Matt Partridge: Scott Rolen continues to be the most likely returning candidate to secure the required 75% from this years crop. But theres at least one guy on there, probably more than that, who deserves enshrinement in Cooperstown. Jones is far superior in the extra-base hit category to Smith with 853 compared to Smiths 499 in almost 400 fewer games than Smith. Writers can select up to 10 players on their ballot.
As a reminder of the basic rules of election: Matt Partridge: History shows that, on average, only one in seven first-time entrants get elected but Carlos Beltrn stands-out as the most likely player from this years crop to succeed. Here are the holdovers with their 2022 vote percentage and what number ballot it will be for them in
But none rise quite to the level of controversy of Bonds, Clemens, Schilling or Rodriguez.
ET on MLB Network. 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. He was also the first player of Navajo descent to make the MLB. It acted as his first full season of professional baseball, and yet he surged through Double-A and Triple-A and seemed very much ready for the big leagues.
He has electric stuff on the first pitch and psychic powers on the last pitch.
While unofficial, these are some of the top players Baseball Reference lists as potentially making the ballot next year.
Whoever gets the nod will be inducted, alongside Fred McGriff (more on him later), on July 23rd. You and nine other voters picked the Angels as a wild-card team.
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. Finally, there is a chance that his performance will stand out a little more on this version of the Dodgers, who might have to lean a little more on their stars this season. / AP Photos/Chris Szagola.
This was exemplified in a 2008 microcosm during the month of July when he gave up six runs on 15 hits in a loss against the Texas Rangers, then, just a couple of weeks later, took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Red Sox. Batting Stats.
Here is a partial list of eligible first-time players for upcoming Hall of Fame elections: 2023: Carlos Beltrn, John Lackey, Francisco Rodrguez, Jayson Werth. 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. That he has not yet qualified may be due to his injury struggles, notably with his shoulder, which curtailed his final years as a ballplayer and may be lingering in the minds of the voters. Baseball Hall of Famer voters are notorious for making players sweat, so these players have made their bones. 2024: -- Glanville. Our MLB team has done an excellent job getting us ready, and one of my favorite pieces is Mike Axisa's 23 bold predictions for 2023.Here's one that will be good for everyone involved:.
We've got you covered. While Todd Helton is setting the pace for this group, Alex Rodriguez is the most notable name on the list.
Hes running out of time to be elected and was suspended on two separate occasions for violating the leagues drug policy.
Previously a sports researcher at Sky Sports, he then moved into live broadcasts and on-air promotions. The results of the 2023 BBWAA portion of the Baseball Hall of Fame vote have been revealed and Scott Rolen is now a Hall of Famer, having received 76.3 percent
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K-Rod had 437 career saves, fourth all-time behind Hall of Famers Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman and Lee Smith, and is MLB's single-season saves record-holder with the 62 he recorded for the Angels in 2007. The 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was revealed on Monday.
Since 2018, when Ohtani entered the majors, Betts has nearly 3.0 more bWAR than any other player.
Let's take a look at the likely 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
Guys like A-Rod and Manny have no shot.
While I think Henderson is a slightly better prospect long-term, Volpe's frame and style of play lends itself slightly more to an immediate impact. New to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
2023 Hall of Fame; Fantasy Baseball: Draft Kit; Fantasy Baseball: Sign Up; Injuries; Top 100 Players All-Time; All-Time Stats; WrestleMania 40 bold predictions: Roman Reigns loses? 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. Here's what you need to know. The Baseball Writer's Association is conferring at the moment to determine which players will ascend to the timeless halls of baseball greatness.
Getting defensive stalwart Kevin Kiermaier was critical, too.
Game five: Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals. It is a wide-open AL Cy Young race with Verlander in the NL and as long as the voters are cool with Ohtani winning multiple awards, he will deserve it. There are no such questions about Henderson, who figures to have a high impact offensively and defensively.
2023 Hall of Fame; Fantasy Baseball: Draft Kit; Fantasy Baseball: Sign Up; Injuries; Top 100 Players All-Time; Our 2023 MLB predictions panel. 2023 Hall of Fame: Top 5 players who could get voted in this year. Jones 111 OPS+ is much better than Smiths 87.
He got closest to the threshold last season, garnering 63.2% in Hall of Fame voting.
He won the 2000 MVP as a member of the Giants, reached five All-Star Games (Im sensing a theme) and earned four Silver Sluggers. While he relies heavily on his fastball, he's always been a smart pitcher who's able to maximize his abilities due to his secondary stuff.
Plenty of news and analysis on a hard-hitting episode! After 10 long years of arduous arguments, the BBWAA can finally move on.
Will A-Rod follow a similar trajectory to those two -- all-time greats who ultimately fell short of being voted into the Hall? 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.
