Chris Bodig
@cooperstowncred.bsky.social
Author of "Cooperstown Cred," the #1 website about Hall of Fame candidates. Former producer for ESPN's Baseball Tonight. SABR Member.
Today, the HOF revealed the 16 members of the Era Committee.
The HOFers all played in the 60s, 70s, and/or 80s; only 3 who were still around in the 90s.
Might bode well for Murphy and Mattingly.
Doesn't look friendly to Bonds and Clemens.
I still think Kent is the most likely to get in.
Thoughts?
The HOFers all played in the 60s, 70s, and/or 80s; only 3 who were still around in the 90s.
Might bode well for Murphy and Mattingly.
Doesn't look friendly to Bonds and Clemens.
I still think Kent is the most likely to get in.
Thoughts?
December 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Today, the HOF revealed the 16 members of the Era Committee.
The HOFers all played in the 60s, 70s, and/or 80s; only 3 who were still around in the 90s.
Might bode well for Murphy and Mattingly.
Doesn't look friendly to Bonds and Clemens.
I still think Kent is the most likely to get in.
Thoughts?
The HOFers all played in the 60s, 70s, and/or 80s; only 3 who were still around in the 90s.
Might bode well for Murphy and Mattingly.
Doesn't look friendly to Bonds and Clemens.
I still think Kent is the most likely to get in.
Thoughts?
Reposted by Chris Bodig
The @baseballhall.org just announced that I'm one of the 16 members of the Contemporary Era Committee that will meet Sunday to elect the newest Hall of Famer(s).
I'm honored to serve. But it means I won't be writing a column Sunday to analyze the vote. Here's why.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
I'm honored to serve. But it means I won't be writing a column Sunday to analyze the vote. Here's why.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
This Hall of Fame Contemporary Era election, I won’t just be an observer. I’ll be a voter
This time around, I’ll be serving on the 16-member committee, along with The Athletic's Tyler Kepner. Here's what you should know.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The @baseballhall.org just announced that I'm one of the 16 members of the Contemporary Era Committee that will meet Sunday to elect the newest Hall of Famer(s).
I'm honored to serve. But it means I won't be writing a column Sunday to analyze the vote. Here's why.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
I'm honored to serve. But it means I won't be writing a column Sunday to analyze the vote. Here's why.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Next Sunday, the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee will consider the Hall of Fame candidacies of eight previously overlooked players.
One is Carlos Delgado, whose 473 home runs make him one of the most prolific "clean" HR hitters to not yet be in the Hall.
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One is Carlos Delgado, whose 473 home runs make him one of the most prolific "clean" HR hitters to not yet be in the Hall.
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Carlos Delgado is on the Hall of Fame Ballot - Cooperstown Cred
If he had played in a different era, Carlos Delgado might already be in the Hall of Fame. At 6’3″ and 215 pounds, the left-handed-hitting Delgado evoked memories of Willie McCovey, Willie Stargell, an...
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November 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Next Sunday, the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee will consider the Hall of Fame candidacies of eight previously overlooked players.
One is Carlos Delgado, whose 473 home runs make him one of the most prolific "clean" HR hitters to not yet be in the Hall.
www.cooperstowncred.com/carlos-delga...
One is Carlos Delgado, whose 473 home runs make him one of the most prolific "clean" HR hitters to not yet be in the Hall.
www.cooperstowncred.com/carlos-delga...
There's nothing better in sports than Game 7 of the World Series, and especially when it's a starting pitching matchup featuring two future Hall of Famers. ⚾
November 1, 2025 at 10:37 PM
There's nothing better in sports than Game 7 of the World Series, and especially when it's a starting pitching matchup featuring two future Hall of Famers. ⚾
Clayton Kershaw announced today that this will be his final MLB season.
Here is my tribute to his Hall of Fame career, last updated after he fanned his 3,000th batter.
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Here is my tribute to his Hall of Fame career, last updated after he fanned his 3,000th batter.
www.cooperstowncred.com/clayton-kers...
Clayton Kershaw's 3,000th K puts a Cherry on his Hall of Fame Sundae - Cooperstown Cred
For most of his brilliant career, Clayton Kershaw had a huge gap, a lack of World Series title. That hole has now been closed.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Clayton Kershaw announced today that this will be his final MLB season.
Here is my tribute to his Hall of Fame career, last updated after he fanned his 3,000th batter.
www.cooperstowncred.com/clayton-kers...
Here is my tribute to his Hall of Fame career, last updated after he fanned his 3,000th batter.
www.cooperstowncred.com/clayton-kers...
