Tim Hardaway Manu Ginobili George Karl Bob Huggins Many thanks to him. On January 24th, the Baseball Writers Association of America will unveil what players theyve chosen for Cooperstown. Two were suspended for steroid use (Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez).. The first, and most obvious, label of excellence was his abilities in the field. Hes running out of time to be elected and was suspended on two separate occasions for violating the leagues drug policy. His era and ballpark adjusted career wRC+ of 118 is tied for 43rd among batters with at least 10,000 plate appearances since integration in 1947, but it becomes even more impressive when you adjust for his handedness and position. Im not one to be beholden to the morals clause or whatever the Hall sanctimoniously calls it, but I think that clause would have to be more than just he wasnt nice. And I think thats what is keeping Kent out. His reliability during his peak seasons with the Phillies and Cardinals from 1997-2004 (hitting 25 home runs during 7=seven seasons and driving in over 100 runs during five) should be sufficient to get him over the line. That's a lot for the 2023 deadline to live up to. By Peter Appel | November 15, 2022 | | 0 Comments His connection to performance-enhancing drugs could keep his vote totals low, though hes another candidate who may benefit from Bonds, Clemens and Schilling falling off the BBWAA ballot. His case is pretty clear. 5) Will Helton and Wagner keep trending up? Bonds, Clemens and Schilling will all be considered for the Hall of Fame Class of 2023 by the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee. First year on the ballotPitched 16 seasons with the Pirates, Red Sox, Reds and Diamondbacks2006 All-Star led his league in games started twice (2006, 2008) and innings pitched once (2006)Finished 12th in National League Cy Young Award voting in 2010 and also won Gold Glove Award that yearLed NL in shutouts with two in 2009Reached double-digits in victories in eight seasonsReached 200-innings pitched mark in eight seasonsPitched in seven Postseason series over five seasons, going 1-0 with 4.60 ERA over 12 games, including four startsMember 2004 Red Sox World Series title team. Gambling problem? His career bWAR of 62.7 is the 14th-most recorded by a center fielder and his JAWS score of 54.6 places him as the 11th-most deserving of enshrinement at his position. The biggest name on the whole ballot is A-Rod. Carlos Beltran and Francisco Rodriguez are the most compelling names. 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. This is essential to Jones case because of his late-career drop off due to injuries, and it reveals the otherworldly excellence of his peak. Any candidate who receives votes on 75 percent of all ballots cast will earn election to the Hall of Fame. Times running out for A-Rod and Manny, but the BBWAA can still do right be them. Jones last year finished the voting process with 41.4% of votes. 4) What happens now that Bonds, Clemens and Schilling are off the ballot? The trio is part of an eight-man ballot that was released earlier this month, along with Albert Belle, Don Mattingly, Fred McGriff, Dale Murphy and Rafael Palmeiro. Heltons 132 wRC+ which is a park adjusted stat that measures a hitters run-producing ability is on par with Hall-of-Famers Rickey Henderson, George Brett, Wade Boggs, Billy Williams, and Tony Gwynn and better than Hall-of-Famers like Ken Griffey Jr., Carl Yastrzemski, and Orlando Cepeda. Highlights of past Hall of Fame events will be shared, along with stories from the Foresters' 2022 national championship, the team's third in a row. But theres at least one guy on there, probably more than that, who deserves enshrinement in Cooperstown. Next year, the ballot will look significantly different, with Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling off it after their 10th and final years of eligibility in 2022. Heltons more than Hall of Fame-worthy, according to Jay Jaffes JAWS metric for Hall of Fame worthiness. He finished 12th in National League Cy Young Award voting in 2010 and also won a Gold Glove Award that year. Still, there are concerns about the matchup for TCU, and a lot of it will depend on the status of Georgia tight end Darnell Washington.While NFL scouts salivate over what Washington could become as a pass-catcher based on his size and athleticism, what he already is is a tremendous blocker in the run game. Wagner, who recorded 422 saves and averaged 11.9 strikeouts per nine innings, has made steady gains in the last few election cycles. Every Basketball Hall-of-Fame class is loaded with all-time greats. Rolen's Hall of Fame voting share by year: 2018 -- 10.2%2019 -- 17.2% (+7 points)2020 -- 35.3% (+18.1 points)2021 -- 52.9% (+17.6 points)2022 -- 63.2% (+10.3 points). Jones has a very clear Hall of Fame resume. 