MLB: Top 5 Hall of Fame candidates for 2017

2. Vladimir Guerrero

Vladimir Guerrero might be one of the most beloved and respected MLB players of all-time. Even opponents had to tip their hat to Guerrero’s ability to hit bad balls – pitches that very few hitters could have hit and even fewer hitters would have even swung at in the first place.

Much like fellow Montreal Expos legend Tim Raines, Guerrero spent his best seasons in Montreal. Guerrero made a wise decision by signing with the Los Angeles Angels. That is when all MLB fans realized just how special and entertaining it was to watch Guerrero play. Despite having knee issues (likely due to the turf in Montreal since that turf has claimed a few careers), Guerrero was still electrifying at the plate with his ability to make contact and to hit for power.

Guerrero was a five tool player in Montreal — he could do everything. Guerrero could hit for contact and power, steal bases, was an excellent outfielder, and had an arm that was rivaled by few. He never got to 3,000 hits but he did get to 2,500 (2,590 to be precise). Guerrero also finished with 449 home runs.

His influence stretched far past his on-field accomplishments. Guerrero is arguably the greatest player ever from the Dominican Republic and his success helped a lot of players who wouldn’t have gotten noticed get noticed.

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