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Aug 7 Update: Notinhalloffame MLB Cup Standings.
It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:
With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.
We knew the following:
- The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.
- In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.
- Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.
At present 979 (up from 963 last week) players have generated at least one Cup Point.
So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!
This is the twelfth update, with standings as of the morning of August 7.
1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 last week)
175 Cup Points, 111 Games, 1.58 Cup Points per Game, 40 Home Runs, 82 Runs Batted In, 12 SB, .306/.409/.672, 8.4 bWAR & 9-5, 3.32 ERA, 160 SO, 1.067 WHIP.
The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so. Ohtani continues to grow the gap between himself and his nearest competition, and we can’t see him losing the Cup. After cooling off on the mound, Ohtani is still the American League leader in H/9 (5.9), and is third in Strikeouts (160). With his bat, Ohtani is the current AL leader in Home Runs (40), Triples (7), Walks (71), OBP (.409), Slugging (.672), OPS (1.081), OPS+ (188) and Total Bases (279), while also being second in RBIs (82), Runs (86) and fifth in Batting (.306). The AL MVP is his to lose, and we don’t think he will.
2. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #2 Last Week)
144 Cup Points, 109 Games, 1.32 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 67 Runs Batted In, 53 SB, .343/.425/.589, 5.8 bWAR.
Acuna leads all National League batters in Stolen Bases (53), Runs Scored (99), OBP (.425), OPS (1.014) and bWAR (5.8). He is also second in Batting (.343) and third in Slugging (.589). Acuna is also eighth in Home Runs (25).
3. Freddie Freeman: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base: (Ranked #3, Last Week)
135 Cup Points, 110 Games, 1.23 Cup Points per Game, 23 Home Runs, 80 Runs Batted In, 16 SB, .339/.416/.595, 5.2 bWAR.
Freeman has the NL lead in Doubles (40), OPS+ (169) and Total Bases (262), while also currently placing second on Slugging (.595) and OPS (1.011), third in Batting (.339) and fourth in (.407). He also has moved into second in Runs (97), Hits (149) and Runs Batted In (80).
4. Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #4, Last Week)
130 Cup Points, 112 Games, 1.16 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 72 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .276/.421/.526, 4.4 bWAR.
Soto is the National League leader in Walks (97) and is second in OBP (.421), fifth in OPS (.947) and seventh in Slugging (.526). He is also seventh in RBIs (72).
5. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base: (Ranked #5 Last Week)
125 Cup Points, 109 Games, 1.15 Cup Points per Game, 39 Home Runs, 97 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .264/.370/.605, 4.1 bWAR.
Olson has the National League lead in both Home Runs (39), RBIs (97) and Slugging (.605). He is also third in OPS (.975) and Total Bases (250).
6. Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield: (Ranked #5, Last Week)
120 Cup Points, 99 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 30 Home Runs, 71 Runs Batted In, 8 SB, .285/.386/.579, 5.2 bWAR.
Betts has had a great summer, where he made his seventh All-Star Game. In the National League, he is currently third in bWAR (5.2), fourth in OPS (.965) and Slugging (.579) and seventh in OBP (.386). Betts has also moved into third in Home Runs (30) and seventh in RBIs (71).
7. Kyle Tucker: Houston Astros, Outfield: (#10, Last Week)
115 Cup Points, 104 Games, 0.97 Cup Points per Game, 19 Home Runs, 77 Runs Batted In, 23 SB, .295/.375/.505, 3.3 bWAR.
Tucker has been on fire lately and had moved up to fifth in OBP (.375) and OPS (.880), and seventh in Batting (.295) and Slugging (.375). He is also in the top ten in RBIs, Hits, Extra Base Hits and is third in Power/Speed # (20.8).
8. Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #7 Last Week)
114 Cup Points, 105 Games, 1.09 Cup Points per Game, 26 Home Runs, 79 Runs Batted In, 2 SB, .267/.337/.521, 2.1 bWAR.
Devers remains a surprise being so high as he was not in the All-Star Game, nor was considered a significant snub. He and is currently third in the AL in RBIs (76), fourth in Home Runs (726 and fifth in Slugging (.521).
9. Corbin Carroll: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield: (Ranked #8, Last Week)
111 Cup Points, 108 Games, 1.03 Cup Points per Game, 21 Home Runs, 59 Runs Batted In, 36 SB, .277/.358/.523, 4.4 bWAR.
Carroll is running away with the National League Rookie of the Year Award, despite some solid competition. At present, the young Outfielder is seventh in the National League in bWAR (4.4), and is in the top ten in Slugging (.523), OPS (.882), OPS+ (139), Runs Scored (78) and Stolen Bases (36).