Plus as prognosticators, Cole represents a pretty safe bet at a time when the skill level of a starting pitcher can vary dramatically from season to season. We're predicting he sits somewhere between 75 and 80 percent to join Fred McGriff as part of the 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame class.
-- Gonzalez, Who else got votes?
Why are the Padres the favorites to win the NL West over the Dodgers? To get elected, a players name must appear on at least 75% of the ballots.
Frankly, he could have won it last season, as he compiled more pitcher bWAR than Verlander, led the AL in strikeouts per nine innings and was fourth in ERA.
Though he retired with 696 home runs, this is a big year for him.
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He is just shy of the average WAR (71.9) of the 19 center fielders previously enshrined. There often seems to be a surprise wild-card team, and the Rangers are atop that list for me.
Helton posted an even higher OPS (.953) than did Beltran while patrolling first base for the Rockies for a whopping 17 years. Im not a mathematician, but I can confidently tell you that 39.8% is not close to 75%.
A big issue with this line of thinking is that it would mean he would be a Hall-of-Famer if he just retired at 30, which makes no sense.
Three of the most controversial Hall of Fame candidates in history Barry Bonds, Roger
He affects the game on the base paths, in the field and at the plate.
Hall of Fame picks, predictions, and problems Making picks and predictions for the 2023 Hall of Fame class while looking at some problems about the whole process.
The player with the best shot is Scott Rolen. New players only, 21+.
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An MVP is the next step. But Justin Verlander is a huge loss, Jose Altuve is out for a couple of months, lack of depth is a concern, there is some age in the lineup and, frankly, it's time a few things just happen to go wrong.
This is essential to Jones case because of his late-career drop off due to injuries, and it reveals the otherworldly excellence of his peak.
-- Kiley McDaniel. The next pitch, Volpe homered over the left field fence.
As of the most recent update to the ballot tracker Ive mentioned, Jones was trending upwards this year as the second biggest riser amongst the pack of potential inductees with a net 21 votes gained just behind Todd Helton. How long will it take to figure out how good the Royals are?
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The buzz and hype around Volpe is palpable and I think his year will include important games late in the season as a tiebreaker with comparable rookies.
Enough waffling on that point though. During his colorful career, Ellsbury led the MLB in stolen bases three times.
4) What happens now that Bonds, Clemens and Schilling are off the ballot?
Over the last few years, shortstop has been a major weak point for the team, so just solidifying the spot with someone who could be anywhere from above average to an All-Star might change the dynamic of this offense dramatically. Relievers are such a unique case that Jay Jaffe had to create a new JAWS metric called R-JAWS (reliever JAWS) just for relievers to offset the starting pitching WAR from some of the relief candidates. Wow. Im not so sure about Kent and Sheffield, though I, obviously, think both are more than deserving.
New York Yankees (5), Houston Astros (4), New York Mets (2), Los Angeles Dodgers (1), Philadelphia Phillies (1), Toronto Blue Jays (1). The lack of pop with San Diego last year bothered him, and with something to prove and a phenomenal roster surrounding him, we're primed to see the best of Soto this season.
Explain why you chose him.
In terms of WAR, Beltrn stands out as the eighth-best center fielder of all time with 70.1 bWAR, putting him in between Joe DiMaggio and Kenny Lofton among his peers. The 2023 fantasy baseball season is here!
In 2021, the Brewers won the NL Central by five games -- and I'd argue that with a full year of Rowdy Tellez, William Contreras, Garrett Mitchell, Brice Turang and the soon-to-arrive Sal Frelick, they're a much better offense. Davis Byrd: No. Some rival executives wonder about Yoshida's defense, and whether he'll inevitably move to DH.
Somewhat surprisingly, over his career, Rolen posted the same bWAR as did Beltrn: 70.1.
I like a good long-shot pick, and he's my guy. ET and lasts four
An all-around superstar, he hit 435 home runs, stole 312 bases, won three Gold Glove Awards in center field and made nine All-Star teams.
That is [checks math] 100% of the ballot.
Explain your reasoning.
His career 3.85 ERA is 17% above league-average for that time period, and his FIP was even lower. (2:10 p.m. Eastern) 2nd chance bet up to $100!
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. 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.
Miguel Cabrera and Joey Votto).
There exist no tiers inside Cooperstown. After that, induct the stars who thrived during Seligs time as commissioner.
After virtually non-existent support his first two years on the ballot, things have steadily spiked over the past three years, and he is in line for another significant jump in support this year based on the early results: It's unlikely he'll appear on the necessary 81.2 percent of remaining ballots to get over the hump, but that his support will climb north of 60.0 percent seems like a reasonable prediction, and that would put him in a great position to get the nod in 2024. Why do you think the Mets will beat out the Braves?
We put 28 ESPN writers, analysts and editors on the spot to predict what will happen in baseball this year, from the wild-card contenders all the way up to the World Series champion, plus the MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in both leagues. The first, and most obvious, label of excellence was his abilities in the field. 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.
