Tim Hardaway Manu Ginobili George Karl Bob Huggins Andre Ethier played 12 seasons, all with the Dodgers. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Hall of Fame Reboot Offers Bonds, Clemens, Allen Another Shot One player on the ballot was accused of sexual abuse (Omar Vizquel). Join our linker program. From the time he debuted, he was one of the most fun players to watch as he roamed center field for the Braves. Below are the nine players for whom Id vote, my prediction on who will actually get enough votes, and a discussion about just a few of the problems the Hall currently faces. Jake listed the statistical portion of the argument for K-Rod but I want to explain the logistics of his case a bit more. Beltrn's 70.1 career Wins Above Replacement, per Baseball Reference, ranks eighth all-time among center fielders, behind only six Hall of Famers -- Willie Mays, Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, Mickey Mantle, Ken Griffey Jr. and Joe DiMaggio -- and Mike Trout. Privacy Statement/Your California Privacy Rights. The biggest name on the whole ballot is A-Rod. Debuting on the BBWAA ballot in 2023 are Bronson Arroyo, Carlos Beltrn, Matt Cain, R.A. Dickey, Jacoby Ellsbury, Andre Ethier, J.J. Hardy, John Lackey, Mike Napoli, Jhonny Peralta, Francisco Rodrguez, Huston Street, Jered Weaver and Jayson Werth. Hall of Fame Members receive 10% off and FREE standard shipping on all Hall of Fame online store purchases. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Lets not overthink this: dude played electrifying baseball for years, posted a career .837 OPS while accumulating north of 70 bWAR, won two Silver Sluggers, three Gold Gloves, made nine All-Star teams, and won Rookie of the Year. Here are the six predictions for L.A.'s cannabis industry for 2023. . 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. (Brad Mangin/Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). (Brad Mangin/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). Hell see a big boost in 2023. 2023 MLB Offseason: 25 Predictions That Will Come True Analysis 2023 MLB Offseason: 25 Predictions That Will Come True The Hot Stove is picking up steam, with free agency open and trades being discussed around baseball. A players case can grow exponentially from year to year as ballots clear up, voters look harder at resumes, and that dreaded 10th year arrises. 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. 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. 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. In addition to that he did damage away from Coors with a career .855 road OPS which is greater than Tony Gwynns career OPS. His career stolen base success rate of 85.16 ranks third all-time among players with at least 100 stolen base attempts. Or write about sports? Two were suspended for steroid use (Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez).. Whoever gets the nod will be inducted, alongside Fred McGriff (more on him later), on July 23rd. He was on the BBWAA ballot for the maximum number of 10 years. Do you have a sports website? Davis Byrd: I think this honor will belong to one Andruw Jones. 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. Scott Rolen, who's now in his sixth year of eligibility, looks like he'll get into the Hall of Fame eventually maybe sooner rather than later. 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 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. 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 years intriguing line-up which includes returning superstars Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez as well as many other notable names hoping to register improved results or gain election on their first attempt. 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. Here's a look at what could take place. (Rich Pilling/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). He topped the 200-innings pitched mark four times and was selected to three All-Star teams. Pitching 15 seasons in the Major Leagues, claiming a sub-4.00 career ERA, and winning World Series rings with the Los Angeles Angels (2002 his rookie year), Boston Red Sox (2013), and Chicago Cubs (2016), Lackey deserves serious recognition for his renowned competitiveness and response to adverse situations. BBWAA Election Process 12:44 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). He topped the 200-innings pitched mark in six seasons and was a member of three World Series-winning teams: 2002 Angels (when he started and won Game 7), 2013 Red Sox and 2016 Cubs. Alerts. Way-Too-Early Predictions for the MLB Trade Deadline in July. In fact, there has been just a single trade since the season . Davis Byrd: If I had to step out on a limb I would say that he doesnt. The 2023 Hall of Fame ballot is out. Relievers are a tricky case and there are mixed opinions about their validity for the Hall of Fame. Sure, he played half his games every season in hitter-friendly Denver, but is that really going to keep him out of the Hall of Fame? Mike Napoli played 12 seasons for the Angels, Rangers, Red Sox and Indians. Carlos Beltran and Francisco Rodriguez are the most compelling names. He had two consecutive seasons compiling over 400 total bases, the last of which in 2001. Happy Harshad. 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. 