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Will Ken Griffey Jr. be a first-ballot Hall of Famer?
Will Ken Griffey Jr. be a first-ballot Hall of Famer?
CHESTER SCOTT, Middletown: “Absolutely. With his numbers, with the Mariners and the Reds, it would be an injustice if he didn’t make it on the first ballot.”
LYNDA HACKETT, Dayton: “I think so. There’s a lot of people who don’t like him, but I admire his accomplishments. And I think Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame, too.”
JANET CRAWFORD, Miamisburg: “Yes. He had an outstanding career, longevity, and he put up great numbers. He played the game the way it was supposed to be played, and he played with integrity.”
PAUL SMITH, Huber Heights: “Absolutely. He’s a class act. He did great with the Mariners and with Cincinnati. He had his injuries, but he was a good man.”
JERRY DRYDEN, Kettering: “Yes. He’s got the credentials.”
ERICA PENCE, Beavercreek: “I’d say yes. I know just enough to know he’s good, but I don’t know his stats.”
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By null
July 9, 2010 7:12 AM | Link to this
Without a hint of steroid abuse, I’m predicting at least 95% of the vote his first year on the ballot. It was a thrill watching him play for the Reds, even if his best days were behind him.
By Everybody
July 9, 2010 9:16 AM | Link to this
This is the most ridiculous question ever. Of course he’s a first ballot hall of famer. Just like Ricky Henderson, he’ll probably be a tenth of a percent away from being unanimous just because some writer are crack pots that don’t believe anyone is first ballot worthy.
By bonobo
July 9, 2010 10:31 AM | Link to this
the biggest “bust” in Reds history considering the inve$tment…the “Team” suffered with him in the dugout.He was all about himself and should be judged by the effect he had on the “Team”…did he ride on the team Bus in the spring?…did he also close it down in the late season when the “Team” needed him? did the “Team” win anything with him on it?????These things should be considered as well!
By bonbobisanidiot
July 9, 2010 10:53 AM | Link to this
bonobo you must not be much of a baseball fan. Hall of fame is based on individual achievement not “TEAM” and he wasn’t a bust, all those idiots who think so don’t know squat. the guy gave up MILLIONS of dollars to the Reds in postponements and lessened his actual contract to try to sign other guys, he got hurt playing hard, not at home ironing. He is a first ballot hall of famer with no question. We were lucky to have had him, it was sad he got hurt. Stop blaming Griffey Jr. Reds management didn’t care if there was a winner at the time. Now with a new owner and GM were making waves.
By who gives a rats
July 9, 2010 11:08 AM | Link to this
let me think - lets see - on my list of things to care about - oh yeah there it is #1,000,317,009
By michael
July 9, 2010 11:56 AM | Link to this
Yes, but not for what he did in Cincinnati. He didn’t help his team win the big one in Seattle either, but you can’t disagree with the stats. He was an individual player and anyone with 600 Homers should be a 1st ballot guy.
By Dan
July 9, 2010 12:03 PM | Link to this
Yet Bwgar, you cared enough to respond.
By null
July 9, 2010 1:10 PM | Link to this
Why do people take the time and effort to post on boards indicating they don’t care about the subject? If it’s not important to you, why are you reading?
By dave bowen
July 9, 2010 5:12 PM | Link to this
dumbest question i ever heard.of course,you are talking about the greatest player of the 90s.who put up the numbers without cheating.just got old like your supposed to.i also agree pete rose should definitley be there
By Obumer
July 9, 2010 6:51 PM | Link to this
I agree with Dave b. Why is this even a question?
By RudyFlyer
July 10, 2010 8:55 AM | Link to this
1ST ballot HOF credentials that even Peter Gammons can embrace. Even though Reds years were less than stellar, he played every game he could and as hard as he could. And, as compared to the likes of LeBron, a truly class act.
By duh
July 10, 2010 1:03 PM | Link to this
“the biggest “bust” in Reds history considering the inve$tment…the “Team” suffered with him in the dugout.He was all about himself and should be judged by the effect he had on the “Team”…did he ride on the team Bus in the spring?…did he also close it down in the late season when the “Team” needed him? did the “Team” win anything with him on it?????These things should be considered as well!”==WHAT I SAW WAS A MAN WHO PLAYED WITH HIS FREAKING HAMSTRING SCREWED TO HIS LEG FOR HALF A YEAR.. YOU COULD SEE THE BLOOD COMING THRU HIS PANTS LEG. HE DID THAT FOR A TEAM THAT SUCKED. I LOVE HIM FOR IT.. AND i THINK LESS OF YOU FOR YOUR RACIST DIATRIBE.
By Chris
July 10, 2010 3:24 PM | Link to this
Yes, enough said.
By jorge benedetti
July 12, 2010 10:10 AM | Link to this
I think he should ask Hall of Fame directors to let him be immortalized wearing his Moeller high school baseball uniform in Cooperstown, instead of Mariners and Reds.
By joey+
July 12, 2010 10:57 PM | Link to this
Duh, You be the racist.
By BIG BOY
June 23, 2011 11:44 PM | Link to this
Ken Griffey Jr yes hall of fame all the way I agree one of the best players of the 90’s and for those who disagree just started watching baseball learn your history before commenting