Chipper Jones

[Broken Parachute]

Hall of Fame?

Career numbers thus far:

.305 BA, 372 HR's, 1238 RBI's, 2022 hits, .405 OBP, .543 SLG, 143 OPS

Accomplishments: 1 MVP Award (1999), 5 All Star games, finished 2nd in RotY voting behind Hideo Nomo in 1995, 3 Silver Slugger Awards

Records: All Time Atlanta Braves HR Leader (372), most consecutive games with an extra base hit (14), Most HR's in one season for an NL switch hitter (45), third all time in HR's for switch hitters (behind Eddie Murray and Mickey Mantle)


162 gm Avg: .305, 33 HR, 110 RBI, 109 Runs, 12 SB, 180 Hits

(this thread is more feasible than my Andruw Jones one)

[xbrokendownx]

like i said...Mr Consistency

i went yes

[bigmike]

162 game averages of 33 HR, 110 RBI, .305 avg, .402 obp, .543 slg, only hit below .300 1 time when playing in 140+ games in a season, and one time in 137 games hit a measly .248. His career high in RBI's in 111 and his 162 game average is 110. Shows his immense and great consistency.

Struck out more then he walked only 3 times in his career for a season.
8 straight 100+ RBI seasons from 96-03.

Plus, injuries have been robbing him of his numbers or he'd be at 400+ HR's already and would be a slam dunk. And I think he's got the 3rd most HR's by a switch hitter, only behind Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray. Only switch hitter to hit .300 for his career and have 300 HR's in MLB history. And he wasn't a hinderance in the field, as he played league average defense throughout his career.

[bigmike]

I should add his Post Season numbers:

20 Post Season series: .288, 47 HR, 72 RBI, .411 OBP, .459 SLG
13 HR, 47 RBI.*

[HoustonCalling]

i still think he needs another 3 years of decent production

[Broken Parachute]

The fact that he's a switch hitter also makes his stats that much better. It's tough to hit consistently from both sides.

[Broken Parachute]

13 HR, 47 RBI.*Fuck baseball reference, the columns are messed up hahaha

[bigmike]

Fuck baseball reference, the columns are messed up hahaha
Haha, yeah, I saw that too.

And for what it's worth:

Gray Ink (http://www.baseball-reference.com/about/leader_glossary.shtml#gray_ink): Batting - 93 (245) (Average HOFer ≈ 144)
HOF Standards (http://www.baseball-reference.com/about/leader_glossary.shtml#hof_standards ): Batting - 55.3 (48) (Average HOFer ≈ 50)
HOF Monitor (http://www.baseball-reference.com/about/leader_glossary.shtml#hof_monitor): Batting - 132.0 (99) (Likely HOFer > 100)

[Broken Parachute]

If he plays three or four more years, I don't think there's any question he gets in.

[StandMyBrothers]

Ya I think he needs a few more years for this to be considered

[kshtoinks12]

Definitely.

[Broken Parachute]

hahahaha Chipper's stats at Shea Stadium:

.314, 17 HR's

Those are the best numbers for any player on the road in any stadium.

(He loves his numbers there so much he named his daughter Shea after the stadium. Barry Larkin's numbers were great at Shea too, he made Shea his daughter's middle name)

[youkwalks]

If only because he has probably been the most dominate and consistent 3B of his time.

[shOcktreAtmEnt]

i think he's in, so consistent when he's healthy

[mat1419]

he needs a few more years of that, but if he puts 3 or 4 more together definately. he puts 5 or 6 more together, first ballot.

[Broken Parachute]

I think it's time we bring this back, considering it looks like his career is over. Updated resume:

Career Stats
.306 BA, 436 HR, 1491 RBI, .405 OBP, .536 SLG, .941 OPS, 2490 hits

162 game averages
.306 BA, 31 HR, 107 RBI, .405 OBP, .536 SLG, 11 SB

Career Highlights/Awards
- 1990 MLB First Overall Draft Pick
- 1999 National League MVP
- 1995 National League ROTY runner-up
- 6x National League All Star
- 2008 Batting Champ
- 1995 World Series Champion

Career Accomplishments/Records
- Most consecutive games with an extra base hit (14 games)
- 8 consecutive 100+ RBI seasons (1996-2003)
- 14 consecutive 20+ home run seasons (1995-2008)
- Most home runs in a season by a National League switch hitter (45 HR)
- Third most career home runs for a switch hitter

[inevitable]

Hall of Fame?

