Will Jorge Posada get a place in the Hall of Fame?
After the end of the 2011 season, the New York Yankees has not made a considerable change in their line-up except Jorge Posada, who a few days ago announced his preference not to comeback in the team this time.
The move however did not affect Jorge’s chances to be considered for the Hall of Fame. Posada, who has been a part of Major League Baseball for the last 17 years, now has a chance to register his name in the most prestigious Hall of any sport.
The question arises should Posada have the value to be place with top class players like Alex Rodriguez, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays and many more.
Replying to a question asked on Thursday at Home Foundation Fundraiser, Joe Torre, the former American League player and current MLB’s Executive Vice President of Baseball operations, stated without any delay, if he had to vote, he would never let the veteran
Yankee down.
"I've noticed over the years when guys get voted in, whether it’s first ballot, second ballot -- if you play in postseason, people get a chance to see you in a different light and it may carry a little more weight. But as much postseason as he’s played in,
I think consideration is certainly warranted," Torre said.
Mixed arguments are being put forward, some in favour and some in opposition. Statistically, Posada is not lacking anything that any former Hall of Famer had. In his 17 year tenure, which might extend further, Posada managed .273 with 1065 RBIs and 275 home-runs.
During his time, Yankees won five World Series, in which he played 125 post-season games to post .248 with 11 homers and 42 RBIs.
After making comparison with Hall of Famer Gary Carter, results showed that Carter as having less of a batting average than Posada but was superior in RBIs (1225) and home-runs (324). Carter played in 19 seasons and was selected in 11 All-Star games six
more than the Posada’s five.
Analysts also write that comparison of Posada with Hall of Famer Joe Gordon does not have any strong arguments, because the Yankees’ former second baseman has a relatively close record, but in fewer seasons. Gordon played 11 seasons to hit .268 with 253
homers and he made nine All-Star selections out of 11 years.
The Hall of Fame question became part of the headlines after Posada stated that he will not like to be back with the Yankees.
"I don’t know, I'm undecided on that," he said. "I want to make sure that it’s the right choice.”
When asked about his future, Posada reiterated that he is not sure about his future.
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