Yes. Hodges got over 50% of the BBWAA 11 times so he was at least a “majority pick. At the time he retired, Hodges” 370 HR were the 11th most in history (3rd most for RH batters and 3rd most for 1B). Throw in the ”69 WS win and you have Cooperstown credentials. There”s more to it than this but I ask two questions to get me started when it comes to borderline candidates: 1. Was he an important figure in the history of the game? If “Yes, then the next question: 2. Was he as good as or better than multiple players at his position who are already in the Hall of Fame? The answer is Yes for both. Hodges is borderline and the arguments against are understandable. I think there are other players outside the Hall that are probably more worthy. For me though he makes it.
Yes. Hodges got over 50% of the BBWAA 11 times so he was at least a “majority pick. At the time he retired, Hodges” 370 HR were the 11th most in history (3rd most for RH batters and 3rd most for 1B). Throw in the ”69 WS win and you have Cooperstown credentials. There”s more to it than this but I ask two questions to get me started when it comes to borderline candidates: 1. Was he an important figure in the history of the game? If “Yes, then the next question: 2. Was he as good as or better than multiple players at his position who are already in the Hall of Fame? The answer is Yes for both. Hodges is borderline and the arguments against are understandable. I think there are other players outside the Hall that are probably more worthy. For me though he makes it.