This is not a list of who I think belongs in the Hall of Fame. This is a list showing the way I think the BBWAA will vote.
I know some think that the “Crime Dog” should be admitted post haste. Maybe so, but not if voters conduct themselves according to their record instead of according to Hoyle.
A person has to be great if they want a first ballot nomination. It happens, but you have to be special like Stan Musial, Nolan Ryan or even Ricky Henderson. The Fred McGriff’s of the game do not usually make it for several years if at all.
Am I slamming McGriff? No, in fact consider me a fan. Do I think he belongs in the Hall of Fame? Yes, but not yet.
Some very good players grace the ballot this year for the first time. It includes Barry Larkin, McGriff, Roberto Alomar, Victor Martinez Ellis Burks, Andres Galarraga, Eric Karros and Robin Ventura. Those are not the only newcomers but the most prominent ones.
The list I am about to present to you, is the way I think the voters will go. I will also give my opinion, critique the player and provide statistical analysis of each in the Top 10.
When I cite position players career statistics, here is the key:
BA/HR/RBI/H/R/
When I cite pitchers career statistics, here is the key:
W-L/WL%/ERA/ERA+/WHIP/K-BB RATIO
Let’s do this.
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