Will the Voter Who Doesn’t Think Ichiro Is a Hall of Famer Please Just Quit??? | The Rich Eisen Show

[@055zww]

That person shouldn’t be allowed to vote anymore! 100% agree.

[@BrandonKClark86]

Haha if you take away a person's right to vote because you don't agree with how they voted is the first brick in the road to fascism

[@spy3032]

99.7% agree

[@mychal92116]

​@@spy3032 😂😂😂

[@BrandonKClark86]

Did my last comment get deleted because I used the word fascism??? Wow youtube, wow

[@tonycobb4562]

I was coming to see if someone played on this! Great job @spy3032

[@DCuerpoJr]

I saw Ichiro play in Seattle during his rookie year and he was phenomenal! I was so bummed when Griffey left, but was stoked to see Ichiro. Both were truly amazing players on the field and great people off it.

[@Kahlua_Lua]

I think we just say Ichiro was unanimous and if the 1 person wants to come forward to dispute that then they can and then we can know who they are, otherwise it was unanimous.

[@mlo009]

That 1 person is a coward.

[@thebourg]

It’s these writers who put their personal pride above the vote. They think they matter more than the players themselves

[@DogDongDotCom]

Sources say it is Mark Purdy from San Francisco which seems legit. He has been on record to go against the grain, has said Japanese players are not better than college players, oh and his partner left him for a Japanese chef.

[@BrandonAsnicar]

Must’ve been the same person who didn’t vote for Ken Griffey, Jr.

[@osukufan2]

Same goes for the member who didn’t vote for Jeter and the member who didn’t have Joe Burrow in his top 3 the year he won his Heisman.

[@ぽん-w1v]

Ichiro has the MLB season hit record of 262 right? I think thats the greatest achivement in his career. MLB has more than 100years of history and having a record in any category is special.

[@mlo009]

Oh yeah, he's still got that record. Damn, he's good!

[@henrywallacesghost5883]

That record will stand for many more years now that power and launch angles are dominating the game.

[@justinvu2965]

Wagner highest k/9 all time. Best era in live ball era for LHP. Cmon now

[@packatk7431]

Billy Wagner was the only question mark in my book this year... and who the heck didn't vote for Ichiro?!?!

[@jeffthiem2532]

Andruw Jones over Wagner every day of the week

[@stevenhaas826]

@@jeffthiem2532 hard to compare CF to Closer role. how bout A. Jones vs Ichiro? same position, similar careers just diff kind of hitters.

[@jeffthiem2532]

@@stevenhaas826 I understand that, but Andruw Jones had an insane 10-year run. Compared with Ichiro, I'm taking Ichiro all day. 3,000+ hits is a no-brainer

[@Neckrollios18]

Unanimous, not unanimous, first ballot, not first ballot...Whatever, he's a Hall of Famer and no less of a Hall of Famer than anyone else. He was an outstanding player who is getting his call to the hall, and rightfully so!

[@sharkzillah401]

In 2001 Ichiro led the league in plate appearances, at bats, hits, average, and stolen bases. He was voted an all-star, he won a silver slugger, he won a gold glove, he was voted rookie of the year, and he was voted league MVP. One of the best individual seasons of all time.

[@DavidWilliams-nm5jv]

Until they get rid of the "only 10 votes" rule, then I don't have ANY issue with a voter that wants to use a vote on their 10th guy that they think is worthy instead of throwing a vote away on a player that is guaranteed to get in anyway. Yes, Ichiro is a slam dunk - which is why "unanimous" isn't any type of important. He's a legend, and the vote % doesn't matter.

[@WhiteNegative]

If a player ends up with lets say ~95% of the vote to get in, the person(s) who haven't voted for him have to write a 40 page dissertation on why he shouldnt be a hall of famer or be forced to vote for them

[@shoeless1137]

CCs run in Milwaukee was just obscene. Multiple complete games on 3-4 days rest to get them into the playoffs for the first time in 26 years

[@aznnp77]

When I was younger ESPN had a Little League game on, and during the pregame all the kids were asked to name their favorite baseball player. I remember every one of them saying Ichiro except like one guy. Was surprised and prideful that a Japanese guy that didn't speak english very well would be the idol of so many American kids growing up.

