Hall of Fame Candidate Thread: Esteban Velásquez

[RonCo]

Here's the place to talk about the career of:

Esteban 'Twinkletoes' Velásquez
(Pitcher)

Accomplishments

Active Career	2026-2041 (16 seasons)
Key Stats	67-62, 302 Saves, 2.94 ERA (165 ERA+), 1,005 K, 931 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 22 WAR
Awards	2032 Egan Winner
All-Star	6 Times

Hall of Fame Metrics:

Category	Score	Avg HoF
JAWS	21.6	15
BLACK INK	0	35
GRAY INK	46	166
HoF STANDARDS	37	50
Hof Monitor	81	130

# For a lot of years, Esteban Velasquez was one of the nastiest left-handed relievers in the league, and for a couple seasons in Seattle especially he was nearly untouchable. If a guy like him can get in, Velasquez is the Alpha Dog, but until then I think a reliever with "only" 302 saves and 931 IP is going to have a hard time making his mark.

Go ahead, prove me wrong.

[bcslouck]

Yeah he was good but I feel like the elite RP's pitched more often than him since I've been in the league, which was 2 seasons after his debut. He's a no for me.

[recte44]

We couldn't elect Sanguanicco, so why would we elect Esteban? Sad but true.