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. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. 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. (Todd Olszewski/Baltimore Orioles). According to the ballot tracker as of January 6th from Ryan Thibodaux (@NotMrTibbs on Twitter), Beltrn is sitting right at 56.3%. Youre either in or out. This legitimacy question mark is sort of a stain on his otherwise Hall of Fame resume. More Awards Pages Awards Index MVP Cy Young Batting Champs Triple Crowns Gold Gloves National League American League 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. But even if he doesn't join the Hall of Fame this year, it's probably just a matter of time for Rolen, who was a seven-time All-Star, eight-time Gold Glover and one-time Silver Slugger in his career with the Phillies, Cardinals, Blue Jays and Reds. Below are all of the players included in the 2023 Ballot Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. The three-time All-Star won three World Series titles and finished in the Top 12 of NL Cy Young Award voting three times. Matt Partridge: I think that Andy Petitte will see the biggest jump in votes in this years ballot. Jimmy Rollins stole 20 or more bases in 13 seasons and hit 20 or more home runs in four seasons. Odds & lines subject to change. 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. Returnees aren't quite veterans, but they have spent time on the ballot. The only players ahead of him that have yet to be elected are the perennially underrated Kenny Lofton, the first-year eligible Carlos Beltrn, and the active Mike Trout. Times running out for A-Rod and Manny, but the BBWAA can still do right be them. 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. He reached the 20-homer mark in eight seasons and the 100-RBI mark in 2016 while helping Cleveland win the American League pennant. Im not a mathematician, but I can confidently tell you that 39.8% is not close to 75%. Sixth year on the ballotPlayed 17 seasons with the Braves, Dodgers, Rangers, White Sox and Yankees Finished fifth in 1997 National League Rookie of the Year voting, but debuted in the big leagues in 1996 and helped the Braves advance to the World Series, where he batted .400 with two home runs in the Fall ClassicFive-time All-Star (2000, 2002-03, 2005-06) who twice finished in the Top 10 of the NL Most Valuable Player Award voting: 2000 (8th) and 2005 (2nd)10-time Gold Glove Award winner in center field (1998-2007), one of only six outfielders in history to earn at least 10 Gold Glove AwardsReached the 20-home run plateau 10 times (1998-2007), leading NL in home runs in 2005 with 51Drove in 100-or-more runs five times (2000-01, 2003, 2005-06), leading NL in 2005 (128)Scored 100-or-more runs four times (2000-01, 2003, 2006) and reached .300 batting mark once (2000)Stole 20-or-more bases in four seasons (1997-2000)Led all NL center fielders in putouts six times (1998-2002, 2007) and assists three times (1998-99, 2005)Ranks 48th all-time with 434 home runsAmong players with 10-or-more Gold Glove Awards, only Willie Mays, Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Schmidt have more home runsAppeared in 18 Postseason series over 11 seasons with Braves and Yankees, hitting .273 with 43 runs scored, 10 home runs and 34 RBI in 76 gamesMember of Braves 1996 and 1999 National League Championship teams. Second year on the ballotPlayed 17 seasons for Phillies, Dodgers and White SoxFinished third in National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2001 after hitting .274 with league-leading totals in triples (12) and stolen bases (46)Three-time All-Star (2001-02, 2005) and four-time Gold Glove Award winner at shortstop (2007-09, 2012)Earned National League Most Valuable Player honors in 2007 after hitting .296 with NL-best 139 runs scored and 20 triplesNamed 2007 NL Silver Slugger Award winner at shortstopReached the 100-runs scored mark in six seasons (2004-07, 2009, 2012), stolen 20-or-more bases in 13 seasons (2001-09, 2011-14) and hit 20-or-more home runs in four seasons (2006-07, 2009, 2012)Led NL in triples four times (2001-02, 2004, 2007), at-bats four times (2001-02, 2007, 2009), runs once (2007) and stolen bases once (2001)In 2007, became the third shortstop in history to record 30 home run/30 steal seasonRanks 46th all-time with 470 stolen basesRanks fourth all-time in career fielding percentage among shortstops (.983)Among players who appeared in at least half their games at shortstop, the only player in history with at least 500 doubles, 200 home runs and 400 stolen basesWon 2014 Roberto Clemente AwardAppeared in 11 Postseason series over six seasons, hitting .246 with 27 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 50 gamesMember of Phillies 2008 World Championship team. He finished oh so close to a career OPS of triple digits. Jeff Kent is entering his final year of eligibility, and Gary Sheffield is in his penultimate year. Previously a sports researcher at Sky Sports, he then moved into live broadcasts and on-air promotions. K-Rod finished his career with 437 saves to Wagners 422. Jon Hoefling. Unlike that group, Helton has never been implicated with steroids. On January 24th, the Baseball Writers Association of America will unveil what players theyve chosen for Cooperstown. Jhonny Peralta was a three-time All-Star who topped the 20-homer mark