Based purely on his performance from his career statistics and accolades he would be one of the best cases on the ballot this year. Todd Helton played for 17 years in the majors. Though he retired with 696 home runs, this is a big year for him. 2011 Gold Glove Award and Silver Slugger Award winner Jacoby Ellsbury helped the Red Sox to the 2007 World Series title. Nonetheless, his offensive metrics greatly outweigh his inability to catch baseballs. Starting off with the only player of the group who starred for the Royals seems right. Yesterday, the Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Fame . Rolen's stock has gone up every year he has been on it, while other players could pick up precious votes. His career 3.85 ERA is 17% above league-average for that time period, and his FIP was even lower. There was something of a logjam in Hall of Fame voting in recent years, but with Bonds, Clemens, Schilling and Sammy Sosa all leaving the ballot, and David Ortiz being elected on his first ballot in 2022, that could clear the way for other players to gain ground in the voting. All eligible BBWAA voters have a deadline of Dec. 31 to submit their ballots. First year on the ballotPitched 15 seasons for Angels, Red Sox, Cardinals and CubsPosted double-digit win totals in all but one season his rookie year of 2002, when he went 9-4 and finished fourth in the AL Rookie of the Year voting while helping the Angels win the World SeriesReceived Cy Young Award votes in two seasons: 2007 (3rd) and 2015 (9th)Named to 2007 All-Star Game in a season where he led the American League in ERA (3.01) and shutouts (two)Also led AL with two shutouts in 2003 and 2006Topped 200-innings pitched mark in six seasons (2003, 2005-07, 2010, 2015)Appeared in 19 Postseason series over 10 seasons (9 LDS, 7 LCS and 3 World Series), posting 8-6 record with 3.44 ERAMember of three World Series-winning teams: 2002 Angels (when he started and won Game 7), 2013 Red Sox and 2016 Cubs. He's fine and still hawking supplements on TV. Here's a look at what could take place. First year on the ballotPlayed 15 seasons with Blue Jays, Dodgers, Phillies and NationalsReached the 20-homer mark in six seasons (2008-11, 2013, 2016)Hit .300-or-better in two full seasons (2012-13)Named to National League All-Star team in 2009Led NL in doubles (46) in 2010, the same year he finished eighth in NL Most Valuable Player Award votingReached 20-steal mark in two seasons (2008-09) and his career stolen base success rate of 85.16 ranks third all-time among players with at least 100 stolen base attemptsLed NL right fielders in fielding percentage in 2013 (.992) and NL left fielders in fielding percentage in 2016 (.995)Appeared in 14 Postseason series over nine seasons, batting .251 with 15 homers and 30 RBI in 63 gamesHit .444 (8-for-18) in Phillies victory in 2008 World Series. Derek Jeter is a lock, and Ted Simmons and . During the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 Cubs Convention, Mark Grace and Shawon Dunston were introduced as the latest Cubs Hall of Famers. (Jason Wise/MLB). The biggest name on the whole ballot is A-Rod. Beltrn was a nine-time All-Star, won Rookie of the Year in 99, brought home three Gold Glove Awards and two Silver Slugger Awards. Dates for future Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies include: 2023: Sunday, July 23 2024: Sunday, July 21 2025: Sunday, July 27 . He finished 12th in National League Cy Young Award voting in 2010 and also won a Gold Glove Award that year. I wouldve gone with Mark Buehrle, the longtime lefty pitcher for the White Sox (and, evidently, the Marlins and Blue Jays) over guys like Billy Wagner (#closersareoverrated), Torii Hunter, and Jimmy Rollins. Hes running out of time to be elected and was suspended on two separate occasions for violating the leagues drug policy. 2023 MLB Hall of Fame Ballot Predictions - The Athletes Hub January 7, 2023 0 453 6 minutes read The end of another calendar year marks the deadline for all eligible voters to submit their ballots for the upcoming 2023 Hall of Fame event. Omar Vizquel), they dont seem to have hurt Jones nearly as much. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. The most anticipated moment of the new year the Baseball Writers' Association of America Hall of Fame election is right around the corner. Candidates remain on the BBWAA ballot for 10 years provided they are not elected and they are named on at least five percent of all ballots cast each year. The first, and most obvious, label of excellence was his abilities in the field. He topped the 200-innings pitched mark four times and was selected to three All-Star teams. