More Awards Pages Awards Index MVP Cy Young Batting Champs Triple Crowns Gold Gloves National League American League For a detailed introduction to this year's ballot and other candidates in the series, use the tool above; an introduction to JAWS can be found here.For a tentative schedule and a chance to fill out a Hall of Fame ballot for our crowdsourcing project, see here. 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. 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 . All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. 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. Hall of Fame picks, predictions, and problems, Royals Rumblings - News for January 18, 2023. Previously a sports researcher at Sky Sports, he then moved into live broadcasts and on-air promotions. 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). 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. Hall of Fame Reboot Offers Bonds, Clemens, Allen Another Shot One player on the ballot was accused of sexual abuse (Omar Vizquel). 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. Contemporary and Classic Era Committee Rules. Thats why he lasted 22 years and still posted a career 60.5 bWAR. email: sports@newspress.com. It feels as though a lot of the voters have drawn the line in the sand in regards to the steroid guys with Bonds and Clemens omissions last year. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. When Jimmy Rollins, Tim Hudson, and Prince Fielder are some of the low-end first-years, and two of them don . And here they come in my Five Things to Watch on the 2023 Hall of Fame ballot. The 2023 NBA Hall of Fame class will feature two of the greatest players of all time. Pettitte wound up winning a whopping 256 games over 18 years, and while wins is a sort of archaic pitching stat these days, its still worth mentioning. Davis Byrd: I think this honor will belong to one Andruw Jones. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. Finally, my last problem with the Hall of Fame is Bud Selig. After a down year (by his lofty standards), Braves right fielder Ronald Acua Jr. will return to playing at an MVP level in 2023. He also drew over 100 walks in a season on five separate occasions. Jimmy Rollins stole 20 or more bases in 13 seasons and hit 20 or more home runs in four seasons. From a more advanced perspective, his case takes a hit because of his setbacks in the field. In fact, there has been just a single trade since the season . A player must receive 75 percent of the writers' vote to get in. 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. 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. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Just for good measure, he drew 103 walks that year as well. 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. Over a third of BBWAA voters voted for the maximum 10 players allowed on their ballots last year. and having a future Hall of Fame center in the pivot would be ideal for whoever starts at quarterback in 2023. Many thanks to him. 1) Beltrn on the ballot Carlos Beltrn is the headliner of the players on the ballot for the first time this year. Helton has a major case to make it in this year. A dude named Ryan Thibodaux tracks Hall of Fame ballots, and right now, Rolen is on 81% of them with 31% of the ballots turned in. Way-way-too-early 2023 MLB All-Stars: Predicting full rosters for both the AL and NL. 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. Jon Hoefling. (Greg Rust). Matthew Partridge has a wealth of sports writing, producing and directing experience. Jones 111 OPS+ is much better than Smiths 87. To show how unpopular Rolen is with the old crowd, last year Rolen got only 34.2% of the votes from private voters, whereas he went 13 for 15 with the known first time voters (86.7%), and the year before he got 32.4% from private voters while going 11 for 13 with known first time voters (84.6%). Every Basketball Hall-of-Fame class is loaded with all-time greats. 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. After that, induct the stars who thrived during Seligs time as commissioner. The Class of 2022, featuring Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Mioso, Buck O'Neil, Tony Oliva and David Ortiz, was inducted on July 24. Former slugging outfielder Carlos Beltrn, who belted 435 home runs and stole 312 bases during a 20-year MLB career, appears on the ballot for the first time, as does former All-Star closer Francisco Rodrguez and his 437 career saves. Here are the holdovers with their 2022 vote percentage and what number ballot it will be for them in 2023: Scott Rolen,. