Baseball Finest

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...

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, Big Cat! Andres Jose Galarraga was born on July 18, 1961 in Caracas, Venezuela. 5x All-Star, 2x GG, 2x SS, Batting Title, HR Leader, 2x RBI Leader, Hits Leader, Doubles Leader, several defensive leaderships. .288 AVG, 399 HR, 1425 RBI, 128 SB, 2333 Hits. Andres Galarraga and his teams:         Montreal Expos, St. Louis Cardinals, Colorado Rockies, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants, Anaheim Angels (no card found)

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)

Happy Birthday, Hunter! Hunter Andrew Pence was born on April 13, 1983 in Fort Worth, Texas. 4x All-Star, 2x Games Leader, AB Leader, several defensive leaderships. .279 AVG, 244 HR, 942 RBI, 120 SB, 1791 Hits. Hunter Pence and his teams:         Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers.

Happy Birthday, Buster! Gerald Dempsey Posey was born on March 27, 1987 in Leesburg, Georgia. 7x All-Star, MVP, ROY, GG, 5x SS, Batting Title, Double Plays Turned as C Leader, Caught Stealing as C Leader.  .302 AVG, 158 HR, 729 RBI, 23 SB, 1500 Hits. Buster Pusey and his team: San Francisco Giants.

Happy Birthday, Bobby! Bobby Lee Bonds was born on March 15, 1946 in Riverside, California. 3x All-Star, 3x GG, AS MVP, 2x Runs Leader, some defensive leaderships. .268 AVG, 332 HR, 1024 RBI, 461 SB, 1886 Hits. Bobby Bonds and his teams:               San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, California Angels, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs.

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.