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). By Peter Appel | November 15, 2022 | | 0 Comments The Baseball Hall of Fame released its 2023 ballot Monday with Manny Ramrez, lex Rodrguez, Scott Rolen and Todd Helton among those who garnered enough votes last year to remain in. No, not the Hall of Famer with the White Sox. Ramirez is clearly running out of time, securing only 28.9% on his seventh visit, but it is clear that both players stand-out as big names in a slightly underwhelming field, so lets say that A-Rod and his current prime-time media image will soar above 50% this time around and get surprisingly close. To be a new eligible in 2023, a player must have played their last pro . For reasons that escape me, there is a sanctity associated with making the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. A player whose career began in 1984, would have a career that ended by the early 2000s and is therefore 10 years removed from playing, and therefore eligble for the Hall of Fame, per the Baseball Writers' Association of America's Hall of Fame elibility rules. Last year, the right-handed hitter garnered 40.6% of the vote, and so far this year, is tracking at 68% a more than 25% increase year-over-year. On January 24th, the Baseball Writers' Association of America will unveil what players they've chosen for Cooperstown. First year on the ballotPlayed 15 seasons for Indians, Tigers and CardinalsThree-time All-Star (2011, 2013, 2015) who topped the 20-homer mark five times (2005, 2007-08, 2011, 2014) as a shortstopReached the 100-runs scored mark once (2008) and hit .300 once (2013)Recorded eight seasons with at least 70 RBI (2005, 2007-11, 2014-15)Led AL shortstops in assists (452) and putouts (249) in 2007Career fielding percentage at shortstop of .980 ranks 13th all-timeAppeared in 12 Postseason series over six seasons, hitting .256 with 18 runs scored, eight homers and 26 RBI in 58 gamesMember of Tigers 2012 American League championship team. In two weeks (January 24), the Baseball Writers' Association of America will announce the results of its 2023 Hall of Fame election. I wanted to vote for a 10th player, but after digging into the numbers, I just couldnt do it. K-Rod finished his career with 437 saves to Wagners 422. Rolen was committed to playing basketball at Georgia before he signed with the Phillies as a second-round pick in 1993. Here are 15 predictions to ring in 2023. Two were suspended for steroid use (Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez).. But theres at least one guy on there, probably more than that, who deserves enshrinement in Cooperstown. While incidents like this have harmed other candidates (i.e. On January 24th, the Baseball Writers Association of America will unveil what players theyve chosen for Cooperstown. But that doesn't mean their Hall of Fame chances are over. He hit more than 500 homers in his career, walked more than he struck out, finished with a 141 wRC+ (tied with Albert Pujols, Chipper Jones, and Alex Rodriguez for the 10th-highest among players with at least 10,000 plate appearances since integration in 1947), and claimed accolades such as five Silver Slugger Awards, three top-three MVP Award finishes, and the 1992 batting title. Way-way-too-early 2023 MLB All-Stars: Predicting full rosters for both the AL and NL. One of the best switch-hitters of all time, Beltrn starred for the Royals, Astros, Mets, Giants, Cardinals and Yankees. Second year on the ballotPlayed 22 seasons for Mariners, Rangers and YankeesThree-time American League Most Valuable Player Award winner (2003, 2005, 2007) who finished in the Top 10 of AL MVP voting in seven other seasons: 1996 (2nd), 1998 (9th), 2000 (3rd), 2001 (6th), 2002 (2nd), 2008 (8th) and 2009 (10th)14-time All-Star Game selection (1996-98, 2000-08, 2010-11) and 10-time Silver Slugger Award winner at shortstop and third base (1996, 1998-2003, 2005, 2007-08)Two-time Gold Glove Award winner at shortstop (2002-03)Reached the .300 mark in batting in nine seasons (1996-98, 2000-02, 2005, 2007-08), leading majors with .358 average in 1996Scored 100-or-more runs in 13 seasons (1996-2008), leading AL five times (1996, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007)Totaled at least 100 RBI in 14 seasons (1996, 1998-2010), leading AL twice (2002, 2007)Topped 30 home run mark 15 times (1996, 1998-2010, 2015), leading AL five times (2001-03, 2005, 2007)Led AL in total bases four times (1996, 2001-02, 2007), slugging percentage four times (2003, 2005, 2007-08), hits once (1998) and doubles once (1996)Reached 200-hit mark in three seasons (1996, 1998, 2001)Ranks fourth all-time in RBI (2,086), fifth in home runs (696), seventh in extra base hits (1,275), seventh in total bases (5,813), eighth in runs scored (2,021), 19th in at-bats (10,566), 22nd in hits (3,115), 28th in slugging percentage (.550), 27th in games played (2,784), 33rd in doubles (548) and tied for 36th in walks (1,338)Named Hank Aaron Award winner in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2007Played in 19 Postseason series over 12 seasons, hitting .259 with 13 homers, 43 runs scored and 41 RBI over 76 gamesMember of Yankees 2009 World Championship team. Additionally, his six All-Star game selections ties him for 10th-most in that same group. Writers can select up to 10 players on their ballot. