Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our pre-2022 revision of our top 50 Kansas City Royals.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the American League. 

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

The Royals did not make the 2021 Playoffs, nor did anyone crack the top 50, however there was movement among active Royals players.

As always, we present our top five.

1. George Brett

2. Bret Saberhagen

3. Willie Wilson

4. Kevin Appier

5. Amos Otis

You can find the entire list here.

Multi-time All-Star Catcher, Salvador Perez moved up to #10 from #13.

Second Baseman, and two-time All-Star, Whit Merrifield climbed to #24 from #27.

Pitcher, Danny Duffy, moved up one spot to #30, as did fellow hurler, Greg Holland to #33.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

The Islanders lost one of their great ones.

Last night, Clark Gillies passed away.  He was 67 Years old.

Gillies played most of his with the New York Islanders, first debuting in the 1974/75 Season, where he would be a two-time First Team All-Star and four-time Stanley Cup Champion.  A former captain for the Isles, Gillies was a do-it-all player, who scored, playmaked, and grinded, selflessly opened the ice for his other skill playing teammates.    

Finishing his career with the Buffalo Sabres, the Left Wing had 697 career NHL Points.

Internationally, he represented Canada in the 1981 Canada Cup.

Gillies entered the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences o the fans, friends and family of Clark Gillies.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  We have a new one to unveil today, that of the San Diego Padres.

Founded in 1969, the San Diego Padres have had their share of star players, but it has yet to result in a World Series win, though they have won the National League Pennant twice (1984 & 1998).  

The team has lost far more Games than they have won but has a unique history, solid fan base, and hopefully, unlike the Chargers, are not going anywhere.

This list is up to the end of the 2021 regular season.

Our Top 50 lists in Baseball look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Remember, this is ONLY based on what a player does on that particular team and not what he accomplished elsewhere and also note that we have placed an increased importance on the first two categories.

This list is updated up until the end of the 2021 Season.

The complete list can be found here, but as always, we announce our top five in this article.  They are:

1. Tony Gwynn

2. Trevor Hoffman

3. Jake Peavy

4. Dave Winfield

5. Randy Jones

We will continue our adjustments on our existing lists and will continue developing our new lists.  

Look for our more material coming soon!

As always, we thank you for your support.

The corporations’ merging that ended the Louisville Colonels around 1900 significantly changed the course of Pittsburgh baseball. While many focus on the players who arrived, Deacon Phillippe was essential as the main pitcher. Born in Virginia and raised in rural South Dakota, this humble, religious, soft-spoken right-hander earned his nickname thanks to his disciplined, virtuous lifestyle. On the mound, Phillippe was known for his calm, precise pitching that stifled Deadball Era offenses. Instead of relying on high speed, he aimed carefully at the strike zone, using exceptional control to become one of the most reliable big-game pitchers of his time.

His debut in Pittsburgh before the 1900 campaign followed an impressive rookie season with 21 wins in Louisville. Phillippe quickly adapted to his new environment in Western Pennsylvania. He promptly made taking the ball into a dominating routine, recording four straight 20-win performances from 1900 to 1903 that helped establish manager Fred Clarke’s rising dynasty.

His paramount attribute was an unwavering refusal to beat himself. Phillippe systematically dictated terms to opposing batters, leading the National League in the fewest walks per nine innings (BB/9) on five occasions, achieving the highest strikeout-to-walk ratio (SO/BB) four times, and excelling in Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) twice.

The peak of his individual achievements and legendary reputation was reached during the first high-stakes 1903 modern World Series against the Boston Americans. With the Pirates' pitching staff severely weakened by unexpected injuries and departures, Phillippe delivered an extraordinary, tireless performance that is hard to imagine today.

He started five of the nine games in the series, pitching five complete games and totaling 44 intense innings on the mound. He personally secured three wins for the Bucs, including a historic opening-game performance. Although the heavy physical toll eventually affected him in the final innings, his unwavering bravery solidified his legendary status in baseball history.

His unwavering long career earned the highest corporate recognition during the notable 1909 world championship campaign. At age 37, he offered essential support to the team, posting an impressive 8–3 record from the rotation and bullpen, aiding the club in securing the National League pennant and ultimately celebrating Pittsburgh's exciting seven-game victory in the World Series against Ty Cobb's Detroit Tigers.

Phillippe retired during the 1911 season, retiring with a 168-92 record and a 2.50 ERA as a Pirate.