Full BBWAA ballot results are below: Scott Rolen: 297 votes, 76.3% Todd Helton: 281 votes, 72.2% Billy Wagner: 265 votes, 68.1% Andruw Jones: 226 votes, 58.1% Rolen earns Hall election, capping historic ballot climb.
Get the gang back together, or start a brand new tradition.
Why did you go with Henderson? In addition to that he did damage away from Coors with a career .855 road OPS which is greater than Tony Gwynns career OPS.
Over his 20-year career, Beltran hit 435 home runs and 1,587 RBIs and was the fifth player to reach 400 home runs and 300 stolen bases.
Sheffield hit the hardest hit ball Ive ever seen in person, and that also happened to be at the coldest game Ive ever attended. Hall of Fame Prediction. K-Rods career ERA was 2.86 and his WHIP was 1.15.
Jones has a very clear Hall of Fame resume.
Giants vs. White Sox pick.
The 2023 AL Cy Young Award odds are via BetMGM, with our own projections for the 2023 MLB season shaping how we rank the Cy Young Award candidates in 2023.
Rangers baseball is back! Helton is looking to follow the trajectory of his Rockies teammate Larry Walker, who was elected to the Hall of Fame in his final year of eligibility in 2020.
This legitimacy question mark is sort of a stain on his otherwise Hall of Fame resume. 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.
Look at someone like Ozzie Smith. The Yankees needed a spark, a player that might make them a better offensive team in October. 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.
Explain yourself!
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Jones won eight straight Gold Glove Awards between 1998 and 2007 and boasts 434 career home runs and 1,289 RBIs. -- Kurkjian.
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. Voting results accurate as of 9 p.m.
In 2019, his 10th and final year on the ballot, he received only 39.8% of the BBWAAs vote. Candidates needed 292 votes to be elected.
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.
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Where Jones stands out the most is his WAR7, otherwise known as the sum of the seven best WAR seasons for a player.
Dickey is regarded as quite possibly the best knuckleball wielder in history. While his career nosedived once he left Atlanta, those first 12 seasons are enough for Jones to get elected. With 434 home runs and 10 Gold Glove Awards over the course of his 17-year career, Andruw Jones stands as one of the best two-way center fielders in MLB history, even though his production was limited after his age-30 season. Only four people picked the Astros to repeat.
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. -- Gonzalez, Our picks: Philadelphia Phillies (22 votes), New York Mets (21), Los Angeles Dodgers (16), Who else got votes?
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There's no clear favorite in the NL Cy Young race. K-Rod finished his career with 437 saves to Wagners 422. Undoubtedly, the link to steroid abuse looms large for three-time AL MVP A-Rod and Manny with his career .996 OPS.
After perfecting the elusive pitch, Dickey won the Cy Young Award with the New York Mets in 2012 after posting an ERA of 2.73 and a record of 20-6.
Following a trade to Toronto, his career slowed, though he did make two more All-Star teams as a member of the Reds. Nonetheless, his offensive metrics greatly outweigh his inability to catch baseballs.
Back to the main ballot. You have the Yankees beating the Mets in a Subway World Series. 9:00 AM on Mar 27, 2023 CDT Updated at 11:15 PM on Mar 29, 2023 CDT.
Call it the Bud Selig Wing for all I care. This is the BBWAA ballot, meaning it features players who have been retired at least five years and The star third baseman has made big leaps in the voting every year he's been on the ballot and is fast closing in on the 75% threshold for election. 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. He is trending at 79.0 percent support, which doesn't give him a ton of flexibility if things dip once private ballots are released, but his strong foundation number from 2022 gives him a much better chance of holding above the 75 percent line than Todd Helton.
Before the results are released, it's time for one final round of predictions on how the voting will play out this year. You were the only vote for Betts. And every year in that span, their minor-league system ranked in the top two in organizational winning percentage. The NL Central should be a great race. RA Dickey, Knuckleball (Flatground/Catcher view).
Considering there's been only one player in over a decade to win the MVP award after being named the preseason favorite, it's not unthinkable to pick against Ohtani. 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.
Why do you think Javier will win the AL Cy Young? Join or start a league for free >>, It's a juicy storyline for sure, but I also have both of those teams as favorites in October.
Scott Rolen is one of the best third basemen in MLB history with a resume that should have put him in the Hall of Fame long before his sixth year of eligibility. Davis Byrd: I think this honor will belong to one Andruw Jones.
Bonds, Clemens and Schilling will all be considered for the Hall of Fame Class of 2023 by the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee.
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Jake listed the statistical portion of the argument for K-Rod but I want to explain the logistics of his case a bit more. Rolen dashed out of the gates with the Phillies, winning Rookie of the Year in 1997, and then saw his star grow even brighter after a trade to the Cardinals in 2002.
Only four people picked the Astros to repeat.