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. As of the most recent update to the ballot tracker Ive mentioned, Jones was trending upwards this year as the second biggest riser amongst the pack of potential inductees with a net 21 votes gained just behind Todd Helton. Published July 26, 2022. Four times (including once with Houston), he finished in the top five for the Cy Young, and another time finished sixth. three received more than 50 percent of the vote in 2022. First year on the ballotPitched 16 seasons for Angels, Mets, Brewers, Orioles and TigersSix-time All-Star (2004, 2007-09, 2014-15) and two-time winner of Rolaids Relief Award (2006, 2008)Received American League Cy Young Award votes in three seasons: 2004 (4th), 2006 (4th) and 2008 (3rd)Finished sixth in AL Most Valuable Player Award vote in 2008Topped 30-save mark in eight seasons, including MLB record 62 in 2008Finished in Top 5 in his league in saves seven times (2005-08, 2014-16)Led league in saves three times (2005-06, 2008), games finished three times (2008-09, 2014) and games pitched once (2008)Career total of 437 saves ranks fourth all-time and 948 games ranks 21stOne of only nine pitchers in history with at least 300 saves and 1,100 strikeoutsPitched in 10 Postseason series over six seasons, posting a 5-4 record with three saves and 2.95 ERA in 26 gamesWon five games and struck out 28 batters over 18.2 innings in 2002 Postseason to help Angels win World Series title. Royals Rally to be held at Kauffman Stadium on February 4. Royals Rumblings - News for January 17, 2023, The best MLB expansion city candidates by three different metrics, Royals Rumblings - News for January 12, 2023, Royals Rumblings - News for January 13, 2023, Red Sox have reportedly discussed Adalberto Mondesi, Royals invite 19 non-roster players to spring training, Royals Rumblings - News for January 11, 2023. Undeterred by a string of arm and shoulder issues, not least the setback of Tommy John surgery in November 2011, he battled to further success, pitching the Red Sox to victory in the pivotal game six matchup against the St Louis Cardinals in the 2013 World Series. These are the seven biggest storylines of the 2022-23 Hall of Fame voting. Baseball writers love to acknowledge who hit the most home runs while playing a certain position, so why is Kent, who hit more homers than any other second baseman, still awaiting induction? 5) Will Helton and Wagner keep trending up? Hall of Fame Reboot Offers Bonds, Clemens, Allen Another Shot One player on the ballot was accused of sexual abuse (Omar Vizquel). Any electees will be inducted during Hall of Fame Weekend on Sunday, July 23, at 1:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. The 2023 Hall of Fame ballot is out. On the other hand, in "The Politics of Glory," Bill James' 1994 book on the Baseball Hall of Fame, James predicted Steve Garvey, Al Oliver, Dave Parker, Jim Kaat, Ted Simmons, Dale Murphy, Jack . A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-2010s Team, Lynch left the sport with 10,413 rushing yards and 85 rushing touchdowns. Let's take a look at the likely 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Fifth year on the ballotPitched 18 seasons for Yankees and AstrosReached 20-win mark twice (1996, 2003)Eight seasons with 15-or-more wins (1996-98, 2000-01, 2003, 2005, 2007)Finished third in 1995 American League Rookie of the Year votingReceived Cy Young Award votes in five seasons: 1996 (2nd), 1997 (5th), 2000 (4th), 2003 (6th) and 2005 (5th)Named to three All-Star Games (1996, 2001, 2010)Led his league in games started three times (1997, 2006-07) and wins once (1996)Topped 200-innings pitched mark in 10 seasons (1996-98, 2000-01, 2003, 2005-08)Appeared in 32 Postseason series over 14 seasons (14 LDS, 10 LCS and eight World Series), posting 19-11 record with 3.81 ERA in 44 startsHolds all-time Postseason records for wins (19), innings pitched (276.2) and games started (44)Named 2001 ALCS Most Valuable PlayerMember of five Yankees World Series Championship teams (1996, 1998-2000, 2009). With Red Sox legend David Ortiz as the sole 2022 inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame, voters from the Baseball Writers Association of America can begin to look ahead to their 2023. The 2023 Hall of Fame ballot has been released. Bonds, Clemens and Schilling will all