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. Beltrn is going to struggle, however, to garner enough votes to get in at the first time of asking due to the lingering feelings surrounding the Houston Astros 2017 World Series win, which happens to be Beltrns only title in that regard. Jones is far superior in the extra-base hit category to Smith with 853 compared to Smiths 499 in almost 400 fewer games than Smith. (Brad Mangin/Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). This is the BBWAA ballot, meaning it features players who have been retired at least five years and those who are holdovers from . Over his career, Pettitte reached three All-Star Games while winning five World Series with the Yankees. Any candidate who receives votes on 75% of the ballots cast by the 16-member committee will earn election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and be inducted in Cooperstown on July 23, 2023 . The 2023 Hall of Fame ballot has been released. Jake Crumpler: My gut tells me that Gary Sheffield will take the largest leap from 2022 to 2023. (He was also part of the 2007 championship team.) (Brad Mangin/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). Here in part two . (Brad Mangin/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). The tl:dr of the argument for K-Rod is that his odds go up exponentially if fellow candidate Billy Wagner gets in. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. The Royals may be in the market for a third catcher. First year on the ballotPlayed 13 seasons with the Brewers, Twins and OriolesTwo-time All-Star (2007, 2013) and three-time Gold Glove Award winner (2012-14) at shortstopLed league in fielding percentage three times (2011-12, 2015), double plays twice (2012-13), putouts once (2012) and assists once (2012)Reached 20-home run mark in five seasons (2007-08, 2011-13)Appeared in seven Postseason series over five seasons, hitting .225 in 21 games. After leaving Boston, he bounced around a couple of teams as his career died, but those first 15-and-a-half years with Cleveland and Boston were mesmerizing. As the keepers of the Games history, the Hall of Fame helps you relive your memories and celebrate baseball history. Helton, who was a lifetime .316 hitter and slugged 369 home runs with Colorado, is only in his fifth year of eligibility (Walker didn't break 50% of the vote until his ninth year). The 2023 MLB Hall of Fame ballot has officially been released, and there are several surprises throwing fans for a loop that were revealed. Jones won 10 consecutive Gold Glove Awards at one of the most premier defensive positions. Whats left of the free agent catcher market. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Nine-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove Award winner in the outfield and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner Carlos Beltrn is appearing on the ballot of the first time. It could determine if he's destined to follow in the footsteps of Bonds, Clemensand Schilling. With controversial figures Barry Bonds, Curt Schilling, Sammy Sosa, and Roger Clemens no longer eligible, select analysts from The Athletes Hub will answer questions surrounding this year's intriguing line-up which includes returning superstars Alex . Even if thats the case there are hitters plenty worse than him in the hall. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). Theres been a bit of a logjam on the ballot in recent years, with Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling receiving sizable shares of the vote without being elected. Jake Crumpler: Scott Rolen, Todd Helton, and Billy Wagner all have a pretty good shot at getting in, with the first two being on track to do so in 2023. When it comes to R-JAWS, his case becomes even more clear. On Jan. 24, the BBWAA will announce the results of its 2023 Hall of Fame vote live from Cooperstown on MLB Network at 6 p.m. 