The results will be announced by Hall of Fame president Josh Rawitch at 6 p.m. Besides Rolen, Helton (52%) and Wagner (51%) are the only returning players who got at least half the vote on the 2022 ballot. There are a couple of stumbling blocks for Jones candidacy. A Rolen election would be a massive W for the sabermetric crowd, and would give them enough of a reason to start electing far weaker candidates because their "sabermetric stats" are good, eventually turning the Baseball Hall of Fame into the Basketball Hall of Fame (a place were a just-decent-enough player can be a serious Hall of Fame . On one hand, he was the MVP in two Super Bowl upset bids against Tom Brady and the . 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. Let's take a look at the cases of the 28 players who are hoping to achieve immortality. Let's take a look at the likely 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. 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. Its like those players get special treatment once in the Hall of Fame compared to all the others who had to wait a time or two. Matt Partridge: Scott Rolen continues to be the most likely returning candidate to secure the required 75% from this years crop. 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. 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. Helton posted an even higher OPS (.953) than did Beltran while patrolling first base for the Rockies for a whopping 17 years. Four times (including once with Houston), he finished in the top five for the Cy Young, and another time finished sixth. How some baseball nerds in the 1990s . After a 41.4% showing in 2022, a clearer ballot (no Ortiz, Bonds, Clemens, or Schilling) could pave the way for Jones being elected as part of the 2023 class. Tim Hardaway Manu Ginobili George Karl Bob Huggins The other detractor to Jones candidacy was the domestic violence incident which goes directly against the so-called Character Clause for Hall of Fame eligibility. (Brad Mangin/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). Jake mentioned it earlier that according to JAWS hes the ninth-most Hall of Fame-worthy center fielder ever ahead of some Hall members like Andre Dawson and Richie Ashburn. Royals Rumblings - News for January 17, 2023, The best MLB expansion city candidates by three different metrics, Royals Rumblings - News for January 12, 2023, Royals Rumblings - News for January 13, 2023, Red Sox have reportedly discussed Adalberto Mondesi, Royals invite 19 non-roster players to spring training, Royals Rumblings - News for January 11, 2023. Top MLB free agents of 2023: Top 45 MLB free agency rankings including Trey Mancini, Carlos Correa MLB insider Jayson Stark believes that Fred McGriff, a five-time All-Star selection. The National Baseball Hall of Fame this morning announced the eight players who'll be considered for induction by the Era Committee, formerly . (New York Mets). MLB Tonight crew discusses where Shohei Ohtani may land in free agency after the 2023 season and if he can keep up as a two-way player. He finished his career with eight Gold Gloves at the hot corner and one Silver Slugger. The size of the ballot was increased from eight to ten nominees, while also requiring that at least one candidate be a foreign-language broadcaster. Beltrn probably wont make it this year, but should eventually. Call it the Bud Selig Wing for all I care. Undoubtedly, the link to steroid abuse looms large for three-time AL MVP A-Rod and Manny with his career .996 OPS. Making picks and predictions for the 2023 Hall of Fame class while looking at some problems about the whole process. However, it could be argued that this scandal was more organizational and less individualized, as with the obvious personal gain taken from steroid abuse. Baseball Hall of Famer voters are notorious for making players sweat, so these players have made their bones. In 13 Postseason series, he hit .280 with 27 runs scored and 11 steals. Anyway, he also blasted over 500 career home runs while collecting dang near 2,700 hits. 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 . In fact, there has been just a single trade since the season . Jones has a very clear Hall of Fame resume. Given their track record an enormous. The 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was revealed on Monday. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. 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. As of now, only eight players considered to be relievers have been enshrined, three of which have been elected since 2018. Bleacher Report - Zachary D. Rymer 1d. Helton has a major case to make it in this year. He was also a member of the Red Sox 2013 World Series title team. 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. He is also ahead of Hall-of-Famers like Harmon Killebrew, Hank Greenberg, George Sisler, and last years lone inductee David Ortiz. Third year on the ballotPlayed 19 seasons with the Twins, Angels and TigersNine-time Gold Glove Award winner in outfield (2001-09), third-best total of any center fielder in historyNamed to five All-Star Games (2002, 2007, 2009-10, 2013) and earned two Silver Slugger Awards (2009, 2013)Finished in Top 10 of American League MVP voting in 2002 (6th)Topped .300 mark in batting twice (2012-13)Recorded 100-or-more RBI in two seasons (2003, 2007) and reached the 90-RBI mark six other times (2001-02, 2006, 2009-10, 2012)Totaled 20-or-more home runs in 11 seasons (2001-04, 2006-11, 2015)Led his league in center fielder assists three times (2000-01, 2006), double plays twice (2005-06) and putouts once (2001)Totaled 5,263 career put outs in the outfield, 14th all-timeReached 20-stolen base mark in three seasons (2002, 2004-05)Appeared in 11 Postseason series over eight seasons, hitting .274 with four homers and 20 RBI in 48 games. ****These are only Predictions****Follow. 