Hall of Fame Candidate Tread: Kal El
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Hall of Fame Candidate Tread: Kal El
Here's the place to talk about the career of: Kal El
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Active Career: 2013-2030 (17 seasons)
2,520 hits, 357 HR, 1,199 RBI, .296/.357/.476, 348 SB, WAR: 64.7
Landis Champion: 2028
Sawyer Silk: 2016
6-Time All-Star
2-Time Zimmer Diamond Glove Winner
Hall of Fame Metrics: (average HoF)
JAWS: 52.8 (58)
Black Ink: 7 (22)
Gray Ink: 88 (105)
HOF Standards: 52 (53)
HOF Monitor: 93 (123)
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The Man of Steel spent most of his career with Birmingham and Huntsville, but included brief stints with four other clubs. His sparkling 7.0/8.3 WAR in 2016 and 2017 represent his two peak seasons by far, but clearly at his peak he was a brilliant player. Also had a few season resurgence in his early 30s.
Center Field
Active Career: 2013-2030 (17 seasons)
2,520 hits, 357 HR, 1,199 RBI, .296/.357/.476, 348 SB, WAR: 64.7
Landis Champion: 2028
Sawyer Silk: 2016
6-Time All-Star
2-Time Zimmer Diamond Glove Winner
Hall of Fame Metrics: (average HoF)
JAWS: 52.8 (58)
Black Ink: 7 (22)
Gray Ink: 88 (105)
HOF Standards: 52 (53)
HOF Monitor: 93 (123)
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The Man of Steel spent most of his career with Birmingham and Huntsville, but included brief stints with four other clubs. His sparkling 7.0/8.3 WAR in 2016 and 2017 represent his two peak seasons by far, but clearly at his peak he was a brilliant player. Also had a few season resurgence in his early 30s.
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Re: Hall of Fame Candidate Tread: Kal El
Through age 27, a definite Hall of Famer. His career after that was solid but unspectacular. Still, I think he's more deserving of a look than he's gotten thus far.
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Re: Hall of Fame Candidate Tread: Kal El
Just wasn't good enough long enough. Sad the Superman wasn't as super after his early 20's
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Outstanding platoon player, as I recall, but used as a full-time guy. Might have OPSed .950 as a platoon guy. Again, though, I was just getting into the league when I was looking at him.
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Re: Hall of Fame Candidate Tread: Kal El
When he was with us in Birmingham, he was a deadly combination with Dexter Sheehan. Even if he is considered an "Average HOF", that's still HOF material. Let's not use his last few years as a capsule of his entire career. He will be getting his plaque and banner at the Tap Room HOF very shortly.
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Re: Hall of Fame Candidate Tread: Kal El
I think it's a no for me. Multi-time All-Star, but his Silk year was his only really standout season in my mind. Maybe a bit harsh, but I usually vote with pretty strict standards.
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Re: Hall of Fame Candidate Tread: Kal El
Bumping these threads because there will be voting again earlier than you think!
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Re: Hall of Fame Candidate Tread: Kal El
Leaning no.
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Re: Hall of Fame Candidate Tread: Kal El
Looking at Kal El more closely, I come down on "no." When I came into the league it felt like he had the aura around him--and I rated him really highly. But he was never as good as I thought he should be. He was getting older then, though. taking a deeper dive lets me see a little of why the aura exists. He was blazingly good in 2015 and 2016 (when he won the silk). I mean, anti-kryptonite good. Startlingly good.
However, take those two years away, or make the just solid 4 WAR years, and there's not even a discussion.
Good player to have around. Not ranked high on my ballot.
However, take those two years away, or make the just solid 4 WAR years, and there's not even a discussion.
Good player to have around. Not ranked high on my ballot.
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Re: Hall of Fame Candidate Tread: Kal El
Its a hard no for me. Just don't think the counting stats or there were enough seasons strung together to justify him being a HOF. Just a good player.
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Re: Hall of Fame Candidate Tread: Kal El
Kal El received 38% of the votes last year. He has 3 seasons left on the ballot.
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Re: Hall of Fame Candidate Tread: Kal El
I don't think so, but need to take another look. One of those guys that has a better shot if we have a weaker class that year.
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Re: Hall of Fame Candidate Tread: Kal El
Here is the stat breakdown of Kal El compared to all center fielders (both individually and against the total mean). Players are sorted by total JAWS score, and any bolded names are on the HOF ballot this year. The mean listed does NOT include anyone on the ballot, just guys who have actually been elected to the HOF.
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League Champion- 34
JL Champion- 34
FL Champion- 36, 37
JL Southern- 34
FL Pacific- 37, 39
Wild Card- 33, 35, 36, 40, 43
Havana Sugar Kings/San Fernando Bears: 32-50 (1608-1481)
Des Moines Kernels: 52-
League Champion- 34
JL Champion- 34
FL Champion- 36, 37
JL Southern- 34
FL Pacific- 37, 39
Wild Card- 33, 35, 36, 40, 43
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Re: Hall of Fame Candidate Tread: Kal El
This is Kal El's last remaining year of eligibility. He received 29% of the vote last year.
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