Does Zach Britton belong in the Orioles’ Hall of Fame?

[Frobby]

Zach Britton officially retired today.  He played for the O’s from 2011-18, posting what undoubtedly was the greatest season for any O’s closer in 2016 when he saved 47 games without a blown save and posted a 0.54 ERA. He’s second on the O’s all time saves list with 139 (Gregg Olson is first with 160).  Olson and fellow relievers Dick Hall, Stu Miller, Tippy Martinez, and Eddie Watt are in the O’s Hall, along with Hoyt Wilhelm, who both started and relieved.  

So, does Britton belong in the Orioles’ Hall of Fame?  I’d say the answer is undoubtedly yes.  But his plaque needs to say Zach, not Zack!
 

Edited November 20, 2023 by Frobby

[Can_of_corn]

Sure with whatever name spelling he prefers.

[Too Tall]

Yes - didn't even need to ponder this for a sec. 

[btdart20]

Yes, kinda the Koufax/Pedro rule for him.  

I really don't like that none of the guys we got back for him panned out. 

[RZNJ]

This could be the first unanimous poll in OH history.

Not.  @Gentile6?    

Edited November 20, 2023 by RZNJ

[Can_of_corn]

4 minutes ago, btdart20 said:

Yes, kinda the Koufax/Pedro rule for him.  

I really don't like that none of the guys we got back for him panned out. 

He was an expensive rental coming off a severe injury and not terribly effective.

Can't expect too great a return.

Edited November 20, 2023 by Can_of_corn

[Frobby]

32 minutes ago, btdart20 said:

Yes, kinda the Koufax/Pedro rule for him.  

I really don't like that none of the guys we got back for him panned out. 

Britton was worth 1.9 rWAR for the Yankees.   Tate has been worth 2.4 rWAR for us.  Hopefully we can still extract some more value from him - Elias apparently thinks so.

[sportsfan8703]

34 minutes ago, btdart20 said:

Yes, kinda the Koufax/Pedro rule for him.  

I really don't like that none of the guys we got back for him panned out. 

Tate had two nice seasons and is back this year. 

[EricK]

Definitely yes.  After Jones and Markakis, he probably is the next best retired.  Maybe have a poll to guess the years.  Should we stretch out the players because it gets thin after them until Machado retires (and that can be a long time).

[Jagwar]

1 hour ago, Too Tall said:

Yes - didn't even need to ponder this for a sec. 

The choices should have been Yes and Yes

[Moose Milligan]

Isn’t this where someone comes in to remind us what a joke the Orioles hall of fame is because some certain players are in there?

[Morgan423]

Don't forget about his powerhouse offensive stats, many of which eclipse the likes of Babe Ruth or Hank Aaron.

Of course, it's over the course of 8 at bats and not twenty seasons of 600 AB per... but still.  

[RZNJ]

I would love to hear the logic of the 5, so far, who voted no.   Assuming there is some logic involved.

[dystopia]

9 hours ago, RZNJ said:

I would love to hear the logic of the 5, so far, who voted no.   Assuming there is some logic involved.

Maybe they didn’t see the word “Orioles” in the title. 
 

That’s all I got. 

[RZNJ]

2 minutes ago, dystopia said:

Maybe they didn’t see the word “Orioles” in the title. 
 

That’s all I got. 

That is a valid defense!