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Keith Hernandez is a prominent name in the first base snub discussion due to his unmatched defensive credentials and career achievements. Regarded as one of the best defensive first basemen, Hernandez compiled over 2,000 hits along with accolades such as MVP awards and Gold Gloves. However, despite his excellent defensive metrics and significant contributions to championship teams, his vote count stagnated, leading to disappointing results on Hall of Fame ballots.