps his numbers would have deserved consideration.



The second factor that will keep him out of the hall was his attitude toward the media. He was not a favorite of the baseball writers association.



Third: Hardly a fan favorite. His disregard to fans was well known throughout baseball.



Footnote: Jim Rice had the same attitude and look what it did to him in terms of the hall. The only reason Rice finally made it is because he stayed around look enough to compile the hits and RBI's needed to make it. I'm sure there are still a good number of baseball writers who would rather not see him in the hall.Does Albert Belle have a chance to get into the HOF?The writers have already had their say:



Albert Belle



Year Votes %

2006 -- 40 -- 7.7%

2007 -- 19 -- 3.5% -- relegated



Leaving his only chance as the relevant subcommittee of the Veterans Committee, which so far has elected no one. I cannot envision they're going to break that unofficial (but real) embargo for Belle. I suppose it's possible.



The Hall can and occasionally does modify its electoral policies from time to time, and perhaps a new format will emerge against which Belle's career would stand much more favorably. But for now, No, he's not getting a plaque.Does Albert Belle have a chance to get into the HOF?
No, and its unfortunate. I like Belle, I can still remember nintendo baseball where he was a automatic homerun hitter. Two things will keep him out, his attitude while playing rubbed people the wrong way and he only posted monster numbers for a 2-3 year window.Does Albert Belle have a chance to get into the HOF?he has 0 chance of getting in he didn't make the the required 10% of ballots to stay on the list

and will have no chance with the Veterans committee
He corked his bat and I have no doubt he was a steroid user. I think Manny started using with Belle when they both played on the Indians.





So hopefully no.Does Albert Belle have a chance to get into the HOF?He most definitely has a chance, attitude aside, he put up huge numbers.Does Albert Belle have a chance to get into the HOF?
There are dozens of outfielders who had better stats, and they're not in the Hall. Why Albert?



Bob
Pete Rose will be the HOF before Albert Belle.Does Albert Belle have a chance to get into the HOF?
No.
no

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