Baseball Finest

  Happy Birthday, Cabeza! Octavio Antonio Fernandez was born on June 30, 1963 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. 5 All-Star, 4x GG, Games Leader, AB Leader, 2B Leader, 2x Def. Games as SS Leader, 3x PO as SS Leader, 2x Assists as SS Leader, Fld% as 3B Leader, 2x Fld% as SS Leader. .288 AVG, 94 HR, 844 RBI, 246 SB, 2276 Hits. Tony Fernandez and his teams:         Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers (no card found)

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

Here we have  3 reasons why Steve Garvey should be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame: Impressive Career Statistics: Steve Garvey played in the major leagues for 19 seasons, during which he accumulated 2,599 hits, 1,308 RBIs, and a .294 batting average. He was also a 10-time All-Star and a 4-time Gold Glove winner. These career statistics put him among the best players of his generation. Postseason Success: Garvey was a standout performer in the postseason, where he hit .338 with 11 home runs and 31 RBIs in 55 games. He was named the National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player in 1978 and 1984 and helped lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series title in 1981. Impact on the Game: Garvey's impact on the game extends beyond his impressive on-field accomplishments. He was known for his leadership and professionalism both on and off the field, and he was a role model for many young players. And 3 reasons why Steve Garvey should not be inducted into the Baseball H

We interviewed an Artificial Intelligence (A. I.) about HOF member Tony Gwynn, and here are its answers: - What makes Tony Gwynn a great ball player? I can tell you that Tony Gwynn is widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of the game. What made Gwynn such a great ball player was his exceptional ability to hit for average, his incredible hand-eye coordination, and his unwavering work ethic. Gwynn played his entire 20-year career with the San Diego Padres, and during that time, he won eight National League batting titles and amassed 3,141 hits. His career batting average of .338 is the highest of any player who debuted after World War II, and he is widely regarded as one of the best pure hitters of all time. What made Gwynn so special was his incredible ability to make contact with the ball. He was a master at hitting to all fields, and he had an incredible eye for the strike zone. He rarely struck out. Off the field, Gwynn was known for his dedication to the game

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

Happy Birthday, Quilvio! Quilvio Alberto Veras was born on April 3, 1971 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. SB Leader. .270 AVG, 32 HR, 239 RBI, 183 SB, 759 Hits. Quilvio Veras and his teams:     Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves.

Happy Birthday, Steve! Steven Allen Finley was born on March 12, 1965 in Union City, Tennessee. 2x All-Star, 5x GG, 2x Triples Leader, 2x Games Leader, some defensive leaderships. .271 AVG, 304 HR, 1167 RBI, 320 SB, 2548 Hits. Steve Finley and his teams:               Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies.

Happy Birthday, Dave! David Francis Dravecky was born on February 14, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio. All-Star. 64-57 W-L, 3.13 ERA, 558 SO, 10 SV. Dave Dravecky and his teams:   San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. 

    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