Re: Gary Sheffield, future HOF\'er?
Should Sheff make the hall? It's close, but no. Seven time All Star, top 10 in MVP voting five times, top 5 three times. He has one Triple Crown point (leading the league in a TC category) over his career, which is a severe strike against him. It doesn't get any better if you give credit for top five finishes -- Sheffield would then have a mere seven points.
For context, Juan Gonazalez -- a year younger and about as many HRs -- has fewer all star games (3) but two MVPs (and wasn't an All Star during his 1986 MVP year). JuanGone also came in the top 5 two other times and one top 10 finish. His Triple Crown points are 3 and 10, depending on how you count it.
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