John Smoltz

FeelGoodAboutHood · #1 07-08-2005, 12:15 AM

If he gets to 200 wins, is he a HOF?

Jack of Arcades · #2 07-08-2005, 12:28 AM

Smoltz iz a lock at 200. I'm not so sure he wouldn't get in right now.

FeelGoodAboutHood · #3 07-08-2005, 12:38 AM

I didn't think so until I started looking at the numbers, you may be right.

RacersEdge · #4 07-08-2005, 01:23 AM

I didn't realize that he should hit the 2500 K mark his next start.

FeelGoodAboutHood · #5 07-08-2005, 01:29 AM

It is pretty unbeleivable that this guy has flown under the radar as much as he has. Everyone thinks he's good, but I don't think I'm alone when I say I didn't think I'd be seeing him at Cooperstown.

nothumb · #6 07-08-2005, 03:05 AM

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It is pretty unbeleivable that this guy has flown under the radar as much as he has. Everyone thinks he's good, but I don't think I'm alone when I say I didn't think I'd be seeing him at Cooperstown.

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Flown under what radar? You're not from the South. I grew up down there and everybody knows Smoltz pwns.

But take any decent pitcher and have him throw for Leo Mazzone for 15 years, you could end up with a HOF career. The man is a genius.

NT

Jack of Arcades · #7 07-08-2005, 03:14 AM

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I didn't think so until I started looking at the numbers, you may be right.

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I'm not saying I'd vote him, I'm saying what I think will happen.

FeelGoodAboutHood · #8 07-08-2005, 03:19 AM

Interesting. Elaborate?

Jack of Arcades · #9 07-08-2005, 03:30 AM

Beyond his very good career (I'd put him just outside right now), there's going to be a very big push to have all of the big three in the HOF. Plus, he's part of the 150/150 club which includes him and, uh, Eck.

If he continues pwning for another year after this I'll be convinced.

BTW, when you factor in his post-season numbers he has a 3.21 ERA in 3024 innings. Not too shabby...

mmbt0ne · #10 07-08-2005, 01:48 AM

Playoff game 7. You get any active pitcher to start. Smoltz is easily top 5, probably top 3.