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). He was also a member of the Red Sox 2013 World Series title team. It could determine if he's destined to follow in the footsteps of Bonds, Clemensand Schilling. Notes: Various groups of Hall of Fame members and others charged with the induction of players who were not voted in by the BBWAA, as well as Negro League players and non-playing personnel (including managers, owners, and executives). If youre in, youre in. Sports writers elect recently retired players. They'll be two others to watch in the 2023 cycle. That is [checks math] 100% of the ballot. Jones last year finished the voting process with 41.4% of votes. In two weeks (January 24), the Baseball Writers' Association of America will announce the results of its 2023 Hall of Fame election. 2023 BBWAA Ballot Though all three are no longer eligible on the BBWAA ballot, they appear on this years Contemporary Era ballot. He hit better than .300 in two seasons, reached 20-homer mark four times and topped 100 RBI once. Gambling problem? 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. He is also ahead of Hall-of-Famers like Harmon Killebrew, Hank Greenberg, George Sisler, and last years lone inductee David Ortiz. First year on the ballotPitched 12 seasons for Angels and PadresPosted double-digit win totals in 10 seasons, including American League-leading 20 wins in 2012 and AL-best 18 wins in 2014Finished fifth in AL Rookie of the Year voting in 2006 after going 11-2 with 2.56 ERA in 19 startsSelected for three All-Star Games (2010-12) and received AL Cy Young Award votes in three seasons: 2010 (5th), 2011 (2nd) and 2012 (3rd)Led AL in starts twice (2010, 2014), winning percentage once (2012), WHIP once (2012) and strikeouts once (2010)Topped the 200-innings pitched mark four times (2009-11, 2014)Appeared in five Postseason series over four seasons, posting 2-1 record with 2.60 ERA in seven appearances, including four starts. Hall of Fame Members receive 10% off and FREE standard shipping on all Hall of Fame online store purchases. 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. According to the ballot tracker as of January 6th from Ryan Thibodaux (@NotMrTibbs on Twitter), Beltrn is sitting right at 56.3%. (Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox). He finished as an MVP runner up in 2005, hit 434 home runs in his career, and compiled 67 fWAR. Along with Beltrn and K-Rod, here are the players who are on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. With the 2020-21 NHL season underway, we more or less have our class of new eligibles for the 2023 Hall of Fame locked in. (Brad Mangin/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). To be a new eligible in 2023, a player must have played their last pro . In terms of accolades, his three top-five Cy Young Award finishes ties him for sixth-most among relievers that started fewer than 40 games in their careers. !This video shows My Dream Predictions of Inductees for WWE Hall of Fame 2023. Wagner finished 703 games, K-Rod had 677. Just like with the argument for Helton, the JAWS metric favors Jones candidacy very heavily. Given their track record an enormous. Rolen was committed to playing basketball at Georgia before he signed with the Phillies as a second-round pick in 1993. He's right near the career bWAR for the "average" Hall of Fame center fielder he's at 70.1, the average is 71.6 and he's one of only five players in MLB history with at least 400 homers. Baseball Hall of Famer voters are notorious for making players sweat, so these players have made their bones. 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. 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. 4) What happens now that Bonds, Clemens and Schilling are off the ballot? Wagners career ERA was 2.31 and his WHIP was 1.00. In 2019, his 10th and final year on the ballot, he received only 39.8% of the BBWAAs vote. His peak year was 2004 when he hit career-highs in average (.314), homers (34), and RBI (124), and he also hit an impressive .421 in the 2006 World Series win over the Detroit Tigers en route to claiming his only championship ring. Rolen started his Hall of Fame process with limited support (he received just 10.2% of the vote in 2018, his first year on the ballot) due to lighter career counting numbers than most inductees, but his two-way excellence is earning more recognition by the year. The veterans These are players who. Jones began his MLB career very young. Royals Rally to be held at Kauffman Stadium on February 4. Come out and see the Royals before they leave for Arizona! Even so, his case is stellar enough to hike up his vote totals closer to the 75% threshold as he nears the end of his time on the ballot. 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. On January 24th, the Baseball Writers Association of America will unveil what players theyve chosen for Cooperstown. 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). 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. If you care about postseason stats, K-Rod was historically much better in the playoffs, and he holds the single season saves record with 62. Privacy Statement/Your California Privacy Rights. Matt Partridge: Scott Rolen continues to be the most likely returning candidate to secure the required 75% from this years crop. 