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. On January 24th, the Baseball Writers Association of America will unveil what players theyve chosen for Cooperstown. Heltons more than Hall of Fame-worthy, according to Jay Jaffes JAWS metric for Hall of Fame worthiness. 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. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). When Jimmy Rollins, Tim Hudson, and Prince Fielder are some of the low-end first-years, and two of them don . Rodrguez makes his case for enshrinement by holding the record for the most saves (62) in a single season and by racking up the fourth-most saves of all-time. To be a new eligible in 2023, a player must have played their last pro . Previously a sports researcher at Sky Sports, he then moved into live broadcasts and on-air promotions. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Jones last year finished the voting process with 41.4% of votes. Billy Wagner recorded 422 career saves, second-highest among left-handed relievers and sixth overall. Im going to use this section to make the case for Andruw Jones who has garnered 69.5% of the votes on public ballots as of January 2nd. Jhonny Peralta was a three-time All-Star who topped the 20-homer mark five times as a shortstop. Hall of Fame Members receive 10% off and FREE standard shipping on all Hall of Fame online store purchases. Jake Crumpler: Hall of Fame voters have not been kind to recent first-time entrants, but among this years light crop of first-timers, Beltrn clearly has the strongest case to be elected on his first ballot. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The 2021 vote was the first since 2013 where there wasn't a first-ballot Hall of Famer, but Beltran's part in the 2017 Astros sign-stealing scandal could cause him problems. Seventh year on the ballotPlayed 19 seasons with Indians, Red Sox, Dodgers, White Sox and RaysTwelve-time All-Star (1995, 1998-2008) and nine-time Silver Slugger Award winner (1995, 1999-2006) as outfielderFinished second in 1994 American League Rookie of the Year votingFinished in Top 10 of his leagues MVP voting nine times: 1998 (6th), 1999 (3rd), 2000 (6th), 2001 (9th), 2002 (9th), 2003 (6th), 2004 (3rd), 2005 (4th) and 2008 (4th)Named American League Hank Aaron Award winner twice (1999, 2004)Hit .300-or-better in 11 seasons (1995-97, 1999-2004, 2006, 2008), including American League-best .349 in 2002Reached 100-RBI mark in 12 seasons (1995-96, 1998-2006, 2008), including AL-best 165 RBI in 1999Scored 100-or-more runs six times (1998-99, 2003-05, 2008)Topped 30-homer mark 12 times (1995-96, 1998-2006, 2008), including five seasons with 40-plus home runs and an American League-best 43 home runs in 2004Led American League in on-base percentage three times (2002-03, 2006) and slugging percentage three times (1999-2000, 2004)Totaled more than 300 bases in 10 seasons (1996-2001, 2003-05, 2008)Ranks 12th all-time in slugging percentage (.585), 15th in home runs (555), 18th in extra base hits (1,122), 20th in RBI (1,831), 30th in total bases (4,826) and 34th in doubles (547)Appeared in 23 Postseason series over 11 seasons, hitting .285 with 29 home runs and 78 RBIHis 29 Postseason home runs and 72 walks each rank first all-time and his 78 Postseason RBI rank second all-timeHis 67 runs scored and 117 hits in the Postseason each rank third all-time and his 111 Postseason games rank fifth all-timeWon World Series MVP with Red Sox in 2004Member of Red Soxs 2004 and 2007 World Series Championship teams. (Duane. 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 hit better than .300 in two seasons, reached 20-homer mark four times and topped 100 RBI once. 2022-23 NBA MVP Is Officially A Five-Man Race. We have once again reached the milestone of Wednesday. In 24 big league seasons, Omar Vizquel won 11 Gold Glove Awards at shortstop. Wagner and K-Rod both share the similarities of their careers being defined by their peak more than their longevity. There are multiple angles from which to analyze the career of Jones. Ortiz was the only player voted in by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Wagner finished 703 games, K-Rod had 677. 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. 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. 8. 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. Not only are his 10 Gold Glove Awards tied for the 10th-most of all time, but theyre also tied for the third-most among outfielders and tied for the second-most ever by a center fielder, trailing only Willie Mays. Rolen was committed to playing basketball at Georgia before he signed with the Phillies as a second-round pick in 1993. Helton is also above the 75% mark, but just barely, at 77.9%. Can A-Rod restore his image with voters over the next few years? That is a bizarre, and false, concept. 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. Here in part two . The episode was not found or is unavailable. With some big names off the ballot, it's difficult to know how next year's vote could fall. 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