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Originally Posted by Handsome Wes

The Keltner List, from the immortal Bill James:

1. Was he ever regarded as the best player in baseball?
2. Was he the best player on his team?
3. Was he the best player at his position?
4. Did he have an impact on a number of pennant races?
5. Could he continue to play regularly after passing his prime?
6. Is he the very best player in baseball history not in the Hall of Fame?
7. Do most players with comparable career statistics make it to the Hall of Fame?
8. Do his numbers meet Hall of Fame standards?
9. Is there evidence suggesting he was significantly better or worse than his stats indicate?
10. Is he the best eligible player at his position not in the Hall of Fame?
11. How many MVP-type seasons did he have? Did he win an MVP award?
12. How many All-Star-type seasons did he have? How many All-Star games did he play in?
13. Did most players with similar All-Star appearances make it to the Hall of Fame?
14. If he were the best player on his team, could they win the pennant?
15. What impact did he have on baseball history? Did he influence rule changes or introduce new equipment? Did he change the game in any way? Did he uphold sportsmanship and character standards?

Such a stupid question.