Thought maybe he deserves another look based on his defense. His offense alone was not Hall worthy, but with defense...perhaps?

Born: November 3, 1951

1969: Drafted by Boston Red Sox

Debut: September 16, 1972 (Boston Red Sox)

1975: Red Sox win Pennant

1980-89: Led American League with 256 home runs

1981: AL Home Run Champ (22)

1986: Homered on season?s first pitch

1986: Red Sox win pennant

1988: Red Sox win AL East

1990: Red Sox win AL East

1990: Has public feud with Dennis Eckersley over showboating

1990: Signed with Baltimore Orioles

1992: Released by Orioles/Retired

1999: Dropped from Hall of Fame ballot on third try

2000: Elected to Red Sox Hall of Fame

2002: Red Sox hitting coach

2003: Began work as a consultant for Red Sox

2011: Appeared in the movie, Hall Pass.

Accomplishments:

3x All Star

8x Gold Glove winner

2x Silver Slugger

1981 Home Run champion

.272 hitter

.305 (1987)

385 home runs

20+ home runs: 11x

30+ home runs: 3x

1384 RBI

100+ RBI: 4x

Led league in games: 2x

100+ Runs: 4x

Led league with 121 runs (1984)

2446 hits

483 doubles

30+ doubles: 7x

1391 walks

100+ walks: 3x

Lead league in walks: 3x

.400 plus OBP: 3x

Led League with .402 OBP (1982)

.470 slugging

.500+ Slugging: 5x

300+ total bases: 3x

Led league with 215 total bases (1981)

Postseason (6 series-32 games): .239 with 4 HR and 19 RBI.

Hit .300 with 3 home runs and 14 RBI and .977 OPS in 2 World Series (14 games)