The election of Fred McGriff to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 2022 reopened one of baseball’s most fascinating debates: How many overlooked first basemen deserve another shot at Cooperstown? McGriff’s induction through the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee was celebrated throughout baseball. “The Crime Dog” finished with 493 home runs, a career .284 average, five All-Star appearances, and one of the most respected reputation…
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