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Old 06-21-2019, 02:13 AM   #132
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Nicky Waitman, RHP

Waitman ends up as more of a "compiler" than dominant starter, but he did have a couple years of great performances that gave him the edge for the Hall of Fame. He won the Pitcher of the Year in 1948, when he led the league in pitching WAR. He also made two all-star games. Waitman was drafted with the 6th overall pick by the Red Sox out of De La Salle High School but failed to sign and went to North Carolina. He was drafted 1st overall by the Red Sox in 1938 and signed the second go-around. His 559 games started ranks third all-time behind John Kalinoski and Devon McFadden.

Career Stats: 4228 IP, 1324 BB, 1414 K, 3.55 FIP, 93 FIP-, 70.4 WAR, 46.7 JAWS

Dylan Pierce, SS

Pierce was quite the compiler himself but didn't have a good enough peak to make the Hall of Fame, never accumulating more than 4.8 WAR in a single season. He did win a gold glove, three silver sluggers, and get voted into three all-star games. He ranks 13th overall in games by a position player and 21st in at-bats.

Career Stats: 9674 PA, 2334 H, 143 HR, 147 SB, .320 wOBA, 96 wRC+, 18.7 ZR, 45.3 WAR, 37.7 JAWS
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