So Todd Helton warrants being in the HOF and Don Mattingly does not?

ChicagoCowboy · Jan 24, 2024

Helton

5× All-Star (2000–2004)
3× Gold Glove Award (2001, 2002, 2004)
4× Silver Slugger Award (2000–2003)
NL Hank Aaron Award (2000)
MLB batting champion (2000)
MLB RBI leader (2000)
Dick Howser Trophy (1995)
Colorado Rockies No. 17 retired

Mattingly

6× All-Star (1984–1989)
AL MVP (1985)
9× Gold Glove Award (1985–1989, 1991–1994)
3× Silver Slugger Award (1985–1987)
AL batting champion (1984)
AL RBI leader (1985)
NL Manager of the Year (2020)
New York Yankees No. 23 retired
Monument Park honoree

Look pretty similar to me plus Mattingly's career was cut short with a back injury. Never once did I ever say to myself that Todd Helton is the best first basemen in the game. It was given that Don Mattingly was during the 80's.

lclark2 · Jan 24, 2024