No brainer this is a yes. He will pass 500 homers, there is no stigma of roids around him, and he is one of the top 5 best postseason players of his generation. The guy single-handedly (in a way) ended the Curse of the Bambino.
How is this even a question?
-impartial Braves fan
He was a lifelong DH. He was a mediocre player when he was on the Twins, and he 4 superstar years on the Red Sox ('04-'07). I'm doubting he'll reach 500 homeruns considering his current total and his age.
Frank Thomas, for contrast, had 7 maybe 8 superstar years, dominating the league from 1991 though 2000.
Big Papi had a few more key dingers in the postseason. That's not enough to guarantee Hall of Fame votes. Look up the stats, especially the new sabermetrics "Wins Above Replacement" and "Runs Above Replacement" between just these two players, the difference stands out big time.
I don't believe he will get the votes.
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