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. Andy Pettitte won 253 games over 18 big league seasons and pitched for five teams that won the World Series. He topped the 200-innings pitched mark four times and was selected to three All-Star teams. He appeared in 14 Postseason series over eight seasons, hitting .246 in 51 games with 18 runs scored, five homers and 11 RBI. 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. While Philadelphia Phillies franchise hits leader Jimmy . 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. Somewhat surprisingly, over his career, Rolen posted the same bWAR as did Beltrn: 70.1. And Joe makes his case for Mark Buehrle!SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes!PropUp on ThriveFantasy this NBA season! The BBWAA is getting in the way of these guys making it in sooner than later. 7) Other new players joining the 2022-23 ballot. Besides Rolen, Helton (52%) and Wagner (51%) are the only returning players who got at least half the vote on the 2022 ballot. Happy Harshad. Matt Partridge: Other than Beltrn, no name leaps off the page to me as a first-time calibre entrant, but when you dig a little deeper and begin to consider factors such as longevity, clutch, reliability, and regular performances on the center-stage, my vote would go to John Lackey. With such a long list of accolades and the advanced metrics to back up his case, theres a pretty good shot that K-Rod gets in at some point during his tenure on the ballot. 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. Those who stand to gain include Rolen, Helton and Wagner, as well as Andruw Jones, who is on his sixth ballot and received 41.4 percent of the vote last year. That is a bizarre, and false, concept. He nearly won the MVP in 2005 when he earned 23 of the Triple Crown while posting a .922 OPS. Groups can also buy a table of eight. 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. 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. In 15 seasons, John Lakey posted double-digit win totals in all but one. Whilst Rodriguez seems the more likely to be elected this year, after a reasonable 34.3% vote on his first showing in 2022, both must be wincing with trepidation seeing seven-time MVP Barry Bonds peak at 66% in his final year of eligibility and miss out on enshrinement. While Todd Helton is setting the pace for this group, Alex Rodriguez is the most notable name on the list. He led his league in starts every year from 2012-2014. When it comes to R-JAWS, his case becomes even more clear. 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. This years ballot has 28 names on it, half of which are first-time nominees. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). After further impressive performances during 2014 and 2015, this time as a Cardinal, Lackey then signed for the division rival Chicago Cubs in 2016 and put together a 13th consecutive double-digit win total that helped propel the Cubs to end their 108-year championship drought and secure a third World Series ring for Lackey. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). Lets hope these feats dont go unnoticed by the voters. The 2023 MLB Hall of Fame ballot has officially been released, and there are several surprises throwing fans for a loop that were revealed. 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. The player with the best shot is Scott Rolen. Todd Helton (52 percent) and Billy Wagner (51 percent) are the only other candidates who received at least 50 percent of the BBWAA vote in 2022. In April 2022, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced changes to the Ford C. Frick Award selection process. 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. Sunday will mark the enshrinement of seven players, led by David Ortiz, into the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Brad Mangin/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). He hit .300-or-better in four seasons, drove in 100-or-more runs seven times, scored 100-or-more runs six times and reached the 20-homer mark 12 times. 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. Rolen is on the ballot for the sixth time in 2023. According to JAWS, Jones is the 11th-most Hall of Fame-worthy center fielder ever, just behind egregious hall of fame snub Kenny Loftonbut I digress. Where Jones stands out the most is his WAR7, otherwise known as the sum of the seven best WAR seasons for a player. 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. Jake Crumpler: My gut tells me that Gary Sheffield will take the largest leap from 2022 to 2023. But the just-released nominees for the 2023 class are in a tier all their own. The main reason detractors list is his career after he turned 30. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Helton has a major case to make it in sooner than later ballot for the 2023 cycle career bWAR... Year from 2012-2014 to the Ford C. 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