five times as a shortstop. In addition, as we explored when we talked about the Hall of Fame and PED's, a shocking number of players fell off the ballot last year who received a significant share of the ballot. We have once again reached the milestone of Wednesday. Lets talk and buck that narrative now, shall we? After that, induct the stars who thrived during Seligs time as commissioner. Last year, Rodriguez (34.3% of the vote) and Ramirez (28.9%) wouldnt have gotten into the Hall of Fame even if they combined their respective shares of Hall votes. And yet, when McGriff is on his first committee ballot, not only does he make it, he makes it with 16 out of 16 votes. These are the seven biggest storylines of the 2022-23 Hall of Fame voting. The National Baseball Hall of Fame revealed the 2023 Baseball Writers' Association of America Hall of Fame ballot on Monday, with several notable names appearing for the first time, as well as returning candidates hoping to continue trending toward possible enshrinement in Cooperstown. No, not the Hall of Famer with the White Sox. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Here's what to watch for this year. Todd Helton played for 17 years in the majors. Among the returning candidates, three received more than 50 percent of the vote in 2022, with 75 percent needed for election: Scott Rolen (63.2 percent), Todd Helton (52 percent) and Billy Wagner (51 percent). Rodriguez might be the biggest question mark of the 2023 Hall of Fame voting cycle. It will be interesting to monitor Wagner alongside K-Rod, with two of the most dominant closers of their times vying for election. He should be able to overcome any knocks against his defensive skills, but if voters are unable to overlook his possible usage of steroids, he may fall short like many of his contemporaries. 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. Brett . gain induction. Rolen is in his sixth year of eligibility (candidates are on the ballot for up to 10 years), while Helton is on his fifth and Wagner is on his eighth. (Brad Mangin/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). 2024:Adran Beltr, Joe Mauer,. known to baseball fans as "Stan the Man, " died 10 years ago this week. 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. 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. 5 bold Phillies predictions for the 2023 MLB season by Tim Boyle. Jeff Kent was named the 2000 NL MVP and finished in the top 10 of NL MVP voting in three other seasons. (The Baseball Hall of Fame determines which team the player will represent with his ballcap, so I make guesses there, as well.) All rights reserved. It seems that those voting against Beltrn are doing so because of the role he played in the sign-stealing catastrophe during his season with the Astros. Silver Sluggers as well as the 2002 AL batting title. Gary Sheffield recorded at least 100 RBI in eight seasons and scored 100-or-more runs in seven seasons. 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. These are players who will be appearing on their sixth (or more) ballot. I keep going back to the known ballots and Hall of Fame tracker done by Ryan Thibodaux and others. He finished his career with eight Gold Gloves at the hot corner and one Silver Slugger. Wagners career ERA was 2.31 and his WHIP was 1.00. Just like with the argument for Helton, the JAWS metric favors Jones candidacy very heavily. Though all three are no longer eligible on the BBWAA ballot, they appear on this years Contemporary Era ballot. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 11:08PM. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. He finished his career with 434 homers, and if not for an early retirement after his age-35 campaign, would have surpassed the 500 home run threshold. He's essentially an extra tackle in Georgia's rushing attack. The veterans These are players who. 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. Torii Hunter won nine Gold Glove Awards and was selected to five All-Star Games during his 19-year big league career. 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. After a down year (by his lofty standards), Braves right fielder Ronald Acua Jr. will return to playing at an MVP level in 2023. Scott Rolen, Todd Helton and Billy Wagner were all over 50 percent in 2022; on the other end, Torii Hunter and Mark Buehrle will both make their third appearances after barely clearing the 5 percent vote cutoff. . Jones last year finished the voting process with 41.4% of votes. 10 Bold Predictions for Major League Baseball in 2023. Sixth year on the ballotPlayed 24 seasons with Mariners, Indians, Giants, Rangers, White Sox and Blue JaysThree-time All-Star (1998-99, 2002)11-time Gold Glove Award winner at shortstop (1993-2001, 2005-06), the second-most among all shortstopsIn 2006 at 39 years old, became the oldest infielder to win a Gold Glove AwardCareer leader in defensive games at shortstop with 2,709Led his league in fielding percentage among shortstops six times (1992, 1998, 2000-01, 2005-06) and is the all-time leader in fielding percentage at the position with a mark of .9847Shares record for fewest errors by a shortstop (three, tied with Cal Ripken Jr.) with at least 150 games played in one seasonReached the .300 batting mark in 1999 with career-best .333 averageTopped 100 runs scored mark twice (1999-2000) and stole 20-or-more bases in eight seasons (1995-2000, 2005-06)Led his league in sacrifice hits four times (1997, 1999, 2004-05)Led his league in double plays turned at shortstop once (1993) and putouts at shortstop once (1998)Ranks first all-time in double plays turned at shortstop (1,734), first in career fielding percentage at shortstop (.985), third in career assists at shortstop (7,676) and 11th in career putouts at shortstop (4,102)Ranks 13th all-time in games played (2,968), 17th in singles (2,264), 18th in at-bats (10,586), 44th in hits (2,877) and 72nd in stolen bases (404)Appeared in 11 Postseason series over six seasons, batting .250 with 28 runs scored and 23 stolen bases in 57 gamesMember of Indians 1995 and 1997 American League Championship teamsWon 1996 Hutch Award. 