Why Joe Mauer Deserved his Election into the Hall of Fame in 2024
Why Joe Mauer Deserved his Election into the Hall of Fame in 2024
By Oliver Wiener January 24, 2024 08:47
Joe Mauer is a good bet to make the Hall of Fame at some point if for no other reason than his career as catcher economically almost assures it. Decade played: 2006-2013 The same seven years of offensive success and peak performance have placed Brian McCann among the best hitting catchers in Major League history.
Statistical Analysis
JAWS Comparison
Even among catchers in the JAWS system, Mauer ranks 7th sandwiched between a bunch of HOFers and frankly has all kinds of Hall credentials.
He trails only half a dozen catchers, each one in the Hall of Fame; ahead of several more HoF backstops as evidence to his qualifications for Cooperstown.
Offensive Success
Mauer's offensive accomplishments, such as his. 388 OBP, his.306 batting average, and 124 OPS+, rank him among the best offensive catchers ever—with very little company close to him or surrounding his level.
Three-Time Batting Champion
Mauer's three AL batting titles only magnify his case for Cooperstown, as well -- those 29 hitters make a pretty strong club.
Peak Performance and Impact
Mauer's prime was arguably worthy of the Hall too: He accumulated 40.6 WAR, seventh-most among all players during that stretch -- right there with Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera.
Franchise Impact
Mauer will go down as one of the most impactful players in Twins franchise history with 55.2 WAR, a total that ranks him among the greatest player to play for Washington Senators/Twins club.
Public and Expert Opinion
In addition, the court of public opinion -- as well as experts onn record with their ballots already cast -- generally believes Mauer belongs in Cooperstown (84.1% through early returns).
The statistical perspective in line with other Hall of Fame backstops, along what his contemporaries think about him gives context for Mauer fittingly earning a spot.
All of that in an era where no feat defended a player against constant hails by those obsessed with making the Hall stingier, even when it came together to define Joe Mauer as probably the best all-character recruit available for selection into National Baseball Hall Of Fame territory perhaps three years after 2024.
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