‘Parisian” Bob Caruthers was not a flame-throwing Pitcher who relied more on outsmarting batters than powering past them. To this day, he holds one of the top career winning percentages in Baseball (.688) and twice led the American Association in victories. Caruthers was an excellent batter who also posted significant offensive numbers for a few seasons. Caruthers would struggle though with arm trouble and could not adjust to the farther pitcher’s mound. As the length of his career was not overly long, the ledger for Bob Caruthers’ Hall of Fame candidacy becomes a little difficult for some to justify, especially if we look at only nine years of service, but again, how tight is that on pre=1900 players?
Should Bob Caruthers be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 75.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.3%
No opinion. - 1.4%
No way! - 7.2%
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