Minnesota Twins: Top 5 Twins that aren’t in the Hall of Fame
By Otto Johnson
No. 4: Minnesota Twins’ Bob Allison
Years on Ballot: 1
Key Hall of Fame Numbers:
JAWS: Right Field (66th):
34.1 career WAR / 30.0 7yr-peak WAR / 32.0 JAWS
Average HOF RF (out of 27):
71.9 career WAR / 42.4 7yr-peak WAR / 57.2 JAWS
Another Twins player who got stiffed by the Hall of Fame voters, Bob Allison didn’t receive a single vote when he became Hall of Fame eligible in 1976. Despite being a three-time All-Star and hitting 256 homers, the 1959 Rookie of the Year only lasted just one year on the ballot.
Similar to Santana, we don’t think Allison was quite Hall of Fame-worthy. However, he was franchise icon, the No. 15 player in team history, and an excellent slugger. He deserved at least one vote. Unfortunately for him, he will not make the Hall of Fame.
Chance of Making the Hall of Fame: 0%
No. 3: Minnesota Twins’ Kent Hrbek
Years on Ballot: 1
Key Hall of Fame Numbers:
JAWS First Base (53rd):
38.6 career WAR / 27.5 7yr-peak WAR / 33.1 JAWS
Average HOF 1B (out of 21):
66.9 career WAR / 42.7 7yr-peak WAR / 54.8 JAWS
Similar to Allison and Santana, Kent Hrbek lasted just one year on the ballot and received 1% of the Hall of Fame vote. Hrbek only played in one All-Star game (East Coast bias), but his two World Series titles and 293 homers should have earned him more recognition.
If Hrbek had played just a few more years and crossed that 300 homer mark, I think he gets a few more votes and stays on the ballot a little longer. On the flip side, the Twins legend seems pretty content with drinking beer, attending Twins events, doing commercials, and being one of Minnesota’s all-time favorite professional athletes. I don’t think he minds being on the outside much:
Similar to Santana, Hrbek would need the Veterans committee to help him out if he were to make the Hall. It’s not likely.
Chance of Making the Hall of Fame: 2%