I agree with Jack Morris getting in, but Trammell? Honestly, his numbers looks weak compared to most in the Hall. No doubt a good player, and I would want him on my team any day of the week. Solid 20 year career but not sure if I would place him above all of his peers as the best of the best.
Trammell
Career: 185 HR, .285 BA, 1003 RBI, SS, 6xAllStar, 4xGG, Tigers 1977-1996
Mattingly
Career: 222 HR, .307 BA, 1099 RBI, 1B/OF, 1985 AL MVP, 6xAllStar, 9xGG, Yankees 1982-1995, 3x 2B Leader.
Maybe it's my Yankee-bias coming through, but during the same time period, give or take a few years, Donnie Baseball's stats crush Trammell's stats. Both made 6 AS games, but other than a 20 year career and more at-bat/plate appearances ... where else does Trammell dominate over Mattingly? I just don't see it.
Again, nothing against Trammell, a fine shortstop with good numbers, certainly to be proud of, but only the best should be in the Hall. Was he the best of the best, or just the best of the good? Or am I misremembering my youth when I followed baseball much better than I do now?
Even when compared to other SS of that time, is he as good as Ozzie or Cal. Ozzie' BA is less but his fielding !!!! And like ... 15 or 16 GG as a SS. Stolen bases like crazy, etc.
I just don't see it. Sorry.