For the first time since 1996, the baseball writers didn’t elect a single player for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Much of the shun was due to the high volume of players from “the steroid era”. I reflected on those players that are almost good enough, but not quite up to Hall of Fame standards, ...
In his 14th year on the ballot, Jack Morris secured 67.7% of the vote. It was the most votes he’s gotten since first appearing on the ballot in 2000 and getting 22.2% of the vote. He’s steadily increased his vote percentage over the years, finally getting past 30% in 2005, 40% in 2007, 50% in ...
Manny Ramirez is one of the greatest hitters of his generation, but does he have enough to get into the Hall of Fame? Let’s take a look at his career numbers. .312 BA, .411 OBP, .585 SLG, .996 OPS, 555 HRs, 1831 RBIs, 154 OPS+ These numbers are absolutely astounding. He’s 9th all time in ...
Frank Thomas was one of the best hitters in baseball history. However, some people feel that he is a borderline case for the Hall of Fame. I’d like to take a look at his career and show why he should be a lock for the Hall of Fame when he becomes eligible for induction in ...
Jeff Kent will be on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time in 2014. At first thought, many did not think that Jeff Kent was a Hall of Fame caliber player. How does the former MVP and 5 time All Star stack up against other Hall of Fame second basemen. Lets take ...
COMMENTARY | As I watch the Detroit Tigers close in on a rare World Series appearance, I remember exactly where I was when the Tigers baseball team clinched the championship. I was in the right field stands as a wide-eyed 14-year-old, living the dream of so many kids. The story all began with my father, ...