be considered for the Hall of Fame Class of 2023 by the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee. The episode was not found or is unavailable. I expect four players to make the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Louis Cardinals). Will A-Rod follow a similar trajectory to those two -- all-time greats who ultimately fell short of being voted into the Hall? Contemporary and Classic Era Committee Rules. I hope both guys make it this year, but Im more confident in Rolen. Besides Rolen, Helton (52%) and Wagner (51%) are the only returning players who got at least half the vote on the 2022 ballot. His career total of 437 saves ranks fourth all-time and his 948 games ranks 21st. He nearly won the MVP in 2005 when he earned 23 of the Triple Crown while posting a .922 OPS. We have once again reached the milestone of Wednesday. Sports writers elect recently retired players. Matt Cain pitched 13 seasons, all for the Giants. Sheffield hit the hardest hit ball Ive ever seen in person, and that also happened to be at the coldest game Ive ever attended. His on-field prowess over a 20-year MLB career is hard to argue against. We are less than two weeks into the 2023 calendar year, but we've got bold predictions of a litany of things that will go down in Major League Baseball over the course of the next 11.5 months. . It could determine if he's destined to follow in the footsteps of Bonds, Clemensand Schilling. Given their track record an enormous. Wagner finished 703 games, K-Rod had 677. Breaking down the 2023 Hall of Fame ballot One and done: Jacoby Ellsbury, Jhonny Peralta, Jayson Werth, Matt Cain, J.J. Hardy, Mike Napoli, Jered Weaver, R.A. Dickey, Bronson Arroyo, Andre Either, Huston Street Do you have a sports website? A player must receive 75 percent of the writers' vote to get in. They'll be two others to watch in the 2023 cycle. Manny Ramrez was a 12-time All-Star and nine-time Silver Slugger Award winner as an outfielder. Any candidate who receives votes on 75 percent of all ballots cast will earn election to the Hall of Fame. Any candidate who receives votes on 75 percent of all ballots cast will earn election to the Hall of Fame. His bWAR of 70.1 sits equal to Beltrn and behind only A-Rod in this years list of candidates and the controversies surrounding these two players have been already discussed. 2023 Top newcomers: Carlos Beltran, Ichiro Suzuki, Chase Utley, Bartolo Colon, Francisco Rodriguez Top holdovers: Vizquel, Rolen, Helton, Sheffield Most likely to be elected: Ortiz, Beltran,. Can A-Rod restore his image with voters over the next few years? First year on the ballotPlayed 11 seasons for Red Sox and YankeesHit .353 in his first year in the big leagues in 2007, helping Red Sox win World Series titleFinished third in American League Rookie of the Year balloting in the following season, leading AL with 50 stolen basesAlso led AL in steals in 2009 and 2013Led league in triples with 10 in 2009 and paced AL with 364 total bases in 2011Finished second in AL Most Valuable Player voting in 2011 after hitting .321 with 32 homers, 105 RBI, 119 runs scored and 39 steals, becoming the first Red Sox player with a 30 homer/30 steal seasonWon Gold Glove Award for his play in center field and Silver Slugger Award in 2011Hit better than .300 in two full seasons (2009, 2011)Appeared in 13 Postseason series over six seasons, hitting .280 with 27 runs scored and 11 steals in 45 gamesMember of Red Sox World Series title teams in 2007 and 2013. He did more than enough to overcome that including posting 61.8 bWAR, making five All-Star Games, and finishing in the top 10 of MVP voting three times. Based on these advanced metrics, it would seem that not only is Beltrn one of the best switch-hitters ever, but he is also a top-10 center fielder all time regardless of handedness. January 17, 2023 | 00:06:30. (Los Angeles Angles). All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. If youre in, youre in. Third year on the ballotPitched 16 seasons for White Sox, Marlins and Blue JaysRecorded 14 200-plus inning seasons, all consecutively (2001-14), to set American League record Led AL in innings pitched twice (2004-05) and games started twice (2004, 2008)Finished fifth in 2005 AL Cy Young Award votingNamed to five All-Star teams (2002, 2005-06, 2009, 2014), drawing starting assignment for AL in 2005 Mid-Summer ClassicFour-time Gold Glove Award winner (2009-12)Led league in assists among pitchers in five seasons (2001-02, 2004, 2009, 2012)Led MLB in complete games with four during his final season of 2015Won 13-or-more games in 12 of his 16 seasonsPitched no-hitter for White Sox against the Rangers on April 18, 2007Pitched perfect game for White Sox against Rays on July 23, 2009Appeared in five Postseason series, posting 