10. Luis Arraez: Miami Marlins, Second Base: (Ranked #8, Last Week)
109 Cup Points, 107 Games, 1.02 Cup Points per Game, 3 Home Runs, 52 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .375/.420/.458, 4.6 bWAR.
Arraez is the runaway leader in Batting Average (.375) and is also the National League leader in Hits (157), while recently slipping to second in On Base Percentage (.429). He also has a very impressive Slugging Percentage (.458) for a player with only three Home Runs.
Nobody fell out of the top ten.
Our next update will be the afternoon of August 14.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project: 1947 PRELIMINARY VOTE
Thank you for all of you who have participated in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project, and if you are unaware of what that is, simply, we acted as if the PFHOF had their first class in January of 1946?
We have completed the first year, where a Preliminary, Semi-Final and Final vote for the 1946 Class, which inducted Fritz Pollard, George Halas, Curly Lambeau, Jim Thorpe and Red Grange into the “Modern Era”. Pudge Heffelfinger, was chosen as part of the Seniors Category.
For “1947” a Preliminary Vote with 130 players whose playing career ended by 1940. We are also following the structure in that players have 20 years of eligibility, and if they do not make it into the Hall, they are relegated to the Senior Pool.
Each voter is asked to select 25 names from the preliminary list, with the top 25 vote getters named as Semi-Finalists.
A week later, the voters will be asked to pick 15 names from the 25 Semi-Finalists, and a week after, they will pick five from the remaining 15. We will continue this process weekly until we catch up to the current year.
29 people participated in the 1946 Preliminary Vote which yielded the following result:
This is for the “Modern Era”
Bold indicates they advanced to the Semi-Finals:
|
Player |
Year of Eligibility |
Vote Total |
|
Ernie Nevers FB (’46 SF & F) |
11 |
27 |
|
Duke Slater T (’46 SF & F) |
11 |
27 |
|
Ed Healey T-G-E (’46 SF & F) |
16 |
26 |
|
Guy Chamberlin E-WB (’46 SF & F) |
15 |
26 |
|
Paddy Driscoll HB-QB-TB-BB (’46 SF & F) |
13 |
26 |
|
Benny Friedman TB-DB (’46 SF & F) |
8 |
26 |
|
George Trafton C (’46 SF & F) |
11 |
25 |
|
Cal Hubbard T-E-DE-G (’46 SF & F) |
6 |
25 |
|
Johnny Blood TB-HB-WB-BB-DB (’46 SF & F) |
4 |
23 |
|
Pete Henry T (’46 SF & F) |
14 |
22 |
|
Jimmy Conzelman HB-TB-BB-E (’46 SF) |
13 |
22 |
|
Joe Guyon WB-TB-BB-FB (’46 SF) |
15 |
21 |
|
Lavvie Dilweg E |
8 |
21 |
|
Link Lyman T (’46 SF) |
8 |
21 |
|
Dutch Clark TB (’46 SF & F) |
4 |
20 |
|
Verne Llewelyn B |
10 |
19 |
|
Ray Flaherty E-DB (’46 SF) |
7 |
19 |
|
Cliff Battles TB-FB-WB-DB (’46 SF) |
5 |
19 |
|
Mike Michalske G-T-LB-BB (’46 SF) |
5 |
18 |
|
Steve Owen T-G (’46 SF) |
9 |
17 |
|
Clark Hinkle FB-LB-HB-DB |
1 |
17 |
|
Ox Emerson G-C |
4 |
16 |
|
Dutch Sternaman HB-QB-FB |
17 |
14 |
|
Walt Kiesling G-T (’46 SF) |
4 |
14 |
|
Red Badgro E-DE |
6 |
13 |
|
Turk Edwards T (’46 SF) |
2 |
12 |
|
Tony Latone B |
12 |
11 |
|
Hunk Anderson G-C |
17 |
9 |
|
