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41. Jim Edmonds

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41. Jim Edmonds
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: June 27, 1970 in Fullerton, CA USA
  • Weight: 190 lbs.
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: September 09, 1993
  • Final Game: September 21, 2010
  • TSN All-Star - 1995
  • Gold Glove - 1997
  • Gold Glove - 1998
  • Gold Glove - 2000
  • Gold Glove - 2001
  • Gold Glove - 2002
  • Gold Glove - 2003
  • Gold Glove - 2004
  • Silver Slugger - 2004
  • TSN All-Star - 2004
  • Gold Glove - 2005
  • MVP - 1995
  • MVP - 2000
  • MVP - 2002
  • MVP - 2003
  • MVP - 2004
  • MVP - 2005
  • Rookie of the Year - 1994
 
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Many who first think of Jim Edmonds and the Hall of Fame may think automatically of what we wrote about Moises Alou and that he is likely a candidate for the “Hall of Very Good”. However the more we really thought about it, the more we like “Jimmy Baseball’s” resume.

Although Edmonds is under 2,000 for career hits and his four All Star appearances are relatively low for a potential Hall of Fame Baseball inductee, he brought a very respectable 393 Home Runs and 1,199 RBIs, and a very good career OPS of .903.   Edmonds was more than a hitter, as eight times he won the Gold Glove and with a very good career WAR of 60.3, Jim Edmonds has a list of accomplishments that might make him a dark horse for the Hall of Fame. We will be watching this one intensely.

Should Jim Edmonds be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 77.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 3.9%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Fullerton, California, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Friday, 01 January 2016
  • Position: Outfield
  • Played For: California Angels, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Rings (1) (St. Louis Cardinals, 2006)
    All-Star (4) (1995, 2000, 2003 & 2005)
    Silver Slugger (1) (NL) (2004)
    Gold Glove (8) (AL) (1997 & 1998) (NL) (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005)
    Most Total Zone Runs (1) (NL) (2005)
    Highest Championship Win Probability Added (1) (AL) (1998)
    Most Assists by a Centerfielder (4) (AL) (1997) (NL) 2001, 2002 & 2004)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Centerfielder (3) (NL) 2002, 2003 & 2007)
    Most Double Plays Turned by an Outfielder (1) (NL) (2007)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Centerfielder (2) (NL) (2003 & 2005)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a Centerfielder (1) (NL) (2003)
    Most Total Zone Runs by an Outfielder (1) (NL) (2005)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by an Outfielder (1) (NL) (2003)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    (NL: 2000, 4th) & (NL: 2004, 5th)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Offensive bWAR)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Defensive bWAR)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Batting Average)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Slugging Percentage)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (OPS)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (OPS+)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Most Hits)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Doubles)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Home Runs)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Batted In)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Walks)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Extra Base Hits)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
    1 Top Ten Finish: (Total Zone Runs)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 17.   Total Zone Runs by a Centerfielder: 75 
    19.   Putouts by a Centerfielder: 4,341
    24.   Double Plays Turned by an Outfielder; 31
    28.   Total Zone Runs by an Outfielder: 83
    29.   Assists by an Outfielder: 116
    41.   Putouts by an Outfielder: 4,538
    56.   Slugging Percentage: .527
    63.   Home Runs: 393
    67.   OPS: .903
    73.   Range Factor per Game by an Outfielder: 2.50
    82.   Fielding Percentage by a Centerfielder: .988
    86.   Extra Base Hits: 855
    89.   Total Zone Runs: 80
    89.   Range Factor per Game by a Centerfielder: 2.52
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 2016: 2.5
  • Should be Inducted As A: St. Louis Cardinal

Should Jim Edmonds be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 77.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 3.9%

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