#Minnie Minoso

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#9 - Minnie Miñoso - OF - Chicago White Sox (1951-1957, 1960-1961, 1964, 1976, 1980)

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1953 Topps Minnie Minoso

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∀ Minnie Minoso JSA Cert Signed 8x10 Original Photo Autograph White Sox http://blog.collectingall.com/T7h3ms 👉 shrsl.com/4fuj5 👈

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Day 18 of round 2 of my beer advent calendars. Started with Minnie Minoso Negro League Celebration Series #7 from Main & Mill Brewi f out of Festus, MO. An American style Pilsner this was an excellent example of the style. Next was the Hoppy Lager from State of Brewing. I’ve had several hoppy lagers this year and this was one of the better ones. Lastly our hot sauce of the day was Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce.

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On July 24th, 2022, Minnie Miñoso was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Minnie was not only the first black player on the Chicago White Sox, but the first Afro-Latino player in the MLB.

In his Chicago debut on May 1st, 1951, he hit a 415 foot home run in his first at bat, on the first pitch.

His lifelong dream was to be in the Hall of Fame. He sadly passed away on March 1st, 2015.

"I have baseball in my blood," Miñoso said. "Baseball is all I've ever wanted to do."

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December 6, 1959

The Indians trade fan-favorite Minnie Minoso with Dick Brown, Don Ferrarese, and, Jake Striker to the White Sox for Norm Cash, Bubba Phillips, and John Romano. The 34-year-old 'Cuban Rocket' will play in every game for Chicago next season, leading the American League in hits (184) and stolen bases (13) while collecting a Gold Glove for his defensive play in left field.

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An Ode to Cooperstown

An Ode to Cooperstown

It’s been awhile since I’ve taken time to write, primarily because it’s been tough to watch baseball lately. The Red Sox are a dumpster-fire with a depleted lineup and thin pitching staff and there are only so many ways you can say that this season is not living up to the expectations (understatement of the year). While the Red Sox were finding new and innovative ways to be embarrassed, it was…

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Is Minoso a HOF’er?

One of the questions asked every year around the time of the baseball hall of fame announcement is: does Minnie Minoso belong in the hall of fame? Minoso was never voted in via the ballet, nor was he ever voted in by the veterans committee. Surely Mr. White Sox, the “Cuban Comet” belongs in? Lets find out?

Minnie Minoso had a unique situation in that he played in five decades, the 1940s-1980s. Now, to be fair, his at bats in 1976, and in 1980, were promotion gimmicks by then White Sox owner Bill Veeck. For his career Minoso slashed: 298/398/459 (848) with a wRC+ of 133, and a career fWAR of 50.8. Unfortunate for me, I cannot seem to be able to find Minoso’s DRS, or URZ for his defensive metrics.

But, we can take a took at his prime years (the best 10 years of a players career), and compare them to his contemporary. From 1951-1960 Minoso had a slashline of: 307/397/476 (873) with a wRC+ of 139, and a fWAR of 51.2. How does that stack up against the other great players of the era?

During that span Minoso is 5th in fWAR, behind Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Eddie Mathews, and Stan Musial. And out performed Duke Snider, Ted Williams (who, albeit, lost some time due to fighting in Korea), Yogi Berra, Ernie Banks, and Richie Ashburn to round out the top 10. 9 of those players are in the Hall of Fame.

What about offensive production? His 139 wRC+ in that span is 10th, just a tick behind Ralph Kiner (140 wRC+), and Frank Robinson (143 wRC+). Both of whom are in the Hall of Fame,

So whats the verdict? Well, we have a player who was top 10 offensively, and a top 5 valuable player in his prime who performed, generally speaking, just as well of others who are in hall of fame. The numbers don’t lie. Minoso deserves a spot in Cooperstown.

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Is Minnie Minoso a HOF’er?

One of the questions asked every year around the time of the baseball hall of fame announcement is: does Minnie Minoso belong in the hall of fame? Minoso was never voted in via the ballet, nor was he ever voted in by the veterans committee. Surely Mr. White Sox, the “Cuban Comet” belongs in? Lets find out?

Minnie Minoso had a unique situation in that he played in five decades, the 1940s-1980s. Now, to be fair, his at bats in 1976, and in 1980, were promotion gimmicks by then White Sox owner Bill Veeck. For his career Minoso slashed: 298/398/459 (848) with a wRC+ of 133, and a career fWAR of 50.8. Unfortunate for me, I cannot seem to be able to find Minoso’s DRS, or URZ for his defensive metrics.

But, we can take a took at his prime years (the best 10 years of a players career), and compare them to his contemporary. From 1951-1960 Minoso had a slashline of: 307/397/476 (873) with a wRC+ of 139, and a fWAR of 51.2. How does that stack up against the other great players of the era?

During that span Minoso is 5th in fWAR, behind Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Eddie Mathews, and Stan Musial. And out performed Duke Snider, Ted Williams (who, albeit, lost some time due to fighting in Korea), Yogi Berra, Ernie Banks, and Richie Ashburn to round out the top 10. 9 of those players are in the Hall of Fame.

What about offensive production? His 139 wRC+ in that span is 10th, just a tick behind Ralph Kiner (140 wRC+), and Frank Robinson (143 wRC+). Both of whom are in the Hall of Fame,

So whats the verdict? Well, we have a player who was top 10 offensively, and a top 5 valuable player in his prime who performed, generally speaking, just as well of others who are in hall of fame. The numbers don’t lie. Minoso deserves a spot in Cooperstown.

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The Cuban Connection

The White Sox-Cuba connection started with White Sox legend, Minnie Minoso. This would create a connection that still exists today. Maybe it was the fact that Minoso literally came back to the Sox and played with them in four separate decades after his first Sox stint, but this continued through the 2005 World Series season, when Jose Contreras and Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez were two anchors in the rotation. Also, Jose Abreu signed with the Sox in 2013, and he has been the leader for their lineup since. Last year, he mentored Yoan Moncada, Cuban-born stud we received in the Chris Sale trade with the Red Sox. Abreu would pick Yoan up at the airport upon his arrival in Chicago, show him the ropes of the big leagues, etc.

Now, I’ve already had a post about why Abreu needs to stay, but he already has made his impact on Yoan. In fact, Yoan has taken another Cuban phenom, Luis Robert, under his wing, who the Sox signed last year to a $26 million signing bonus. Moncada and Robert are expected to be the heart of the White Sox lineup throughout the 2020s (dang that feels weird to write).

Perhaps after the 2018 season is finished, the White Sox will look to add another Cuban-born outfielder, Yasiel Puig. Tune in next week for my post on why Puig will give the White Sox the most bang for their buck out of the 2018-2019 free agent outfield class and could continue the White Sox-Cuban connection going forward.

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Charlie Rice-Miñoso and Sharon Rice-Miñoso watch a video tribute to the legend, their late father and husband, Minnie Miñoso.