Was sad to learn on Monday that Ryne Sandberg passed away, far too young at 65.
This is my tribute to Ryno.
#RyneSandberg @cubsbot.bsky.social
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This is my tribute to Ryno.
#RyneSandberg @cubsbot.bsky.social
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Remembering Ryne Sandberg (1959-2025) - Cooperstown Cred
Ryne Sandberg, the Hall of Fame second baseman for the Chicago Cubs, passed away on Monday at age 65. Although the Cubs did not announce a cause of death, Sandberg had previously announced (in January...
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July 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Was sad to learn on Monday that Ryne Sandberg passed away, far too young at 65.
This is my tribute to Ryno.
#RyneSandberg @cubsbot.bsky.social
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This is my tribute to Ryno.
#RyneSandberg @cubsbot.bsky.social
www.cooperstowncred.com/remembering-...
In 30 minutes, the Hall of Fame inductions will begin.
Ichiro Suzuki will be the first Japanese-born player to receive a plaque in Cooperstown.
Here is a profile and tribute to the incomparable Ichiro.
www.cooperstowncred.com/ichiro-suzuk...
Ichiro Suzuki will be the first Japanese-born player to receive a plaque in Cooperstown.
Here is a profile and tribute to the incomparable Ichiro.
www.cooperstowncred.com/ichiro-suzuk...
Ichiro Suzuki: A Uniquely Superb Hall of Famer - Cooperstown Cred
After participating in two official Major League Baseball games in Tokyo, Japan this week, Ichiro Suzuki‘s long and illustrious career is finally over.
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July 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
In 30 minutes, the Hall of Fame inductions will begin.
Ichiro Suzuki will be the first Japanese-born player to receive a plaque in Cooperstown.
Here is a profile and tribute to the incomparable Ichiro.
www.cooperstowncred.com/ichiro-suzuk...
Ichiro Suzuki will be the first Japanese-born player to receive a plaque in Cooperstown.
Here is a profile and tribute to the incomparable Ichiro.
www.cooperstowncred.com/ichiro-suzuk...
#4 out of 5: this is my profile and case for CC Sabathia for the Hall of Fame.
CC will be on stage getting his plaque today.
www.cooperstowncred.com/cc-sabathia-...
CC will be on stage getting his plaque today.
www.cooperstowncred.com/cc-sabathia-...
CC Sabathia: First-Ballot Hall of Famer - Cooperstown Cred
CC Sabathia passed two major milestones in his final year in MLB. He struck out his 3,000th batter and won his 250th game. Should he be a Hall of Famer?
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July 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
#4 out of 5: this is my profile and case for CC Sabathia for the Hall of Fame.
CC will be on stage getting his plaque today.
www.cooperstowncred.com/cc-sabathia-...
CC will be on stage getting his plaque today.
www.cooperstowncred.com/cc-sabathia-...
In his 10th turn on the BBWAA ballot this January, relief ace Billy Wagner crossed the bar and made it into the Hall of Fame.
This is one of my favorite pieces on Cooperstown Cred.
Don't miss the tangent about Jacob deGrom!
@jmiloch.bsky.social @mets.com
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This is one of my favorite pieces on Cooperstown Cred.
Don't miss the tangent about Jacob deGrom!
@jmiloch.bsky.social @mets.com
www.cooperstowncred.com/billy-wagner...
Cooperstown Finally Opens its Doors to Closer Billy Wagner - Cooperstown Cred
Billy Wagner is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the 7th time. His 422 career saves are the sixth most in MLB history but, so far, that hasn't been good enough.
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July 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In his 10th turn on the BBWAA ballot this January, relief ace Billy Wagner crossed the bar and made it into the Hall of Fame.
This is one of my favorite pieces on Cooperstown Cred.
Don't miss the tangent about Jacob deGrom!
@jmiloch.bsky.social @mets.com
www.cooperstowncred.com/billy-wagner...
This is one of my favorite pieces on Cooperstown Cred.
Don't miss the tangent about Jacob deGrom!
@jmiloch.bsky.social @mets.com
www.cooperstowncred.com/billy-wagner...
It's just a few hours until the Hall of Fame will welcome five new members.
One of them, Dick Allen, was arguably the best all-around hitter in baseball for 11 seasons (1964-74).
Here is a tribute and mini-biography.
www.cooperstowncred.com/dick-allen-a...
One of them, Dick Allen, was arguably the best all-around hitter in baseball for 11 seasons (1964-74).