2-1 record with 4.11 ERA over six games, including four startsWent 2-0 over four games during 2005 Postseason while helping White Sox win World Series title. Who might enter Cooperstown in the Class of 2023? Enough waffling on that point though. These are the seven biggest storylines of the 2022-23 Hall of Fame voting. Groups can also buy a table of eight. Now in his eighth year on the ballot, he has three more chances remaining. More Awards Pages Awards Index MVP Cy Young Batting Champs Triple Crowns Gold Gloves National League American League Why wait? What Will a 49ers Takeover Mean at Leeds? He won the 2000 MVP as a member of the Giants, reached five All-Star Games (Im sensing a theme) and earned four Silver Sluggers. Here in part two . He is just shy of the average WAR (71.9) of the 19 center fielders previously enshrined. 2012 NL Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey pitched in 15 seasons with Rangers, Mariners, Twins, Mets, Blue Jays and Braves. What trends from last year's voting could continue this cycle? Seriously: if hes in the Hall of Fame (which he is and has been since 2017), then guys like Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez, Rafael Palmeiro, etc. So this year should see a sizeable jump for the 256-game winner and five-time World Champion whose name is synonymous with the Yankee legacy from 1996 to 2003. In addition to that he did damage away from Coors with a career .855 road OPS which is greater than Tony Gwynns career OPS. However, in the past few seasons, we have seen the likes of Mike Mussina, Roy Halladay, Curt Schilling, and Roger Clemens drop off the ballot, which, in terms of starting pitching, were big names to climb above (regardless of the controversies linked to the latter pair). Holdover candidates like Rolen, Todd Helton, Billy Wagner, Andruw Jones, Gary Sheffield, Alex Rodriguez and Jeff Kent, who all sat around the 30-60% range of the vote, could pick up some votes that went to Bonds & Co. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Davis Byrd: No. But with a career ERA of 3.92 and 188 career wins, Lackey should stay on the ballot for a few years after a 15-season career. It will be interesting to monitor Wagner alongside K-Rod, with two of the most dominant closers of their times vying for election. provided to the Baseball Writers of America Association. Among the players returning to the BBWAA ballot, Scott Rolen received votes on 63.2 percent of all ballots cast in 2022 the most of any returnee. Here is a partial list of eligible first-time players for upcoming Hall of Fame elections: 2023:Carlos Beltrn, John Lackey, Francisco Rodrguez, Jayson Werth. The veterans These are players who. As the keepers of the Games history, the Hall of Fame helps you relive your memories and celebrate baseball history. With the 2023 NBA trade deadline less than a month away, there hasn't been much trade activity in the 2022-23 NBA regular season. For years, the Hall of Fame ballot was overcrowded with players certain to receive over 5% of the vote, but unlikely to ever actually be elected. Jake Crumpler: My gut tells me that Gary Sheffield will take the largest leap from 2022 to 2023. However, it could be argued that this scandal was more organizational and less individualized, as with the obvious personal gain taken from steroid abuse. The remaining returning candidates are Manny Ramirez (28.9 percent last year, seventh ballot in 2023), Omar Vizquel (23.9 percent, sixth ballot), Andy Pettitte (10.7 percent, fifth ballot), Jimmy Rollins (9.4 percent, second ballot), Bobby Abreu (8.6 percent, fourth ballot), Mark Buehrle (5.8 percent, third ballot) and Torii Hunter (5.3 percent, third ballot). Beltrn is one of the strongest names on an otherwise weak ballot and under any other normal circumstances he would most likely be a sure thing to make it in. He posted 20-or-more saves in nine seasons, including two seasons with 40-plus saves and his 324 saves rank 20th on the all-time list. Beltrn probably wont make it this year, but should eventually. Who Was Inducted into the 2022 NBA Hall of Fame? (Brad Mangin/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). Future Major League Baseball Hall-of-Fame Eligible Players Through 2023 These might not be first-year-ballot inductees, but I believe the following HOF-eligible players will get inducted at some point. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers). (Greg Rust). Looking at potential 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot: Alex Rodriguez to return for second year, last chance for Jeff Kent, Beltran headlines newcomers on 2023 ballot, Baseball Reference lists as potentially making the ballot next year, MLB Power Rankings, post All-Star Break edition. Todd Helton is chronically disrespected in regard to his offensive numbers due to him being a career member of the Colorado Rockies and thus playing his home games for his career in Coors Field. Bronson Arroyo pitched in 16 seasons with the Pirates, Red Sox, Reds and Diamondbacks. After a down year (by his lofty standards), Braves right fielder Ronald Acua Jr. will return to playing at an MVP level in 2023. