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Colorado Rockies: Our hypothetical Hall of Fame Ballots (Part 2)

By Brady Vernon

COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 24: The plaque of Ken Griffey Jr. is seen at Clark Sports Center during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 24, 2016 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 24: The plaque of Ken Griffey Jr. is seen at Clark Sports Center during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 24, 2016 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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Former third baseman third baseman Scott Rolen, who most notably played for the Phillies, Cardinals, and Reds. Getty Images
Former third baseman third baseman Scott Rolen, who most notably played for the Phillies, Cardinals, and Reds. Getty Images /

Scott Rolen

Rolen never appeared to be the flashiest player on the field, but he was very productive in his 17-year career. Winning the 1997 NL Rookie of the Year was only the start for him. Besides his one Silver Slugger, he wasn’t the most feared hitter. Although, he made his name as a defender at the hot corner with eight Gold Gloves. Only Brooks Robinson and Mike Schmidt have more at the position. Rolen ranks 10th all-time in WAR among 3rd basemen.

Rolen career ranks:

WAR: 70.0 (98th)

DWAR (Defensive WAR): 20.6 (48th)

MIAMI, FL – FEBRUARY 22: Former Marlins hitting coach Barry Bonds during a Miami Marlins workout on February 22, 2016 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – FEBRUARY 22: Former Marlins hitting coach Barry Bonds during a Miami Marlins workout on February 22, 2016 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) /
KISSIMMEE, FL – FEBRUARY 27: Roger Clemens at Houston Astros Spring Training at Osceola County Stadium on February 27, 2008 in Kissimmee, Florida. The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has asked the Justice Department to investigate whether Clemens committed perjury while testifying in front of the committee. (Photo by Scott A. Miller/Getty Images)
KISSIMMEE, FL – FEBRUARY 27: Roger Clemens at Houston Astros Spring Training at Osceola County Stadium on February 27, 2008 in Kissimmee, Florida. The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has asked the Justice Department to investigate whether Clemens committed perjury while testifying in front of the committee. (Photo by Scott A. Miller/Getty Images) /

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Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds 

Rounding out my nine-player ballot are Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds. These two are the most conversational on the ballot because of the steroid era.  Despite being considered “cheaters” by some they should be included in the Hall of Fame. Bonds and Clemens both dominated their respective positions. Bonds is, of course, the all-time home run leader as well as the single season leader with 73 in 2001. On top of that, Bonds won seven MVPs, two batting titles, eight Gold Gloves, and 12 Silver Sluggers. Clemens is one of the few pitchers to win an MVP as he won it in 1986 as well as the addition of two pitching triple crowns, seven-time ERA title and seven-time Cy Young Awards.

Bonds career ranks:

Hits: 2,935 (37th)

RBIs: 1,996 (5th)

Intentional Walks: 688 (1st), Albert Pujols is 2nd with 307

Clemens career ranks:

Wins: 354 (9th)

SO: 4672 (3rd)

WHIP: 1.1725 (97th)

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