whoa, hold on now. Ted Simmons should have been in a long time ago. Check the numbers.
he had the misfortune of playing in Johnny Bench's shadow for years. And also playing in the national league in the 1970's for a team other than the Reds, Dodgers, Phillies, or Pirates.
he had a great stretch of seasons from 1972 to 1978. In some years he caught 140 or 150 games for the Cardinals and still hit .300. Imaging catching all those games on the astroturf in the summer heat in St. Louis.
And the old Busch stadium had 385 ft power alleys. It was a great pitcher's park
he had the misfortune of playing in Johnny Bench's shadow for years. And also playing in the national league in the 1970's for a team other than the Reds, Dodgers, Phillies, or Pirates.
he had a great stretch of seasons from 1972 to 1978. In some years he caught 140 or 150 games for the Cardinals and still hit .300. Imaging catching all those games on the astroturf in the summer heat in St. Louis.
And the old Busch stadium had 385 ft power alleys. It was a great pitcher's park