Swede Youngstrom G-T-E-C |
17 |
9 |
|
Pete Stinchcomb HB |
18 |
8 |
|
Duke Henry E-T-G-FB |
12 |
8 |
|
Al Nesser G-E-C |
11 |
7 |
|
Gus Sonnenberg T-FB-TB |
12 |
6 |
|
Glenn Presnell T-B |
6 |
6 |
|
Whizzer White TB-HB |
1 |
6 |
|
Harry Robb B |
19 |
5 |
|
Doc Alexander C-T-G-E |
15 |
5 |
|
Joey Sternaman QB-BB |
14 |
5 |
|
George Christensen T-G |
4 |
5 |
|
Cub Buck T |
17 |
4 |
|
Wildcat Wilson TB |
16 |
4 |
|
Duke Osborne G-C |
14 |
4 |
|
Red Dunn BB-TB |
11 |
4 |
|
Joe Kopcha G |
9 |
4 |
|
Nate Barragar C-G |
7 |
4 |
|
Beattie Feathers HB-WB |
2 |
4 |
|
Steamer Horning T |
19 |
3 |
|
Father Lumpkin BB |
5 |
3 |
|
Gaynell Tinsley E |
2 |
3 |
|
Bob Koehler FB |
16 |
2 |
|
Lou Smyth B |
16 |
2 |
|
Willis Brennan G-T |
15 |
2 |
|
Tex Grigg B |
15 |
2 |
|
Jim McMillen G |
14 |
2 |
|
Clyde Smith C |
14 |
2 |
|
Two-Bits Honan B |
12 |
2 |
|
Bull Behman T-E |
11 |
2 |
|
Jug Earp C-T-G |
10 |
2 |
|
Ray Kemp T |
9 |
2 |
|
Joe Lillard HB |
9 |
2 |
|
Hap Moran B |
9 |
2 |
|
Luke Johnsos E |
6 |
2 |
|
Jack Manders HB-FB |
2 |
2 |
|
Jim Barber T |
1 |
2 |
|
Ed Danowski E |
1 |
2 |
|
Johnny Drake B |
1 |
2 |
|
Rip King B |
18 |
1 |
|
Dinger Doane FB |
15 |
1 |
|
Tex Hamer B |
15 |
1 |
|
Russ Hathaway T-G |
14 |
1 |
|
Ben Jones FB-BB-WB |
14 |
1 |
|
Herb Stein C-G |
14 |
1 |
|
Bub Weller T-E |
14 |
1 |
|
Milt Rehnquist G-C-T |
12 |
1 |
|
Doc Elliott B |
11 |
1 |
|
Hec Carvey G-E-C-T |
11 |
1 |
|
Don Murry T-E-G |
10 |
1 |
|
Rudy Comstrock G-T |
9 |
1 |
|
Jack McBride FB |
8 |
1 |
|
Tom Nash E |
8 |
1 |
|
Doug Wycoff B |
8 |
1 |
|
Bill Owen T-G |
6 |
1 |
|
Lon Evans G-T |
5 |
1 |
|
Buster Mitchell E-T |
5 |
1 |
|
Ernie Caddell WB-TB-BB-FB |
4 |
1 |
|
Lou Gordon T-G-E |
4 |
1 |
|
Swede Hanson B |
4 |
1 |
|
Ookie Miller C-G-LB |
4 |
1 |
|
Ozzie Simmons HB |
3 |
1 |
|
Ernie Smth T |
3 |
1 |
|
Eggs Manske E |
2 |
1 |
|
Bernie Masterson QB |
2 |
1 |
|
Frank Bausch C |
1 |
1 |
|
Tony Blazine T |
1 |
1 |
|
Fred Gillies T |
14 |
0 |
|
Frank Racis G-T-E |
13 |
0 |
|
Tillie Voss E-T |
13 |
0 |
|
Jim Laird B-G-T |
11 |
0 |
|
Dick O’Donnell E |
11 |
0 |
|
Curly Oden BB |
10 |
0 |
|
Jack Spellman T-B |
10 |
0 |
|
Stumpy Thomason WB-TB-BB-HB |
10 |
0 |
|
Al Graham |
9 |
0 |
|
Chuck Kassel E |
9 |
0 |
|
George Kenneally E |
9 |
0 |
|
Dick Stahlman T-G |
9 |
0 |
|
Les Caywood G-Y |
8 |
0 |
|
Butch Gibson G-T |
8 |
0 |
|
Bill Senn B |
8 |
0 |
|
Bo Molenda FB-HB-BB |
7 |
0 |
|
Zuck Carlson G-TB-LB |
6 |
0 |
|
Bill Morgan T |
6 |
0 |
|
Bert Pearson C-G |
6 |
0 |
|
Clare Randolph C |
6 |
0 |
|
Al Rose E |
6 |
0 |
|
Harry Ebding E |
5 |
0 |
|
Keith Molesworth HB-QB |
5 |
0 |
|
Carl Brumbaugh B |
4 |
0 |
|
Len Grant T |
4 |
0 |
|
Potsy Jones G |
4 |
0 |
|
Bill Karr E |
4 |
0 |
|
Joe Zeller G-E |
4 |
0 |
|
Bree Cuppoletti G |
3 |
0 |
|
Ace Gutkowski G |
3 |
0 |
|
Kink Richards B |
3 |
0 |
|
Bill Smith E |
3 |
0 |
|
Johnny Dell Isola G |
2 |
0 |
|
Milt Gantenbein E |
2 |
0 |
|
Ralph Kercheval WB |
2 |
0 |
|
Jack Johnson T |
2 |
0 |
The first reaction that we had from this tally, is how there were over 30 more candidates with at least one vote than the 1946 Preliminary Ballot.