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. We'll talk about those players, but first, let's recap the 2022 NBA Hall of Fame class. (Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox). NFL. (Brad Mangin/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). Rolen was a superlative fielder, securing eight Gold Glove Awards (behind only Brooks Robinson and Mike Schmidt in the category of third basemen) and was none too shabby with the bat either, with a .281 career batting average and many stand-out performances from his 17-year career. In 15 seasons, John Lakey posted double-digit win totals in all but one. Thats why he lasted 22 years and still posted a career 60.5 bWAR. 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. 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. Gambling problem? Yesterday, the Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Fame . Two-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove Award winner J.J. Hardy led the league in fielding percentage three times and double plays twice. Guys like A-Rod and Manny have no shot. (Taka Yanagimoto/St. 8. Back to the main ballot. Beltrn might be the only 2022-23 newcomer with a realistic chance at becoming a Hall of Famer, whether it's on the first ballot or later. Who might enter Cooperstown in the Class of 2023? Jayson Werth played in 15 seasons with Blue Jays, Dodgers, Phillies and Nationals, winning the World Series with Philadelphia in 2008. 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). Francisco Rodrguez topped the 30-save mark in eight seasons, including an MLB record 62 in 2008. 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. What Will a 49ers Takeover Mean at Leeds? Helton has a major case to make it in this year. Prev. 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. While Todd Helton is setting the pace for this group, Alex Rodriguez is the most notable name on the list. Jones has a very clear Hall of Fame resume. The Hall of Fame situation for relievers is unique, as not only are few relievers elected, but they are also difficult to evaluate. three received more than 50 percent of the vote in 2022. provided to the Baseball Writers of America Association. 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. lex Rodrguez was a three-time AL MVP Award winner, a 14-time All-Star and a 10-time Silver Slugger Award winner at shortstop and third base. 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. Eli Manning, QB New York Giants (2004-2019) Manning is one of the most polarizing Hall of Fame candidates in recent memory. When it comes to R-JAWS, his case becomes even more clear. Let's take a look at the cases of the 28 players who are hoping to achieve immortality. With such an incredible peak alongside the fielding prowess that makes him one of the best outfield gloves of all time, Jones has more than enough on his resume to be considered a future member of the Hall. The tl:dr of the argument for K-Rod is that his odds go up exponentially if fellow candidate Billy Wagner gets in. Derek Jeter is a lock, and Ted Simmons and . 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. Royals Rally to be held at Kauffman Stadium on February 4. Jones 111 OPS+ is much better than Smiths 87. He is just shy of the average WAR (71.9) of the 19 center fielders previously enshrined. BetUS has posted odds on who will make the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022. He'd need to jump about 12 percentage points more to be elected in 2023. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Davis Byrd: No name jumps off the page past Beltrn immediately and none of the first timers will be elected this year. Matt Partridge: Scott Rolen continues to be the most likely returning candidate to secure the required 75% from this years crop. While Philadelphia Phillies franchise hits leader Jimmy . 5) Will Helton and Wagner keep trending up? Newcomers on the ballot in 2023 will feature Carlos Beltran, John Lackey and Jered Weaver. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. For information on how to sponsor a Hugs for Cubs kid in 2023, visit www.sbforesters.org or write to info@sbforesters.org. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. (Los Angeles Angles). One of the best switch-hitters of all time, Beltrn starred for the Royals, Astros, Mets, Giants, Cardinals and Yankees. As per that tracker I mentioned earlier, Wagner has garnered 71.1% of the votes, while K-Rod is sat at 7.8%. So why not vote those guys in now? 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