Not this year Ryno

Its a shame Ryne Sandberg wasn't voted in during his 1st year. And I think its even worse he didn't get voted in his 2nd. One of the greatest 2nd baseman to ever play the game is being over looked.

Let me just run a few offensive stats by you:

Top 10 in Batting average - 4 times
Top 10 in OPS - 6 times
Top 10 in Runs - 8 times
Top 10 in RBI - 2 times
Top 10 in HR - 5 times
Top 10 in SB - 1 time (9 seasons over 20 SB's)
Top 10 in Hits - 8 times
Top 10 in Total Bases - 6 times
Top 10 Extra Base Hits - 6 times

The reason I mention this is because Sandberg was not only hitting well for his position but he was also among the league leaders during this time also. I think alot of people forget that in the time Sandberg played, getting 100 RBI was considered an MVP year and hitting 30 HR you were a premier power hitter.

Unlike in today's game where doing that is a dime a dozen. 29 players hit over 30 HR's last year. And 34 players knocked in 100+ RBI.

Throw in Sandbergs defensive numbers, Gold Gloves, fielding percentage, numerous error less streaks, and to me it looks like a slam dunk. Sandberg was the total package at 2nd base.