If Wagner manages to get in, which looks likely at this point in time, K-Rod gets that much closer to having his plaque in Cooperstown. 
Since he's hitting his age-30 season, it probably will be sooner rather than later. The BBWAA is getting in the way of these guys making it in sooner than later. When you look at the current ballot, there are Hall of Famers on there. A player must receive 75 percent of the writers' vote to get in. Here are the holdovers with their 2022 vote percentage and what number ballot it will be for them in Lets talk and buck that narrative now, shall we? That means there will be a group of new faces for 2023, joining holdovers who will try to ride voting momentum into Cooperstown. 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. The 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was revealed on Monday. The jersey & pants that @JalenHurts wore in Week 14, when he ran for his 10th rushing TD of the season during @Eagles 48-22 With 70.1 WAR for his career, he ranks ninth all-time among third basemen, behind seven current Hall of Famers and Adrin Beltr, who is expected to be a first-ballot selection in 2024. Jake Crumpler: Both players are more than deserving based on their on-field achievements, but considering their tainted pasts, its difficult to envision either player making a massive jump in vote totals in 2023. 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. Explain your reasoning. You picked Ohtani to win the AL MVP and Cy Young. Noticias Completas MLB Central's 2023 predictions. Some rival executives wonder about Yoshida's defense, and whether he'll inevitably move to DH. 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. He did more than enough to overcome that including posting 61.8 bWAR, making five All-Star Games, and finishing in the top 10 of MVP voting three times. 2023 Hall of Fame: Top 5 players who could get voted in this year. There are lots of questions going into the 2023 season: What does Year 2 of MLB's expanded playoffs have to offer? "Mr. October" was also among the best hitters ever in postseason baseball, winning the World Series in the last season of his career with the Houston Astros. 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). (2:10 p.m. Eastern) 2nd chance bet up to $100! 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? ET Monday and through 186 public ballots. 
Jake Crumpler: My gut tells me that Gary Sheffield will take the largest leap from 2022 to 2023. -- Buster Olney, Our pick: San Diego Padres (7 votes), Atlanta Braves (7), Who else got votes? Picking against the Cardinals isn't rigorous analysis, but the projection systems see this as a close race: PECOTA has the Brewers, while FanGraphs sees the Cardinals as one win better. Im not a mathematician, but I can confidently tell you that 39.8% is not close to 75%. Among them are Kent, Sheffield, Wagner and Ramirez, who are all controversial in their own right. Helton has a major case to make it in this year. Finally, my last problem with the Hall of Fame is Bud Selig. 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. However, it's rare that a player sees such a significant spike in voting totals unless it's his final year on the ballot, so expect that number to dip once post-results and private ballots are taken into account as was the case last year. Does he have your vote?. A look at the upcoming Baseball Hall of Fame candidates, including ex-Yankees outfielder Carlos Beltran and Mets legend David Wright. Jake Crumpler: As much as Id love to pump up Matt Cains case as a lifetime Giants fan, I cant help but vouch for Francisco Rodrguez. Opening Day is March 30! New to the ballot: Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Dustin Pedroia, Ian Kinsler, Troy Tulowitzki, Felix Hernandez Sign up for free fantasy baseball. Because we've already seen him perform at the highest level, as evidenced by the .830 OPS he put up in 115 plate appearances last season. I wanted to vote for a 10th player, but after digging into the numbers, I just couldnt do it. Holdovers Todd Helton, Scott Rolen, Billy Wagner and Andruw Jones are looking to finally make it over the 75 percent threshold in voting, while Carlos Beltrn leads a relatively thin list of newcomers on the ballot. Where Jones stands out the most is his WAR7, otherwise known as the sum of the seven best WAR seasons for a player. 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). Following a trade to Toronto, his career slowed, though he did make two more All-Star teams as a member of the Reds. 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. The Mets, with their two aging aces, appear to be built more for the rigors of a seven-game series than a 162-game regular season. New York Yankees (8), Toronto Blue Jays (6), Seattle Mariners (3). I think they end up keeping him from becoming a first ballot Hall-of-Famer as a quasi-punishment for his involvement with the 2017 Astros, but based on his resume, he is a clear first ballot candidate. (5) Cal Raleigh is going to hit 35 home runs. K-Rod, meanwhile, was a reliever, a position voters are historically unkind toward. This is the BBWAA ballot, meaning it features players who have been retired at least five years and Giants vs. White Sox pick. A true multi-tool player, he announced his arrival with an American League Rookie of the Year accolade in 1999, scooping three Gold Glove Awards, two Silver Slugger Awards, and no less than nine All-Star selections en route to a career .279 batting average, culminating in a World Series win in 2017 whilst playing for the Houston Astros. Combining his efforts at the dish and in the grass paints a picture of a Hall-of-Famer. 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. Once 1997 Rookie of the Year Scott Rolen burst onto the scene, he never looked back. The tl:dr of the argument for K-Rod is that his odds go up exponentially if fellow candidate Billy Wagner gets in. deserve to also be in the Hall of Fame. Axisa: "Time of game will drop to 2:45-- The pitch timer era has arrived. 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. ET and lasts four Here's what you need to know. Sunday will mark the enshrinement of seven players, led by David Ortiz, into the Baseball Hall of Fame. I wouldve gone with Mark Buehrle, the longtime lefty pitcher for the White Sox (and, evidently, the Marlins and Blue Jays) over guys like Billy Wagner (#closersareoverrated), Torii Hunter, and Jimmy Rollins. 