[@EndeavoursRadio]

I'm a proponent of WAR, but using it to describe why a closer shouldn't get in is ridiculous. The reason why he wasn't leading the league? Rivera and Hoffman. His other stats check out though

[@eoghbass2886]

And Hoffman’s WAR is literally .3 more than Wagner’s anyway.

[@NeilTruick]

For as many baseball writers that vote, if a player misses 100%, but gets over 99%, the writers that left the player off their list should be identified. Period. They need to be asked, point blank, "What in the hell did YOU see that an entire industry of your peers apparently missed which emboldened you to leave that player off your ballot?" If they don't feel comfortable being put on the spot like that, they should not vote.

[@edgarmancenido6045]

It’s the same voter who did not vote for Caitlin Clark for ROY in WNBA

[@BrandonKClark86]

Save amount isnt a good indicator because that is a reflection of your team and he played for mostly terrible padres teams. When he was playing he was a top 3 closer for like 10 years. When i watched him pitch against the giants (my team) i would usually turn the game off cuz it was over. Hes a HOF in my book and i dont care about the stats especially counting stats

[@wademccormick254]

He and Pujols are my favorite baseball players of my lifetime. Both should be unanimous HOFers.

[@imperfectlygreat9530]

I never understood the idea that no player should be unanimous by the writers basically because Ruth and DiMaggio and Williams weren't. If the player is worthy just vote for them who cares if people got it wrong in the past not voting for these players, be the change.

[@ethanstechworld207]

I grew up watching Ichiro. I tried to hit lefty because of him (didnt work lol). What he would do before every swing and do that little tug of his jersey on his arm, I would do that too. This guy was a hero to me and is why I love baseball. People who don't understand Ichiro this he was just a slap hitter who hit singles and doubles. No he chose to do that because he batted leadoff and that was his responsibility. If he wanted to be a power hitter he could, he could hit 30-40 HR a year make no mistake about it. My all time favorite player and nobody loves baseball more than Ichiro which you continue to see. It's ridiculous that he isn't unanimous.

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

Ichiro must have broke his heart many times over

[@AdrielDesign]

Same happened to Griffey. Look no further than the Seattle uniform. . .

[@demwood8921]

Jeter missed one vote too right? Still boggles my mind. Ichiro was a treat to watch. Def deserves the HoF.

[@FIFODavid]

Brockman trying to use WAR against a relief pitcher's case for the HOF makes him only slightly less dumb than the guy who didn't vote for Ichiro.

[@eoghbass2886]

Exactly. If he’s going by that metric the only reliever that should be in the hall is Mariano Rivera. Bruce Sutter and Rollie Fingers both have less WAR than Wagner and not even close to as good of an ERA. Trevor Hoffman and Lee Smith are both below 30 WAR and they both have less strikeouts and a worse ERA than Wagner. Just blankly looking at saves and WAR shows these two literally have no idea what they’re talking about.

[@CarloFerraro]

Instead of this, why not focus on giving all the voting or at least 2/3 of it to the players (to be determined who) and coaches? This surely would reduce most of the injustices and racism (of any kind) existing now!

[@lpluva1]

Does anyone think for a second Ichiro would be the all time hits leader had he come at say 21. He came at 27, and he averaged 200 hits his first 10 years that's around 1500 more hits! 3,089 plus 1500 is 4,600 hits. Rose had 4,256 hits.

[@tripsaplenty1227]

Same guy who didn't vote for Junior.

[@Ice-Blade]

ichiro is the only one on that list i know... i quit watching baseball full time around that era 2002 -2010 somewhere in that range..and haven't' watched in 15years... (mariners homer fan) but this show still makes it interesting to hear about. And he still can't speak english after all this time?

[@mlo009]

He can speak it with his friends like Junior. Ichiro's old school, he doesn't want to say something wrong and create controversies or incidents during televised interviews. A lot of Japanese baseball players are like that.

[@Bishopbosco]

Look, I am not an avid baseball fan. More of a casual fan. But even I know that Ichiro is a Hall of Famer without question. Whoever did not vote for him should be removed from the process.

[@increasekru5123]

Who is Billy Wagner ?

[@stevenhaas826]

the only valid reason was if they used the Ichiro vote to give to another player that would have needed it to get in, example, if he had pick the max 10 and used the Ichiro vote to help A Jones get it. but unlikely there were 9 players ahead of either.

