The BBWA are a bunch of hypocrites. They argue some players only hung around long enough to achieve the counting stats, even if their final few years were below average, but then they look at a successful career, and say “he didn’t play long enough”.the HOF should be reserved for those with achievements that need to be recognized. Mauer’s counting stats do not reflect or warrant HOF. however, only C with 3 batting titles and a MVP, 6x AS, 3x Gold Glove... National spokesman for Head and Shoulders, Pepsi, PlayStation.. first ballot will all be determined on who else is on it.