Here is a tribute and mini-biography.
www.cooperstowncred.com/dick-allen-a...
Dick Allen is Finally Getting Inducted Into the Hall of Fame - Cooperstown Cred
In December 2021, slugger Dick Allen fell one vote short of the Hall of Fame for the 2nd time. Allen supporters will now have to wait until December 2026.
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July 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It's just a few hours until the Hall of Fame will welcome five new members.
One of them, Dick Allen, was arguably the best all-around hitter in baseball for 11 seasons (1964-74).
Here is a tribute and mini-biography.
www.cooperstowncred.com/dick-allen-a...
One of them, Dick Allen, was arguably the best all-around hitter in baseball for 11 seasons (1964-74).
Here is a tribute and mini-biography.
www.cooperstowncred.com/dick-allen-a...
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In five days, the ⚾ Hall of Fame will welcome five new members. Dave Parker, sadly, will be elected posthumously, having passed away at 74 last month.
This is my updated tribute to The Cobra.
@pirates.com @reds.com
www.cooperstowncred.com/rip-hall-of-...
This is my updated tribute to The Cobra.
@pirates.com @reds.com
www.cooperstowncred.com/rip-hall-of-...
RIP Hall of Famer Dave Parker: the COBRA dies at 74 (1951-2025) - Cooperstown Cred
Standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing from 225 to 270 pounds, Dave Parker was a figure larger than life and, though not the tallest, certainly the biggest player in Major League Baseball throu...
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July 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In five days, the ⚾ Hall of Fame will welcome five new members. Dave Parker, sadly, will be elected posthumously, having passed away at 74 last month.
This is my updated tribute to The Cobra.
@pirates.com @reds.com
www.cooperstowncred.com/rip-hall-of-...
This is my updated tribute to The Cobra.
@pirates.com @reds.com
www.cooperstowncred.com/rip-hall-of-...
In five days, the ⚾ Hall of Fame will welcome five new members. Dave Parker, sadly, will be elected posthumously, having passed away at 74 last month.
This is my updated tribute to The Cobra.
@pirates.com @reds.com
www.cooperstowncred.com/rip-hall-of-...
This is my updated tribute to The Cobra.
@pirates.com @reds.com
www.cooperstowncred.com/rip-hall-of-...
RIP Hall of Famer Dave Parker: the COBRA dies at 74 (1951-2025) - Cooperstown Cred
Standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing from 225 to 270 pounds, Dave Parker was a figure larger than life and, though not the tallest, certainly the biggest player in Major League Baseball throu...
www.cooperstowncred.com
July 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In five days, the ⚾ Hall of Fame will welcome five new members. Dave Parker, sadly, will be elected posthumously, having passed away at 74 last month.
This is my updated tribute to The Cobra.
@pirates.com @reds.com
www.cooperstowncred.com/rip-hall-of-...
This is my updated tribute to The Cobra.
@pirates.com @reds.com
www.cooperstowncred.com/rip-hall-of-...
Was sad to hear the news yesterday that Hall of Famer Dave Parker passed away yesterday at 74.
This is my tribute to The Cobra.
RIP Hall of Famer Dave Parker: the COBRA dies at 74 (1951-2025) - Cooperstown Cred share.google/usWVae7oyV2D...
This is my tribute to The Cobra.
RIP Hall of Famer Dave Parker: the COBRA dies at 74 (1951-2025) - Cooperstown Cred share.google/usWVae7oyV2D...
RIP Hall of Famer Dave Parker: the COBRA dies at 74 (1951-2025) - Cooperstown Cred
Standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing from 225 to 270 pounds, Dave Parker was a figure larger than life and, though not the tallest, certainly the biggest player in Major League Baseball throu...
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June 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Was sad to hear the news yesterday that Hall of Famer Dave Parker passed away yesterday at 74.
This is my tribute to The Cobra.
RIP Hall of Famer Dave Parker: the COBRA dies at 74 (1951-2025) - Cooperstown Cred share.google/usWVae7oyV2D...
This is my tribute to The Cobra.
RIP Hall of Famer Dave Parker: the COBRA dies at 74 (1951-2025) - Cooperstown Cred share.google/usWVae7oyV2D...
This was the 14th time I've attended The Masters and this was my most memorable experience. Saw almost all of Rory McIlroy's key moments over the emotional rollercoaster of his four rounds. Congratulations Rory on achieving the career Grand Slam!!
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Rory McIlroy’s tense Masters win was agonizing to watch. Ask his friends
As Rory McIlroy clawed his way to Masters glory, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood watched anxiously from the clubhouse.
