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<blockquote data-quote="FollowTisdale" data-source="post: 1492771" data-attributes="member: 619279"><p>I have controversial opinions on relievers in the Hall of Fame (if they were good, they'd have been starters, hold them to the same standards as starters). But I admit that's illogical, that basically makes Rivera the only even border line reliever to make it and nobody else ever will. </p><p></p><p>The new framing figures will help value catchers better moving forward. Catchers are always going to wear down quicker and usually be worse hitters (because of being run down) than your run of the mill HOF position player. It's also one of the most important defensive positions on the field that isn't measured even close to as well as other positions. The framing data obviously can't go back that far, but at least it allows guys like Molina who are career "league average" hitters to be HOF worthy with their defensive abilities.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FollowTisdale, post: 1492771, member: 619279"] I have controversial opinions on relievers in the Hall of Fame (if they were good, they'd have been starters, hold them to the same standards as starters). But I admit that's illogical, that basically makes Rivera the only even border line reliever to make it and nobody else ever will. The new framing figures will help value catchers better moving forward. Catchers are always going to wear down quicker and usually be worse hitters (because of being run down) than your run of the mill HOF position player. It's also one of the most important defensive positions on the field that isn't measured even close to as well as other positions. The framing data obviously can't go back that far, but at least it allows guys like Molina who are career "league average" hitters to be HOF worthy with their defensive abilities. [/QUOTE]
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