[@guyincogneto8979]

Joe Girardi batted him in the 8 hole! How good could have been not to kick Bret Gardener out of the lead off spot? Nice job, Joe!

[@BoringReviews]

Just look at Wagners stats. Low 2 career era. Easy choice. Also Trevor Hoffman has a similar War. Is he not a HOFer. War isn’t the end all be all

[@brianhalligan9268]

CC in Milwaukee is arguably the greatest trade deadline pickup ever for 1 season.

[@bigkrutherford]

Right up there with Houston picking up Randy Johnson

[@brianhalligan9268]

@@bigkrutherford literally my number 2 pic.

[@stevenhaas826]

@@brianhalligan9268 Sutcliffe with Cubs 84, was sub 500 pitcher before trade ended up winning Cy Young.

[@Richie2394]

Rob Parker I bet it is 😂

[@michaelknowlton1231]

100% 😂

[@Richie2394]

@michaelknowlton1231 I mean that's just my thoughts but I wouldn't be surprised at all if it was him.

[@spencerwarren5397]

They should have to put their name to their votes

[@rodneypratt4324]

Is there any way to find out who this person is?

[@andrewmcquade9413]

Jimmy Rollins is a hall of famer too

[@scorpiofrancis1119]

Ted Williams didn't get 100%, crying about a great player not getting 100%, is kinda pointless. I believe these guys are gonna keep this going, it's definitely an inside deal that everyone is in on.

[@Galacticpurveyor]

Sumimasen Ichiro!

[@inqlusion9283]

Let’s not sugarcoat this shameful writer: no other reason than blatant racism. Ichiro is an all time great as are Griffey, Jeter, Ripken Jr, Tim Seaver et al

[@Heraclitean]

Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth weren't unanimous. Nor were Hank Aaron or Willie Mays. This is nothing new. Who cares.

[@ORagnar]

Ichiro doesn't speak English? I'm a bit surprised, but definitely a Hall of Famer. 0-) d_cbp

[@wademccormick254]

He does speak English, but he's probably more comfortable using an interpreter for something like that.

[@DCuerpoJr]

He can. Look up an old video of him and Bob Costas. He returned to Japan after retiring and coaches there. So maybe his English is rusty.

[@Urbohat]

Meanwhile the greatest hitter by far that I’ve ever seen, Barry Bonds is not in the HOF. But Bud Selig who oversaw the “ steroid” era is in . What a disgrace.

[@Shlikas]

So Billy Wagner is a HOFer...but Kurt Shilling is not?

[@brianhalligan9268]

Shilling actively told the voters to not select him.

[@geraldmulligan2859]

I am tired of people complaining about personal votes and opinions. There are plenty of players in that do not belong - nobody called out those that voted for those players

[@mychal92116]

Because youve never complained about anything in your life. Got it

[@fredcasdensworld]

If Bonds didn't get in, don't cry about Ichiro not getting 100% support

[@maverick214]

Billy Wagner shouldn't be in the HOF. He only got 10.5% of the vote in his first year of eligibility.

[@eoghbass2886]

Then all other relievers not named Mariano Rivera shouldn’t be in either.

[@TheGalantHamburger]

Ichiro lived in America for how long, still doesn’t speak a word of English? And the interpreter remembered all that 😂😂

[@dolfinntokyo]

he speaks English. He just uses a translator for professional settings like interviews.

[@stevefowler2112]

Being a Florida resident, I don't think I ever saw Ichiro play in a game, but I saw some of his highlights over the years. He looked like a very good player but he didn't strike me as a HoF talent.

[@spjr99]

Thanks for your opinion based on nothing 🙏

[@spjr99]

Baseball highlights are like watching one snap of an NFL game

[@proteuswest1084]

He played 9 years in Japan, came to MLB and still amassed over 3000 hits. When you combine his hits in Japan and in MLB, he has more than Pete Rose, and he holds the Major League record for hits in a single season with 262, breaking a record that had stood for 84 years. He also stole over 500 bases and won 10 Gold Gloves. Good thing you’re not a scout.

[@mattcarberry368]

what a waste of time this comment is

[@Urbohat]

Meanwhile the greatest hitter by far that I’ve ever seen, Barry Bonds is not in the HOF. But Bud Selig who oversaw the “ steroid” era is in . What a disgrace.