Ichiro...Hall of famer?

[will2survive]

I say that he's amassed so many hits in such a short period of time,you'd have to say yes

[will2survive]

Big build up on Matsui---but Ichiro is a better but different type of player

[betyuda]

It depends what you consider important, but if you were looking strictly at statistics, Ichiro very much is a hall of fame player not just because of his hitting skills, but also his defensive skills as well.

[will2survive]

he's also played in Japan---that's time taken away----he's a hitiing machine and yes his fielding is spectacular

[Terrapin Station]

Tough call here, but I do think Ichiro will get in. Depending on how much longer he plays, the decision could get easier.

[MadTiger]

It depends what you consider important, but if you were looking strictly at statistics, Ichiro very much is a hall of fame player not just because of his hitting skills, but also his defensive skills as well.

Ichiro is that dude.

[yisman]

yes


also:

for some reason it won't go properly

http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-talk/144808-ichiro-suziki-hof.html#post1516935

[AL1322]

absolutely, hasnt seen any spotlight playing in seattle.. if he played for the yankees or redsox it wouldnt even be a question

[mebaran]

Most people forget he actually is in the 3000 hit club when you carry over his stats from the NPB league where he started. I hope that at least somewhat factors into the decision.

A side note here: It's very possible his career isn't close to over. Even once his speed starts to deteriorate, teams will still hire him for his effective bat.

[yuperz]

he will not man.............mlb r racist.......i went 12-2 mlb yesterday....made 1027 bettin 100 a game

[KingJIM]

Japan isn't minor league baseball. I think some weight should be given to his accomplishments over there also.

[gryfyn1]

why do people still act like this is an actual question ? It not even close to be in doubt:

[hothandsmgee]

without a doubt he in the hall

[mebaran]

why do people still act like this is an actual question ? It not even close to be in doubt:

Because there are better players who are not in the H.O.F. That's why...

[gryfyn1]

Because there are better players who are not in the H.O.F. That's why...

Im curious as to who you think not in the HoF is better than Ichiro?

[Mybologne]

no doubt about it he will get to the hall of fame, he's gonna be the first asian

[yisman]

speaking of Ichiro, he was pretty bad on Wednesday

[mebaran]

Im curious as to who you think not in the HoF is better than Ichiro?

Dave Parker is arguably better, Ron Santo (also arguable since he played 3B instead of RF which is way tougher), and I STILL think Pete Rose should be in, hands down.

Oh shyt, and Harold Baines! Forgot about him, but he was a HELL of a player.

[stealthyburrito]

if he retired today he would be in, collecting those kind of stats in such a small amount of time has been done only by a very few.

[thechaoz]

Yes and it's not even close?

[rdo37]

Will Ichiro be the first japanese player to make it into HOF?

[Bob Loblaw]

Absolutely ZERO of his Japanese stats should be factored in

With that said, he's a hall of famer no doubt