Legend:
Mike Piazza was not only arguably the best hitting catcher of all-time, but one of the best sluggers the game has ever seen. During his prime from 1996-2000, he averaged easily over a .300 batting average with 37+ homers and 100+ RBI’s. He retired just 73 round trippers away from the 500 milestone 232 total bases away from the big 4000. Thus, he still ended with a slugging percentage of .545 and OPS of .922, which helped him collect 10 career silver slugging awards behind the plate along with an All-Star Game MVP in 1996. Despite his offensive numbers clear being Hall of Fame caliber, his below average defense and the many false rumors of steroid use might just be what is keeping this legend from traveling to Cooperstown.