Career numbers thus far:

.305 BA, 372 HR's, 1238 RBI's, 2022 hits, .405 OBP, .543 SLG, 143 OPS

Accomplishments: 1 MVP Award (1999), 5 All Star games, finished 2nd in RotY voting behind Hideo Nomo in 1995, 3 Silver Slugger Awards

Records: All Time Atlanta Braves HR Leader (372), most consecutive games with an extra base hit (14), Most HR's in one season for an NL switch hitter (45), third all time in HR's for switch hitters (behind Eddie Murray and Mickey Mantle)


162 gm Avg: .305, 33 HR, 110 RBI, 109 Runs, 12 SB, 180 Hits

(this thread is more feasible than my Andruw Jones one)

And a World Series... I'd induct him

[SgtSmegma]

He's a fringe guy IMO...he will get in due to his positive media image

[underdawg1119]

Favorite player since I was 8 years old. Absolutely.

/Shameless homer bias.

[Broken Parachute]

He's a fringe guy IMO...he will get in due to his positive media imageHow is he a fringe guy?

(not being a douche, just curious as to why you think he's not a lock)

[IcedOpethBlind]

absolutely yes

[inevitable]

How is he a fringe guy?

(not being a douche, just curious as to why you think he's not a lock)

Yeah don't really get that either to be honest.

[Zeran]

yes.

[sjb2k1]

good call on the bump. yes, he should be in.

[Scott Weber]

Yes.

[MrOctober430]

A no doubter.

[Oddpac87]

I hate him with a passion (so I voted no :-p), but he definitely deserves to get in.

[nateisawesome]

Yes

[J.C.]

Definite hall of famer.

[WakingTheMisery]

Easily top five of the players I've watched over the years. I watched Braves games as a kid, mostly for him.

[chaoticXpunk]

I'd say he's in now. I hope he comes back. Even if only so he can end his career on his own terms.

[Zack Haughton]

Seriously? This isn't even a discussion. He's the best third baseman to ever play the game, save for Brett, Schmidt, and maybe Matthews.

[open mind]

he'll get in the first year he's eligible thanks to all the players who've gotten caught up in steroid scandals. if not for that i think he'd have to wait a couple years.

[aloneatlastnj]

He's a fringe guy IMO...he will get in due to his positive media image

fringe? how the fuck?

[fightinirish217]

I say yes.

[SgtSmegma]

fringe? how the fuck?

In looking at his career numbers initially, for some reason my initial inclination was "fringe player". The more I compare them to the greats of the game, the more I agree with you

[SgtSmegma]

How is he a fringe guy?

(not being a douche, just curious as to why you think he's not a lock)

Late response, but you're probably right, as I mentioned in the above post. He's probably the 5 or 6 best 3B all time

[Bob Payne]

Voted yes. Someone less lazy should make threads for Derek Jeter, Vlad Guerrero, and Jamie Moyer. Those would be good debates. Well, the Jamie Moyer thread would probably be good for a bunch of Jamie Moyer jokes.

[bigmike]

If by "good debates" in regards to Derek Jeter being an HOFer, I'll just assume you meant to type "wouldn't be a debate at all, so there's no sense in making a thread about it."

Fucking LOL @ Jamie Moyer and Hall of Fame being linked with "would be a good debate."

[Scott Weber]

anybody who believes jamie moyer should be in the hall of fame should never be allowed to talk baseball again. the hall is reserved for good players, not mediocre ones who just pitch for 30 years.

[Broken Parachute]

Jamie Moyer? Really? And in what universe would Derek Jeter get snubbed from the HOF? Career BA of .315, 4 gold gloves, a ROTY award, 3000 hits (assuming) and the heart/soul of 5 World Series titles? It's not up for debate.

[showmethefever]

He was my favorite player, as well as Ken Griffey Jr., growing up.