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Rafael Furcal

Rafael Furcal was a former Rookie of the Year and built on that early success with three All Star appearances, 1,817 Hits, a World Series Ring and a 39.0 bWAR.  Furcal had decent speed (314 Stolen Bases), a good glove (14.4 Defensive bWAR) and was certainly an above average player but that gets him into the Hall of Pretty Good, though we are curious to see if he gets closer to five percent of the ballot or zero.

Orlando Hudson

Orlando Hudson
Orlando Hudson was a two time All Star with 1,319 career Hits, but it was his glove that he was most known for, as the Second Baseman won four Gold Gloves in his career and led the league in Assists for a Second Baseman three times and in Range Factor/Nine Innings for his position five times. Hudson would retire with an overall bWAR of 30.9.




The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (Darlington, SC)

Eligible In:
The 2018 Vote

Position:
Second Base

Played For:
Toronto Blue Jays
Arizona Diamondbacks
Los Angeles Dodgers
Minnesota Twins
San Diego Padres
Chicago White Sox

Major Accolades and Awards:
2 Time All Star (2007 & 2009)
Gold Gloves (4) (AL) (2005) (NL) (2006, 2007 & 2009)
World Series Rings (None)

Other Points of Note:
4 Top Ten Finishes (Triples)

Notable All Time Rankings:
None

Should Orlando Hudson be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 16.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 83.3%

51. Omar Vizquel

Omar Vizquel was considered one of the best defensive Shortstops of all time, earning eleven Gold Gloves and posting a career Defensive bWAR that is ranked in the top ten time.

Miguel Batista

Miguel Batista
Miguel Batista was a longtime journeyman pitcher who spent time as a Starter, a Middle Reliever and a Closer. His most memorable season had to be in 2001 where he was a member of the 2001 World Series Champions in Arizona, where he won a Game in the NLDS and threw eight shutout Innings in the World Series. He won’t receive a vote for the Hall of Fame, but a World Series Ring is a nice consolation prize.




The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Nueva Horizondes, Dominican Republic

Eligible In:
The 2018 Vote

Position:
Pitcher

Played For:
Pittsburgh Pirates
Florida Marlins
Chicago Cubs
Montreal Expos
Kansas City Royals
Arizona Diamondbacks
Toronto Blue Jays
Seattle Mariners
Washington Nationals
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Mets
Atlanta Braves

Major Accolades and Awards:
World Series Rings (1) (Arizona Diamondbacks, 2001)

Other Points of Note:
1 Top Ten Finish (Wins)
1 Top Ten Finish (Games Played)
2 Top Ten Finishes (Complete Games)
1 Top Ten Finish (Saves)

Notable All Time Rankings:
None

Should Miguel Batista be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 0%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 100%