Andruw Jones' Hall of Fame chances: A curious case

The career of Andruw Jones is a fascinating case study in what makes a Hall of Famer. Despite putting up Hall of Fame-worthy seasons early in his career, Jones has struggled to gain entry into the Hall of Fame.\n\nJones' first 10 seasons were outstanding, with an aggregate OPS+ of 117 and 10 consecutive Gold Gloves. However, his career numbers have been hurt by a decline phase that saw his once otherworldly athleticism vanish and his offensive numbers crater.\n\nDespite this, Jones has yet to be elected to the Hall of Fame, with his support hovering around 72.6%. This is in contrast to Ichiro Suzuki, who is a near-unanimous selection for the Hall of Fame despite having a similar career pattern to Jones.\n\nThe question of how many great seasons a player needs to put up before he's a Hall of Famer is a difficult one to answer. While career numbers tend to hold sway, peak value measures such as in the JAWS system are also important.\n\nUltimately, the decision of who belongs in the Hall of Fame is subjective, and different voters may have different criteria. However, Jones' case shows that a player's legacy isn't built on his mediocre and poor seasons but on what he did during his best campaigns.