As baseball fans know, Pedro Martinez is not pitching this year.
Also, as baseball fans know, 300 wins is usually an automatic enterance into the Hall of Fame.
Pedro Martinez currently has a record of 219-100, with a 2.93 career ERA, and 3,154 strikeouts.
While Pedro is far short of the 300 wins usually needed for "automatic" Hall of Fame Enshrinement, he has a sub 3 career ERA, and over 3,000 strikeouts.
So, my question is: If, for example, Pedro never pitches again, are his numbers good enough for the Hall of Fame?
My personal answer to this question is yes. Even though he is far short of 300 wins, it would seem to be a short change if the Hall kept out a guy who is 119 games over 500 for his career, with over 3,000 strikeouts, and a sub career 3 ERA.
Thoughts?
Mitch
Also, as baseball fans know, 300 wins is usually an automatic enterance into the Hall of Fame.
Pedro Martinez currently has a record of 219-100, with a 2.93 career ERA, and 3,154 strikeouts.
While Pedro is far short of the 300 wins usually needed for "automatic" Hall of Fame Enshrinement, he has a sub 3 career ERA, and over 3,000 strikeouts.
So, my question is: If, for example, Pedro never pitches again, are his numbers good enough for the Hall of Fame?
My personal answer to this question is yes. Even though he is far short of 300 wins, it would seem to be a short change if the Hall kept out a guy who is 119 games over 500 for his career, with over 3,000 strikeouts, and a sub career 3 ERA.
Thoughts?
Mitch