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Trueblue · 11-07-2025, 01:01 PM

I agree that a player’s baseball value isn’t directly tied to championship rings. It’s rooted more in nostalgia. Building on that, I think true legacy comes from compiling strong stats and delivering signature moments. Those defining highlights usually happen in the playoffs or in pivotal games that push teams toward October. Think Kris Bryant’s Game 6, the Lincecum/Bumgarner dynasty runs, Strasburg’s Game 7, or Gibson’s walk-off homer. Each of those players finished with numbers below Hall of Fame standards, yet their names live on in baseball lore. When you pair Hall of Fame level stats with those unforgettable moments, that’s when you achieve long term hobby relevance.

11-07-2025, 01:01 PM	#64
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,773	I agree that a player’s baseball value isn’t directly tied to championship rings. It’s rooted more in nostalgia. Building on that, I think true legacy comes from compiling strong stats and delivering signature moments. Those defining highlights usually happen in the playoffs or in pivotal games that push teams toward October. Think Kris Bryant’s Game 6, the Lincecum/Bumgarner dynasty runs, Strasburg’s Game 7, or Gibson’s walk-off homer. Each of those players finished with numbers below Hall of Fame standards, yet their names live on in baseball lore. When you pair Hall of Fame level stats with those unforgettable moments, that’s when you achieve long term hobby relevance.