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April 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This was the 14th time I've attended The Masters and this was my most memorable experience. Saw almost all of Rory McIlroy's key moments over the emotional rollercoaster of his four rounds. Congratulations Rory on achieving the career Grand Slam!!
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Opening Day at Citi Field and the home Mets debut for Juan Soto. 40 years ago, a dozen high school seniors and I played hooky to watch the home debut of Gary Carter. #LGM www.cooperstowncred.com/opening-day-...
40 Years Ago: Gary Carter's Opening Day at Shea - Cooperstown Cred
On April 9, 1985, future Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter played his first game for the New York Mets and celebrated Opening Day in style in extra innings.
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April 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Opening Day at Citi Field and the home Mets debut for Juan Soto. 40 years ago, a dozen high school seniors and I played hooky to watch the home debut of Gary Carter. #LGM www.cooperstowncred.com/opening-day-...
I was a gullible teenager, and fell for this. 🥺
40 years ago today, Sports Illustrated published its April Fools story about Sidd Finch, a made-up Mets pitcher who could hit 168 MPH with his fastball.
April 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I was a gullible teenager, and fell for this. 🥺
Eligible for the first time for the Contemporary Players HOF ballot this December:
Jeff Kent
Gary Sheffield
Carlos Delgado
Nomar Garciaparra
Top returning vote-getters from 2022-23:
Don Mattingly (8 out of 16)
Curt Schilling (7)
Dale Murphy (6)
Others on that 2022-23 ballot: Bonds/Clemens
(1/2)
Jeff Kent
Gary Sheffield
Carlos Delgado
Nomar Garciaparra
Top returning vote-getters from 2022-23:
Don Mattingly (8 out of 16)
Curt Schilling (7)
Dale Murphy (6)
Others on that 2022-23 ballot: Bonds/Clemens
(1/2)
March 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Eligible for the first time for the Contemporary Players HOF ballot this December:
Jeff Kent
Gary Sheffield
Carlos Delgado
Nomar Garciaparra
Top returning vote-getters from 2022-23:
Don Mattingly (8 out of 16)
Curt Schilling (7)
Dale Murphy (6)
Others on that 2022-23 ballot: Bonds/Clemens
(1/2)
Jeff Kent
Gary Sheffield
Carlos Delgado
Nomar Garciaparra
Top returning vote-getters from 2022-23:
Don Mattingly (8 out of 16)
Curt Schilling (7)
Dale Murphy (6)
Others on that 2022-23 ballot: Bonds/Clemens
(1/2)
I agree 100% with Adam. It makes sense to pause a candidate's appearance on an Era Committee ballot for one voting cycle if they get fewer than five votes.
This is a good way to get different candidates onto these ballots.
A permanent ban after getting fewer than 5 votes twice? I am against that.
This is a good way to get different candidates onto these ballots.
A permanent ban after getting fewer than 5 votes twice? I am against that.
Oh boy, big Era Committee change…
If a candidate gets fewer than five votes, they are not eligible to appear on the ballot in the next cycle.
(This is fine.)
If a candidate gets fewer than five votes a second time, they are permanently ineligible.
(I am VEHEMENTLY against this.)
If a candidate gets fewer than five votes, they are not eligible to appear on the ballot in the next cycle.
(This is fine.)
If a candidate gets fewer than five votes a second time, they are permanently ineligible.
(I am VEHEMENTLY against this.)
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum today announced a number of updates following the Board meeting that took place on Feb. 26 in Orlando, Fla. ow.ly/Y5rI50VblaW
March 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I agree 100% with Adam. It makes sense to pause a candidate's appearance on an Era Committee ballot for one voting cycle if they get fewer than five votes.
This is a good way to get different candidates onto these ballots.
A permanent ban after getting fewer than 5 votes twice? I am against that.
This is a good way to get different candidates onto these ballots.
A permanent ban after getting fewer than 5 votes twice? I am against that.
Reposted by Chris Bodig
I agree with Adam.
My guess is that this is solely a result of the PED hysteria and a way to get Bonds/Clemens etc out of eligibility.
This sucks.
My guess is that this is solely a result of the PED hysteria and a way to get Bonds/Clemens etc out of eligibility.
This sucks.
Oh boy, big Era Committee change…
If a candidate gets fewer than five votes, they are not eligible to appear on the ballot in the next cycle.
(This is fine.)
If a candidate gets fewer than five votes a second time, they are permanently ineligible.
(I am VEHEMENTLY against this.)
