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Hall of Fame or not? Barry Bonds

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3 reasons why Barry Bonds should be inducted: Statistical Dominance: Barry Bonds is undeniably one of the greatest hitters in the history of baseball. He holds numerous records, including the all-time career home run record with 762 home runs. Bonds also holds the single-season home run record with 73 home runs in 2001. His ability to consistently get on base was remarkable, as evidenced by his all-time record for walks, intentional walks, as well as his on-base percentage. Bonds won a record seven MVP awards, demonstrating his exceptional performance and impact on the game. Pre-Steroid Era Excellence: Before his alleged involvement with performance-enhancing drugs, Bonds was already an exceptional player. He was a three-time MVP and a multiple-time Gold Glove winner. Bonds had already established himself as a formidable power hitter and an elite defensive outfielder during his early years with the Pittsburgh Pirates. His induction into the Hall of Fame would acknowledge his pre-steroi

Roberto Clemente, according to A.I.

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We interviewed an Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) about HOF member Roberto Clemente, and here are its answers: - What makes Roberto Clemente a great ball player? Roberto Clemente, the legendary baseball player, was truly one of a kind. As a baseball writer, I would like to highlight some of the aspects that made Clemente a great player. Unmatched Hitting Ability: Clemente was a prolific hitter, known for his exceptional bat speed, hand-eye coordination, and ability to make consistent contact. He won four batting titles during his career and finished with a career batting average of .317, an impressive feat. Outstanding Defensive Skills: Clemente was a gifted outfielder with a powerful arm and exceptional range. He won an astounding 12 Gold Glove Awards, a record for outfielders at the time, and was known for his acrobatic catches and rifle-like throws from right field. Clutch Performer: Clemente was known for his ability to come through in clutch situations. He performed exceptionally w

September 20: Happy Birthday Jason Bay

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Happy Birthday, Jason! Jason Raymond Bay was born on September 20, 1978 in Trail, Canada. 3x All-Star, ROY, SS, Games Leader, some defensive leaderships. .266 AVG, 222 HR, 754 RBI, 95 SB, 1200 Hits. Jason Bay and his teams:     San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners

May 29: Happy Birthday Charlie Hayes

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Happy Birthday, Charlie! Charles Dewayne Hayes was born on May 29, 1965 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Doubles Leader, Putouts as 3B Leader, Assists as 3B Leader, Double Plays Turned as 3B Leader. .262 AVG, 144 HR, 740 RBI, 47 SB, 1379 Hits. Charlie Hayes and his teams:            San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies,  New  York Yankees,  Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros (no card found)

March 22: Happy Birthday Ramon Martinez

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Happy Birthday, Ramon! Ramon Jaime Martinez was born on March 22, 1968 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. All-Star, CG Leader, SHO Leader, Fielding % as Pitcher Leader, No-Hit. 135-88 W-L, 3.67 ERA, 1427 SO, 0 SV Ramon Martinez and his teams:     Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates (card not found)

March 5: Happy Birthday Kent Tekulve

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Happy Birthday, Teke! Kenton Charles Tekulve was born on March 5, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio. All-Star, 4x Games Leader, 4x Defensive Games as P. 94-90 W-L, 2.85 ERA, 779 SO, 184 SV. Kent Tekulve  and his teams:   Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds.

March 1: Happy Birthday Johnny Ray

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Happy Birthday, Johnny! John Cornelius Ray was born on March 1, 1957 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. All-Star, Silver Slugger, 2x 2B Leader, Games Leader, Defensive Games as 2B Leader, PO as 2B Leader, Assists as 2B Leader.  .290 AVG, 53 HR, 594 RBI, 80 SB, 1502 Hits. Johnny Ray and his teams:   Pittsburgh Pirates and California Angels.

February 23: Happy Birthday Bobby Bonilla

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Happy Birthday, Bobby! Roberto Martin Antonio Bonilla was born on February 23, 1963 in Bronx, NY.  6x All-Star, 3x Silver Slugger, 2B Leader, Games Leader, Def. Games as 3B Leader, Assists as 3B Leader, Double Plays Turned as 3B Leader. .279 AVG, 287 HR, 1173 RBI, 45 SB, 2010 Hits. Bobby Bonilla and his teams:               Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals.

December 21: Happy Birthday Andy Van Slyke

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Happy Birthday, Slick! Andrew James Van Slyke was born on December  21, 1960 in Utica, New York. 3x All-Star, 5x GG, 2x SS, Hits Leader, Doubles Leader, Triples Leader, several defensive leaderships. .274 AVG, 164 HR, 792 RBI, 245 SB, 1562 Hits.   Andy Van Slykes and his teams:     St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies.

Latin and Caribbean Stars: Roberto Clemente

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  ROBERTO CLEMENTE (RF) FROM PUERTO RICO 🇵🇷  SOME OF HIS ACHIEVEMENTS Hall of Fame 1973 2x World Series Champion 3000 Hits Club 15x All-Star MVP 12x Gold Glove Award 4x Batting Title PLAYED FOR: Pittsburg Pirates (1955 - 1972)

June 9: Happy Birthday Dave Parker

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Happy Birthday, Cobra ! David Gene Parker was born on June 9, 1951 in Grenada, Mississippi. 7x All-Star, 3 GG, 3x SS, MVP, AS MVP, 2x Batting Title, RBI Leader, 2x SLG Leader, OPS Leader, Games Leader, Hits Leader, 2x Doubles Leader. .290 AVG, 339 HR, 1.493 RBI, 154 SB, 2.712 Hits.  Dave Parker and his teams: Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers, California Angels and Toronto Blue Jays Look for Dave Parker in eBay!

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