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296. David Justice

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296. David Justice
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: April 14, 1966 in Cincinnati, OH USA
  • Weight: 195 lbs.
  • Height: 6'3"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: May 24, 1989
  • Final Game: September 29, 2002
  • Rookie of the Year - 1990
  • Silver Slugger - 1993
  • TSN All-Star - 1993
  • Silver Slugger - 1997
  • TSN All-Star - 1997
  • ALCS MVP - 2000
  • MVP - 1990
  • MVP - 1991
  • MVP - 1993
  • MVP - 1997
  • MVP - 2000
  • Rookie of the Year - 1990
 
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David Justice is an interesting player to put on this list as his overall numbers were not so much that of a compiler, nor did he have a monster season.  What Justice was, was a very good player for a long time, and despite his fame (married to Halle Barry), his career was underrated.

A three-time All-Star and two-time World Series Champion (Atlanta 1995 & New York Yankees 2000), Justice had 11 20 Home Run years with three .300 seasons.  With his best years coming in Atlanta, Justice was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1990 who had 305 career Home Runs with a career .500 Slugging Percentage.

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The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Tuesday, 01 January 2008
  • Position: First Base, Outfield
  • Played For: Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    World Series Rings (2) (Atlanta Braves 1995 & New York Yankees 2000) 
    All-Star (3) (1993, 1994 & 1997)
    Rookie of the Year (NL) (1990)
    Silver Slugger (2) (NL) (1993) (AL) (1997)
    ALCS MVP (1) (2000)
    Most Putouts by a Rightfielder (2) (AL) (1992 & 1993)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Rightfielder (1) (AL) (1992)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a Rightfielder (1) (AL) (1992)

  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    (NL: 1993, 3rd) & (AL: 1997, 5th)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Defensive bWAR)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Batting Average)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Slugging Percentage)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (OPS)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (OPS+)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Total Bases)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Home Runs)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Runs Batted In)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Walks)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Total Zone Runs)

  • Notable All Time Rankings: 25. Range Factor per Game by a Rightfieler: 2.07
    26. Total Zone Runs by a Rightfielder: 49
    51. Total Zone Runs by an Outfielder: 51
    95. Putouts by a Rightfielder: 1,693
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame:

    2008: 0.2%

  • Should be Inducted As A: Atlanta Brave

Should David Justice be in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 0%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 50%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 50%
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No way! - 0%

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