Last week, the BBWAA released their ballot for the Hall of Fame class of 2025, with the results of the vote are due to be revealed on January 21st, and induction taking place July 27th. With Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer as the electees last year, the new ballot contains fourteen holdovers along with another fourteen newcomers.
On Friday, we looked at the returning candidates. Today, it’s time to look at the newcomers and see who may be thankful come January.
Carlos González
I don’t foresee a long run on the ballot for the long-time Rockie.
Curtis Granderson
Granderson was a very good player for a very long time, but I don’t see him getting any serious consideration.
Félix Hernández
Hernández looked to be a shoo-in for Cooperstown early in his career, but his last dominant season came in his age 28 season, and he was done by age 33.
Adam Jones
The Oriole standout had a nice career, but not a Hall of Fame career.
Ian Kinsler
Falling one hit shy of 2000 for his career, Kinsler will probably just get this one shot on the ballot.
Russell Martin
A four-time All Star, Martin had a very nice career but will need to purchase a ticket if he wants to see the inside of the Hall of Fame.
Brian McCann
Despite seven All Star appearances, McCann likely isn’t going to see much support
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The Cubs prepare to make their third straight NLCS appearance tonight in Los Angeles, in a rematch of last year’s battle against the Dodgers, which the Cubs won in 6 games. Let’s look at the offensive leaders in the now 9 LCS games I’ve attended, games 1, 6, and 7 of the 2003 NLCS, games 1 and 2 of the 2005 ALCS, games 3 and 4 of the 2015 NLCS, and games 1 and 6 of the 2016 NLCS.