It is also noteworthy that Turk Edwards, who was a Semi-Finalist in 1946 was unable to advance to that stage in 1947.
This is for the “Senior Era”
*Bold indicates they advanced to the Semi-Finals:
|
Charles Follis |
N/A |
24 |
|
John Brallier |
N/A |
22 |
|
Blondy Wallace |
N/A |
20 |
|
Ted Nesser |
N/A |
18 |
|
Henry McDonald |
N/A |
13 |
|
Sol Butler |
N/A |
12 |
|
Bob Shirling |
N/A |
11 |
|
Gull Falcon |
N/A |
11 |
|
Herman Kerchoff |
N/A |
11 |
|
Tam Rose |
N/A |
3 |
Next Saturday, we will be posting the results of the Semi-Finalists.
Thank you to all who contributed, and if you want to be a part of this project, please let us know!
50 Yards to Fame: The Magnetism of NFL Football
The National Football League (NFL) is a powerhouse in the world of sports, captivating millions of fans worldwide with its thrilling games and iconic players. This article delves into the magnetism of NFL football, exploring its rich history, impressive statistics, and the allure of NFL team betting odds.
The Allure of the Gridiron
The NFL's appeal lies not only in the adrenaline-pumping action on the field but also in the intricate strategies and tactics that underpin each game. Since its inception, the league has been a platform for showcasing exceptional athletic prowess and strategic acumen. The New York Jets' longstanding rivalry with the Philadelphia Eagles, the longest NFL game ever played in 1971, and the unexpected triumph of an NFL kicker winning the MVP are just a few examples of the captivating narratives that keep fans hooked.
The Power of Statistics
The NFL's use of data and statistics has revolutionized the game. Since 2002, the league has implemented 50 rule changes based on data analysis to reduce injury risk. Every player's move on the field is meticulously tracked, providing a wealth of information that informs team strategies and enhances viewer engagement.
The Influence of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl has grown into a global phenomenon. It's not just about which team clinches the championship; it's a cultural event that transcends the sport itself. The Super Bowl's TV viewership has consistently soared over the years, reaching millions of households worldwide.
The Impact of Player Salaries and Endorsements
The NFL is also known for its lucrative player salaries and endorsement deals. The highest-paid players in the league earn millions of dollars annually, with their earnings often extending beyond their salary through endorsements. These financial aspects add another layer of intrigue to the NFL, influencing player transfers, team dynamics, and even NFL team betting odds.
The Role of Fans and Attendance
Fan engagement is a crucial aspect of the NFL's magnetism. Teams are ranked by average regular season attendance, with some boasting fan bases in the millions. The NFL's international series games in London have also seen consistent attendance, demonstrating the league's global appeal.
The Thrill of NFL Team Odds
Betting on NFL games adds an extra layer of excitement for many fans. The unpredictability of outcomes, the influence of player performance, and the thrill of potentially winning big make NFL team betting odds a compelling aspect of the sport. Whether it's wagering on the Super Bowl or regular season games, betting has become an integral part of the NFL experience.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the magnetism of NFL football lies in its dynamic blend of athletic skill, strategic gameplay, engaging narratives, and the thrill of betting. As the league continues to evolve and grow, it remains a captivating spectacle for fans around the globe. Betting on NFL games is similar to the adrenaline rush of riding a roller coaster; the anticipation builds as you prepare for the big moments, and then you experience the ride's excitement and thrill.
Our All-Time Top 50 Washington Redskins have been revised to reflect the 2022 Season
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 post 2022 revision of our top 50 Washington Commanders.
As for all of our top 50 players in football we look at the following:
1. Advanced Statistics.
2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.
3. Playoff accomplishments.
4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.
Last year, Washington did not make the playoffs, and there were no new entrants nor any rank elevations. Nevertheless, we always recognize when we take notice of an additional season.
As always, we present our top five, which was not (obviously) affected by the last season:
1. Sammy Baugh
5. Art Monk
You can find the entire list here.
We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.