Gil Hodges

[SWC75]

I think his playing career should have been enough to get him in the Hall of Fame, (370 home runs: the most for a right-handed national leaguer when he retired and a core player for the famous Brooklyn Dodger teams of the 1950's). I also think that a player's total career in baseball should be considered. Being the manager of one of baseball's most famous teams should have put him over the top. he clearly has the respect of everyone he ever dealt with.

Waiting for Gil Hodges, the most hard-luck candidate in Hall of Fame history

No one has been on a ballot more times or received more votes without reaching Cooperstown than the Dodgers slugger turned Mets manager.

theathletic.com

Gil Hodges Film

www.gilhodgesfilm.com

Quora

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[br801]

Yes, long overdue. Also one of the best fielding first basemen of his era.

 

[sutomcat]

I think his playing career should have been enough to get him in the Hall of Fame, (370 home runs: the most for a right-handed national leaguer when he retired and a core player for the famous Brooklyn Dodger teams of the 1950's). I also think that a player's total career in baseball should be considered. Being the manager of one of baseball's most famous teams should have put him over the top. he clearly has the respect of everyone he ever dealt with.

Waiting for Gil Hodges, the most hard-luck candidate in Hall of Fame history

No one has been on a ballot more times or received more votes without reaching Cooperstown than the Dodgers slugger turned Mets manager.

theathletic.com

Gil Hodges Film

www.gilhodgesfilm.com

Quora

www.quora.com

He also lost 3 prime years of his career to military service (he served in the Marines in WW2 and won a Bronze Star).

 

[SWC75]

He also lost 3 prime years of his career to military service (he served in the Marines in WW2 and won a Bronze Star).

Ironic that one of the arguments against him is his 'WAR'.

I doubt there were too many adequate replacements for Gil Hodges in his time.

 

[donniesyracuse]

I doubt there were too many adequate replacements for Gil Hodges in his time.

That’s not how WAR works.

 

[SWC75]

That’s not how WAR works.

Then it doesn't make much sense.

 

[Hoo's That]

One would think that the combination of his playing and managerial careers would make him an easy choice for the Old Timers Committee (or whatever they're calling it this week).

 

[donniesyracuse]

Then it doesn't make much sense.

It’s how many more wins you’re worth than the average replacement player for that year. You obviously are just being clever and know nothing about the statistic.

 

[SWC75]

It’s how many more wins you’re worth than the average replacement player for that year. You obviously are just being clever and know nothing about the statistic.

Gil was way above the average player for his time. His only rival as a first baseman would have been Kluszewski and Gil wins that comparison.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

It’s how many more wins you’re worth than the average replacement player for that year. You obviously are just being clever and know nothing about the statistic.

I mean it's a completely made up metric using an imaginary baseline, but we've discussed this before.

 

[donniesyracuse]

I mean it's a completely made up metric using an imaginary baseline, but we've discussed this before.

The baseline is not imaginary. It’s statistically determined every year.

 

[donniesyracuse]

Gil was way above the average player for his time. His only rival as a first baseman would have been Kluszewski and Gil wins that comparison.

I think Gil was excellent. A case can certainly made for him to be in the Hall of Fame. I only object to your flippant dismissal of WAR.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

The baseline is not imaginary. It’s statistically determined every year.

 

[br801]

Gil Hodges finally gets his call to the Baseball Hall of Fame | amNewYork

It's an honor that should have been anointed upon Gil Hodges so many years ago but finally, he is getting the recognition he deserves.

www.amny.com

 

[Cowtown]

I came here to post congrats to Tony, but it's also extended to Gil, Minnie, Buck and Jim. Prominent players from two of baseball's most golden eras.

Jim Kaat elected to Hall of Fame with Tony Oliva, Minnie Minoso, Gil Hodges, Buck O'Neil and Bud Fowler

Jim Kaat elected to Hall of Fame with Tony Oliva, Minnie Minoso, Gil Hodges, Buck O'Neil and Bud Fowler

www.hollandsentinel.com

 

[Hoo's That]

All those chosen by the committee deserved the honor.