If a candidate gets fewer than five votes, they are not eligible to appear on the ballot in the next cycle.
(This is fine.)
If a candidate gets fewer than five votes a second time, they are permanently ineligible.
(I am VEHEMENTLY against this.)
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum today announced a number of updates following the Board meeting that took place on Feb. 26 in Orlando, Fla. ow.ly/Y5rI50VblaW
March 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I agree with Adam.
My guess is that this is solely a result of the PED hysteria and a way to get Bonds/Clemens etc out of eligibility.
This sucks.
My guess is that this is solely a result of the PED hysteria and a way to get Bonds/Clemens etc out of eligibility.
This sucks.
👇
It's amazing that people actually think that modern players are somehow watering down the Hall of Fame.
In 1929, just over a quarter of hitter plate appearance were made by future Hall of Fame hitters.
In 1929, just over a quarter of hitter plate appearance were made by future Hall of Fame hitters.
March 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
👇
Reposted by Chris Bodig
The Caps
Dick Allen - Phillies
Ichiro -Mariners
CC Sabathia - Yankees
Billy Wagner-Astros
Dave Parker-Pirates
Dick Allen - Phillies
Ichiro -Mariners
CC Sabathia - Yankees
Billy Wagner-Astros
Dave Parker-Pirates
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has announced the cap selections that will appear on plaques for members of the Class of 2025: ow.ly/4bZM50UWK6P
February 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The Caps
Dick Allen - Phillies
Ichiro -Mariners
CC Sabathia - Yankees
Billy Wagner-Astros
Dave Parker-Pirates
Dick Allen - Phillies
Ichiro -Mariners
CC Sabathia - Yankees
Billy Wagner-Astros
Dave Parker-Pirates
Happy 91st birthday to Bill White, an 8-time All-Star and 7-time Gold Glove winner, who later became one of the radio/TV voices of the Yankees and N.L. President.
This is the case I made for White for the Hall of Fame in November 2023.
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This is the case I made for White for the Hall of Fame in November 2023.
www.cooperstowncred.com/the-hall-of-...
The Hall of Fame Case for Bill White - Cooperstown Cred
Bill White was an 8-time All-Star, a longtime broadcaster for the Yankees, and the N.L. President. He is now a candidate for the Hall of Fame.
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January 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Happy 91st birthday to Bill White, an 8-time All-Star and 7-time Gold Glove winner, who later became one of the radio/TV voices of the Yankees and N.L. President.
This is the case I made for White for the Hall of Fame in November 2023.
www.cooperstowncred.com/the-hall-of-...
This is the case I made for White for the Hall of Fame in November 2023.
www.cooperstowncred.com/the-hall-of-...
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new @fangraphs.com: Closing my coverage of the 2025 Hall of Fame election cycle with my annual look into the crystal ball. Guaranteed 64% accurate!*
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Slimming Down: The Next Five Years of BBWAA Hall of Fame Elections
Slimming Down: The Next Five Years of BBWAA Hall of Fame Elections
As the 2025 election cycle ends, a look at what the next five years of Hall of Fame balloting portends.
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January 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
new @fangraphs.com: Closing my coverage of the 2025 Hall of Fame election cycle with my annual look into the crystal ball. Guaranteed 64% accurate!*
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ICYMI, this is my writeup of the Hall of Fame elections of Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner, including a plethora of fun facts and a look ahead to the HOF votes of 2026-29.
www.cooperstowncred.com/ichiro-suzuk...
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Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner are Elected to the Hall of Fame - Cooperstown Cred
This evening, Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. The 394 voting members of the Baseball Writers Associ...
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January 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
ICYMI, this is my writeup of the Hall of Fame elections of Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner, including a plethora of fun facts and a look ahead to the HOF votes of 2026-29.
www.cooperstowncred.com/ichiro-suzuk...
www.cooperstowncred.com/ichiro-suzuk...
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Maybe I'm too optimistic but I think Sabathia getting i really changes things going forward. Until now, the worst SP the BBWAA has elected in my lifetime was...Roy Halladay? Maybe Don Sutton? Sabathia sets a much, much more manageable bar to clear.
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January 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Maybe I'm too optimistic but I think Sabathia getting i really changes things going forward. Until now, the worst SP the BBWAA has elected in my lifetime was...Roy Halladay? Maybe Don Sutton? Sabathia sets a much, much more manageable bar to clear.
www.thelewsletter.lewispoll.is/p/unpacking-...
www.thelewsletter.lewispoll.is/p/unpacking-...