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. These are the seven biggest storylines of the 2022-23 Hall of Fame voting. Eighth year on the ballotPitched 16 seasons with Astros, Phillies, Mets, Red Sox and BravesFinished Top 10 in NL Cy Young Award voting twice (1999-4th, 2006-6th)Recorded 422 career saves, second-highest among left-handed relievers and sixth overallCareer walks-plus-hits-per-innings-pitched ratio (WHIP) of 0.998 is lowest among all retired relievers with at least 700 innings pitchedCareer 2.31 ERA is lowest among retired left-handed pitchers with at least 500 innings pitched in live ball eraSeven-time All-Star (1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007-08, 2010)Won 1999 NL Rolaids Relief AwardLed NL in games finished twice (2003, 2005), and finished among league top five in saves four times (1999, 2003, 2006, 2010)Set record (since surpassed) for highest single-season-strikeout-per-nine innings rate among relievers (14.95) in 1999Recorded 12 seasons with 20-plus saves, nine seasons with 30-or-more and two with 40-or more (2003, 2006)Finished no-hitter that included six Astros pitchers vs. Yankees on June 11, 2003 Appeared in eight Postseason series over seven seasons with Astros, Mets, Red Sox and Braves, posting 1-1 record with three saves and 10.03 ERA in 14 games. Huston Street is one of only 11 pitchers in history with a winning percentage of at least .500, an ERA of less than 3.00 and 300 saves. How will a potential 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot look? known to baseball fans as "Stan the Man, " died 10 years ago this week. It isnt going to happen this year for either of these two, and in regards to Manny Ramirez, isnt likely to happen at all. A voting member can vote for up to 10 players. They'll be on their second, third, fourth, or fifth ballots. Reds president Phil Castellini rankles fans with comments at a supporter's luncheon . All players who remain eligible from the 2022 Ballot and all players who retired following the 2017 to 2018 seasons with ten plus seasons in the major leagues and a score of ten or more in the HOF Monitor are included below. According to the ballot tracker as of January 6th from Ryan Thibodaux (@NotMrTibbs on Twitter), Beltrn is sitting right at 56.3%. K-Rod had 437 career saves, fourth all-time behind Hall of Famers Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman and Lee Smith, and is MLB's single-season saves record-holder with the 62 he recorded for the Angels in 2007. Sheffield was a wee bit of a liability in the field (Baseball-Reference docks 27.7 WAR for his, uh, lack of defense), but man, could he hit. He was on the BBWAA ballot for the maximum number of 10 years. Can A-Rod restore his image with voters over the next few years? Another notable candidate, in his second year of eligibility, is Alex Rodriguez, who received 34.3 percent of the vote on his first ballot despite his then-fourth-place ranking on the all-time career home run list. 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. An all-around superstar, he hit 435 home runs, stole 312 bases, won three Gold Glove Awards in center field and made nine All-Star teams. Ramirez blasted 555 home runs over his illustrious career that included helping the Red Sox break The Curse in 2004. Va. Senate Democrats kill effort to repeal electric car rule. Hall of Fame Reboot Offers Bonds, Clemens, Allen Another Shot One player on the ballot was accused of sexual abuse (Omar Vizquel). First year on the ballotPlayed 20 seasons with the Royals, Astros, Mets, Giants, Cardinals, Yankees and RangersNine-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove Award winner in the outfield and two-time Silver Slugger Award winnerNamed 1999 American League Rookie of the YearFinished in the Top 10 of his leagues Most Valuable Player voting twice: 2003 (9th) and 2006 (4th)Hit .300-or-better in four seasons (2001, 2003, 2009, 2011), drove in 100-or-more runs seven times (1999, 2001-04, 2006-08), scored 100-or-more runs six times (1999, 2001-04, 2006,2008) and reached the 20-homer mark 12 times (1999, 2001-04, 2006-08, 2011-13, 2016)Stole 312 bases, including two seasons (2003-04) with more than 40 stealsCareer stolen base success rate of 86.43 percent is top figure ever for any player with at least 300 stealsOne of only four players in history with at least 1,500 runs scored, 2,700 hits, 400 home runs and 300 steals (along with Barry Bonds, Willie Mays and lex Rodrguez)Won 2013 Roberto Clemente AwardRanks 25th all-time with 1,078 career extra base hits, 29th with 565 career doubles, 34th with 4,751 total basesHit .307 with a 1.021 OPS in 15 series Postseason series over seven seasons, totaling 45 runs scored, 16 homers and 42 RBI over 65 gamesHit four home runs in 2004 NLDS and NLCS, becoming the only player with at least four home runs in two series in one year and one of three players, along with Jim Thome and Duke Snider, with multiple postseason series of at least four home runsMember of 2017 Astros World Series title team. 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