Should MiLB stats count towards potential HoF's

66_Fiat · 09-13-2021, 09:16 PM

Veteran Committees have been rightfully voting in Negro League players that had the skill, but lacked opportunity. This is an apples to oranges comparison due to obvious circumstances.

I'm only drawing the comparison that MiLB players are playing against the best talent among them at the time within a professional baseball league. It's not their fault the owners want to save $3-$20M and a year (or three) despite their talent.

If the MiLB players are also well above their peers, shouldn't that count towards their greatness? Just recently, we can look to Goldschmidt and Bryant. They were ready for Opening Day the spring after they graduated college.

Hell, Goldschmidt had 2 full MLB seasons of ABs (3 years in the minors) and averaged 42HR/132RBI, and a .317/.408/.620 slash line.

Bryant also dominated in his 2+ seasons. 648 ABs in the minors. 212H, 55HR, 152RBI, 18SB, and a better OPS than Goldy (.425/.667)

I'm not saying the stats should count overall (i.e., Ichiro vs Rose for lifetime professional hits), but if the CBA drastically shifts towards younger players getting the call due to a change in arbitration dates/salary constrictions, then maybe those players that got the late call ups should have their early MiLB seasons assessed as well.

I'm not even considering collegiate stats.

09-13-2021, 09:16 PM	#1
66_Fiat Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 3,168	Should MiLB stats count towards potential HoF's Veteran Committees have been rightfully voting in Negro League players that had the skill, but lacked opportunity. This is an apples to oranges comparison due to obvious circumstances. I'm only drawing the comparison that MiLB players are playing against the best talent among them at the time within a professional baseball league. It's not their fault the owners want to save $3-$20M and a year (or three) despite their talent. If the MiLB players are also well above their peers, shouldn't that count towards their greatness? Just recently, we can look to Goldschmidt and Bryant. They were ready for Opening Day the spring after they graduated college. Hell, Goldschmidt had 2 full MLB seasons of ABs (3 years in the minors) and averaged 42HR/132RBI, and a .317/.408/.620 slash line. Bryant also dominated in his 2+ seasons. 648 ABs in the minors. 212H, 55HR, 152RBI, 18SB, and a better OPS than Goldy (.425/.667) I'm not saying the stats should count overall (i.e., Ichiro vs Rose for lifetime professional hits), but if the CBA drastically shifts towards younger players getting the call due to a change in arbitration dates/salary constrictions, then maybe those players that got the late call ups should have their early MiLB seasons assessed as well. I'm not even considering collegiate stats. __________________ There is a difference between best hitter and best player. Paying nicely for 2013 and 2015 TTT Pujols "The Machine" patches!