- Fri Jan 17, 2025 6:01 pm
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Billy Wagner and the Hall of Fame: Is Dominance Enough?
Wagner appears poised to finally break through in his last year of eligibility. But his candidacy raises some interesting questions about how we evaluate relievers. Is the save stat truly the gold standard? Wagner's rate stats are incredible, but his save totals lag behind other Hall of Fame closers. Does his shorter time on the mound, inherent to the closer role, diminish his impact compared to starters? And how much should postseason struggles factor into the equation? Wagner's regular season dominance is undeniable, but his playoff performances were less than stellar.
Where do you stand on Wagner's Hall of Fame worthiness? Are saves overrated? Or should sustained excellence, even in shorter stints, be the primary criterion? What makes a reliever truly Hall-worthy? Let's discuss.
Wagner appears poised to finally break through in his last year of eligibility. But his candidacy raises some interesting questions about how we evaluate relievers. Is the save stat truly the gold standard? Wagner's rate stats are incredible, but his save totals lag behind other Hall of Fame closers. Does his shorter time on the mound, inherent to the closer role, diminish his impact compared to starters? And how much should postseason struggles factor into the equation? Wagner's regular season dominance is undeniable, but his playoff performances were less than stellar.
Where do you stand on Wagner's Hall of Fame worthiness? Are saves overrated? Or should sustained excellence, even in shorter stints, be the primary criterion? What makes a reliever truly Hall-worthy? Let's discuss.
- By Anonymous