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3 reasons why Dave Kingman should be inducted: Impressive Power Hitter: Dave Kingman was a prolific home run hitter who recorded 442 career home runs, ranking him among the top 40 players of all time. He was also the first player in MLB history to record three seasons with at least 35 home runs for three different teams, a testament to his ability to hit for power and consistency. Longevity: Kingman played in the major leagues for 16 seasons, a testament to his longevity and durability as a player. He was consistently productive throughout his career and was a feared hitter who struck fear in opposing pitchers. All-Star Appearances: Kingman was selected to three All-Star Games during his career, which demonstrates his impact and recognition among his peers and the league. 3 reasons why Dave Kingman should not be inducted: Lack of Consistency: While Kingman had a reputation as a powerful hitter, he also had a tendency to be streaky and inconsistent. He had a career batting average of .2

Happy Birthday, Little Professor! Dominic Paul DiMaggio was born on February 12, 1917 in San Francisco, California.  7x All-Star, 2x Runs Leader, 3B Leader, SB Leader, Games Leader, 2x AB Leader, several defensive leaderships. .298 AVG, 87 HR, 618 RBI, 100 SB, 1680 Hits Dom DiMaggio and his team: Boston Red Sox.

MARK McGWIRE "Big Mac" Positions : First Baseman Full Name : Mark David McGwire Bats : Right -  Throws : Right Born : October 1, 1963 in Pomona, California, USA Organizations :  Oakland Athletics (12), St. Louis Cardinals (5) MARK McGWIRE'S WALL OF GLORY HONORS AND AWARDS All Star: 12  (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000) Rookie of the Year:  1 (1987) Gold Gloves: 1 (1990) Silver Sluggers:  3 (1992, 1996, 1998) HR Derby Champ: 1 (1992) World Series Rings: 1 (1989) BATTING HR Leader:  4 (1987, 1996, 1998, 1999) RBI Leader: 1 (1999) OBP Leader: 2 (1996, 1998) SLG Leader:  4 (1987, 1992, 1996, 1998) OPS Leader:  2 (1996, 1998) BB Leader: 2: (1990, 1998) FIELDING Putouts:  1 (1990) Def. Games as 1B: 1 (1990) Putouts as 1B: 1 (1990) Assists as 1B: 1 (1991)   FACTS: An immensely popular player during his playing time, Mark McGwire's strength were HR and BB. Mark McGwire is one of the most prolific HR hitters is baseball history,

    DAVE KINGMAN "King Kong" Positions : Leftfielder, First Baseman and Third Baseman Full Name : David Arthur Kingman Bats : Right -  Throws : Right Born : December 21, 1948 in Pendleton, Oregon, USA Organizations :  New York Mets (6), San Francisco Giants (4), Chicago Cubs (3), Oakland Athletics (3), San Diego Padres (1), California Angels (1), New York Yankees (1) DAVE KINGMAN'S WALL OF GLORY HONORS AND AWARDS All Star:  3 (1976, 1979, 1980) Comeback of the Year:  1 (1984) DH of the Year:  1 (1984) BATTING HR Leader:  2 (1979, 1982) SLG Leader:  1 (1979) OPS Leader:  1 (1979)   FACTS: Dave Kingman (6'6'') was a power hitter, known for his long home runs (he hit one measured at over 550 feet in 1979). At the moment of his retirement he ranked 16th in career HR (442) He stroke out frequently (3-time NL leader, and his 1816 career SO were the 4th-highest in MLB history at the time of his retirement), resulting in low AVG and OBP.  He started his career as OF a

  DAVE CONCEPCION Positions : Shortstop, Second Baseman and Third Baseman Full Name : David Ismael Concepcion Benitez Bats : Right -  Throws : Right Born : June 17, 1948 in Ocumare de la Costa, Aragua, Venezuela Organizations : Cincinnati Reds (19) DAVE CONCEPCION'S WALL OF GLORY HONORS AND AWARDS All Star:  9 (1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982) AS MVP:  1 (1982) Gold Gloves:  5 (1974, 1975, 1976m 1977, 1979) Silver Sluggers:  2 (1981, 1982) World Series Rings:  2 (1975, 1976) FIELDING Def. Games as SS:  1  (1977) PO as SS:  1 (1976) Assists as SS:  2 (1974, 1976)  Double Plays Turned as SS: 1 (1979) Fielding % as SS: 1 (1977)  FACTS: Dave Concepcion was considered by many to be the best SS of the 1970s. He formed with the Hall of Fame member Joe Morgan one of the best middle-infield combinations of their era. He followed the footsteps of great Venezuelan Shortstops (and his heroes) Luis Aparicio and Chico Carrasquel. In 1975 he joined Johnny Bench (C), Tony P

Happy Birthday, CarGo! Carlos Eduardo González was born on October 17, 1985 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. 3x All-Star, 3x GG, 2x SS, Batting Title, Hits Leader. .285 AVG, 234 HR, 785 RBI, 122 SB, 1432 Hits Carlos Gonzalez and his teams:   Oakland Athletics, Colorado Rockies, Cleveland Indians (no card found), Chicago Cubs (no card found).

  NOMAR GARCIAPARRA Positions : Shortstop, First Baseman and Third Baseman Full Name : Anthony Nomar Garciaparra Bats : Right -  Throws : Right Born : July 23, 1973 in Whittier, California, USA Organizations :  Boston Red Sox (9), Los Angeles Dodgers (3), Chicago Cubs (2), Oakland Athletics (1) NOMAR GARCIAPARRA'S WALL OF GLORY HONORS AND AWARDS All Star: 6  (1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006) Rookie of the Year:  1 (1997) Silver Slugger: 1 (1997) BATTING Batting Average:  2 (1999, 2000) Hits Leader: 1 (1997) Doubles Leader:  1 (2002) Triples Leader: 1 (1997) AB Leader:  1 (1997) FIELDING Putouts as SS:  1 (1997) Double Plays Turned as SS:  1 (1997) WHO? Nomar Garciaparra is an American former SS, 1B and 3B. He was an 6-time All-Star for the Boston Red Sox (5) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1) and 2-time batting champion. Nomar Garciaparra, who is of Mexican-American descent, played during 14 seasons, winning unanimously the AL Rookie of the Year Award in 1997 (AVG .306, 30 HR, 98

MIKE HARGROVE "The Human Rain Delay" Positions : First Baseman and Left Fielder Full Name : Dudley Michael Hargrove Bats : Left -  Throws : Left Born : October 26, 1949 in Perryton, Texas, USA Organizations :  Cleveland Indians (7), Texas Rangers (5), San Diego Padres (1) MIKE HARGROVE'S WALL OF GLORY HONORS AND AWARDS All Star:  1 (1975) Rookie of the Year:  1 (1974) BATTING BB Leader:  2 (1976, 1978) OBP Leader:  1 (1981) FIELDING Putouts:  1 (1980) Def. Games as 1B:  1  (1980) Putouts as 1B:  1 (1980) Assists as 1B:  2 (1978, 1982)  WHO? The "Human Rain Delay" is an American former first baseman. After retiring Hargrove managed the Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners. . Mike Hargrove played during 12 seasons, winning the AL Rookie of the Year Award in 1974 (AVG .323, 4 HR, 66 RBI), becoming the first Ranger to be so honored. He was especially effective in getting on base and moving runners. Mike Hargrove earned his nickname for his delib