I never would have thought I'd see the day that Hunter would be considered a HOF player, but the numbers stack up pretty well in his favor. A great comp is Jim Rice, a 2009 inductee. Hunter’s and Rice’s numbers were very comparable as both collected 2,452 hits in their careers, Rice hit 29 more home runs, drove in 60 more runs and hit .298 vs Hunter’s .277.
does Rice’s 29 home run, 60 RBI advantage really matter when it comes to voting players into the Hall of Fame? Maybe, but those numbers could easily be made up over the course of one season and shouldn’t be what holds Hunter back. Rice was an American League MVP, eight-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, three-time home run leader and two-time RBI leader. Where Rice lacked is where Hunter excelled. Hunter’s defense made him one of the best at the position in the modern era and his nine selections are just three behind Willie Mayes
does Rice’s 29 home run, 60 RBI advantage really matter when it comes to voting players into the Hall of Fame? Maybe, but those numbers could easily be made up over the course of one season and shouldn’t be what holds Hunter back. Rice was an American League MVP, eight-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, three-time home run leader and two-time RBI leader. Where Rice lacked is where Hunter excelled. Hunter’s defense made him one of the best at the position in the modern era and his nine selections are just three behind Willie Mayes