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. How will a potential 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot look? For the first time since 2013, the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) failed to elect anyone . With Ortiz being elected and the aforementioned four no longer on the ballot, the 2023 Hall of Fame ballot projects to be as wide open a ballot as any in recent memory. The other big first-timer on the 2023 ballot is closer Francisco Rodrguez. Ortiz was the only player voted in by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. That means 2023 marks the earliest date that Wade, Nowitzki, and Parker can be inducted in the HOF. A . Third year on the ballotPlayed 19 seasons with the Twins, Angels and TigersNine-time Gold Glove Award winner in outfield (2001-09), third-best total of any center fielder in historyNamed to five All-Star Games (2002, 2007, 2009-10, 2013) and earned two Silver Slugger Awards (2009, 2013)Finished in Top 10 of American League MVP voting in 2002 (6th)Topped .300 mark in batting twice (2012-13)Recorded 100-or-more RBI in two seasons (2003, 2007) and reached the 90-RBI mark six other times (2001-02, 2006, 2009-10, 2012)Totaled 20-or-more home runs in 11 seasons (2001-04, 2006-11, 2015)Led his league in center fielder assists three times (2000-01, 2006), double plays twice (2005-06) and putouts once (2001)Totaled 5,263 career put outs in the outfield, 14th all-timeReached 20-stolen base mark in three seasons (2002, 2004-05)Appeared in 11 Postseason series over eight seasons, hitting .274 with four homers and 20 RBI in 48 games. At the end of the day, he's probably not going to be a Hall of Famer. In 17 big league seasons, Scott Rolen won eight Gold Glove Awards and played all of his 2,023 games in the field at third base. He was the premium defender in center for the peak of his career. Top MLB free agents of 2023: Top 45 MLB free agency rankings including Trey Mancini, Carlos Correa MLB insider Jayson Stark believes that Fred McGriff, a five-time All-Star selection. Let me just say this: if Bud Selig is in the Hall of Fame, then so should Alex Rodriguez (as well as a host of other players). Carlos Beltrn is the headliner of the players on the ballot for the first time this year. Matthew Partridge has a wealth of sports writing, producing and directing experience. Reds president Phil Castellini rankles fans with comments at a supporter's luncheon . Not only is he one of only two switch-hitting outfielders ever to come to the plate at least 10,000 times since integration, but he also owns a career wRC+ higher than all but Chipper Jones, Eddie Murray, and Tim Raines (all Hall-of-Famers) among switch hitters that meet that criteria. Not only are his 10 Gold Glove Awards tied for the 10th-most of all time, but theyre also tied for the third-most among outfielders and tied for the second-most ever by a center fielder, trailing only Willie Mays. Find out more. Helton is 15th on the list for first basemen, everyone ahead of him not named Rafael Palmeiro is in the Hall or will be one day (i.e. 25 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 Phone: 1-888-HALL-OF-FAME | 607-547-7200 | Fax: 607-547-0398. Look at someone like Ozzie Smith. Yes, yes, I know all about why he wont get in, but its really odd to keep a guy out just because hes sort of owning the Timberwolves. Returnees aren't quite veterans, but they have spent time on the ballot. That may clear the way for others to garner more support, given that an increasing number of voters are selecting the maximum of 10 candidates on their ballots. Although only receiving 10.2% in his first year (2018, the year fellow 3rd baseman Chipper Jones stormed into the HOF with 97.2% on his first attempt), Rolen has seen his stock steadily climb as he hit 63.2% in 2022. As the nine-time All-Star enters his second-to-last year on the ballot, voters are beginning to look more favorably at the prospect of Sheffield as a member of the Hall of Fame. He racked up the 18th-most bWAR (60.5) by a right fielder and rates out as the 24th-most Hall-worthy right fielder by JAWS. His score of 21.1 not only places him 12th among all relievers, but it also puts him slightly ahead of Hall-of-Famer Lee Smith. Gary Sheffield recorded at least 100 RBI in eight seasons and scored 100-or-more runs in seven seasons. 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