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. He hit more than 500 homers in his career, walked more than he struck out, finished with a 141 wRC+ (tied with Albert Pujols, Chipper Jones, and Alex Rodriguez for the 10th-highest among players with at least 10,000 plate appearances since integration in 1947), and claimed accolades such as five Silver Slugger Awards, three top-three MVP Award finishes, and the 1992 batting title. Matt Partridge: It is without question that these two names would even feature on a second year ballot list if they were judged on their ball-playing resume alone. He finished oh so close to a career OPS of triple digits. From a more advanced perspective, his case takes a hit because of his setbacks in the field. -- Passan. He faces his first attempt at gaining entry into the Hall of Fame. The ballot features candidates whose primary contribution to baseball came in 1980 or later. The ballot was released on Monday afternoon and includes 28 former Compartir. 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. -- Dan Mullen, Who else got votes? Add it all up, and -- even without Dansby Swanson -- this Braves team should be the favorite to win it all. Here's what to watch for this year. Just for good measure, he drew 103 walks that year as well. The flame-throwing closer ranks sixth on the all-time list with 422 saves, and he converted them at an 85.9 percent success rate that is better than Hall of Famers Dennis Eckersley (84.6 percent), Lee Smith (82.3 percent), Rollie Fingers (75.8 percent), Hoyt Wilhelm (75.5 percent), Bruce Sutter (74.8 percent) and Rich Gossage (73.5 percent). Both players still face an uphill battle given their ties to performance-enhancing drugs. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Im personally in the camp that they are undervalued in relation to the Hall of Fame and need to be treated differently than other players. / AP Photos/Chris Szagola. His career dramatically fell off after the age of 30, but by that time he had already accumulated 60 fWAR for his career. Helton won one batting title in his career, won three Gold Glove Awards, four Silver Slugger Awards, was a five-time All Star. 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. He failed to reach 20 percent support in each of his first six years on the ballot, but has gained momentum in recent years with 27.5 percent in 2020, 32.4 percent in 2021 and 32.7 percent last year. Why is Burnes our voters' favorite to win? How do you think they'll sneak into the playoffs? 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. The Padres, for the first time in a long time, simply have more talent than the Dodgers, who punted on the most expensive free agents in order to create more opportunities for their younger players and then watched their young shortstop, Gavin Lux, suffer a season-ending knee injury. Last season, Michael Harris II debuted on May 28 and Spencer Strider made his first start on May 30. 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. WebThe MLB Central crew each give their predictions for how the 2023 season will unfold Noticias. 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. Royals Rumblings - News for April 6, 2023, Kikuchi carves Kauffman kids in 4-1 clobbering, Royals Rumblings - News for April 5, 2023, Royals unveil minor league rosters for AA and A-ball affiliates. Available in NY only. Grizzlies vs. Suns odds, line, spread: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 22 predictions from proven computer model. 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? 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame class announcement. Maybe we've just grown used to the idea that a team won't repeat, but this one is still loaded. Seems like every time I called a Braves series, Braves manager Brian Snitker would mention how Alcantara is the best pitcher on Earth. ET on MLB Network. The right-hander also stands out in the WAR department, having racked up the 14th-most bWAR (24.2) among relievers that started fewer than 100 games in their careers. There's no clear favorite in the NL Cy Young race. By Larry Rupp. 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. As per that tracker I mentioned earlier, Wagner has garnered 71.1% of the votes, while K-Rod is sat at 7.8%. Hall of Fame picks, predictions, and problems, Royals offense too little too late in 6-3 loss to Blue Jays, Zack Greinke may be the least run-supported pitcher in history, The Royals are struggling in the current entertainment landscape, Streaming, losing, and TV frustrations combine, Royals Rundown: Pratto Promotion, Bubic Blessings, and Parking Protests. The National Baseball Hall of Fame revealed the 2023 Baseball Writers Association of America Hall of Fame ballot on Monday, with several notable names (1) The starting rotation is strong and deep, and they have Luis Castillo the entire season. He also drew over 100 walks in a season on five separate occasions. 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. Sheffield hit the hardest hit ball Ive ever seen in person, and that also happened to be at the coldest game Ive ever attended. Reels. Among qualified starters, those totals rank first (tied with Scherzer), first (ahead of Cole) and first again (46 points ahead of Scherzer). If the team can maintain that good fortune in the injury department for long enough, I see them mounting a competitive enough start that they'd make aggressive, in-season moves to fill any prospective holes. Talk about knocking the door down. New York Mets (6), Philadelphia Phillies (1). Rodriguez has admitted to using PEDs during his time with the Texas Rangers, while Ramirez was suspended multiple times in his career for testing positive for a banned substance. Davis Byrd: This would normally be the time I would wax poetic on the grave injustice it is that Billy Wagner isnt in the Hall already, but Im going to go a different route this time and say Todd Helton. If youre in, youre in. 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. Helton posted an even higher OPS (.953) than did Beltran while patrolling first base for the Rockies for a whopping 17 years. -- Kiley McDaniel. That is [checks math] 100% of the ballot. It will be interesting to monitor Wagner alongside K-Rod, with two of the most dominant closers of their times vying for election. 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. After Beltrn, Rodrguez has the next-strongest Hall of Fame rsum among next year's first-time-eligible players, although the road to Cooperstown is difficult for relievers. WebPlanned activities for Hall of Fame Weekend 2023 include: Hall of Fame Weekend Events Friday, July 21: PLAY Ball with Ozzie Smith & special guests (Hall of Famers TBA) 8-11 a.m. How will rule changes play out over the season? From the time he debuted, he was one of the most fun players to watch as he roamed center field for the Braves. 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. 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. Get the gang back together, or start a brand new tradition. 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. He'll have a chip on his shoulder after having a season that was below his standards in 2022 -- and when he's at his best, there are few pitchers who are scarier to face as a hitter. That is a bizarre, and false, concept. Why wait? He was on the BBWAA ballot for the maximum number of 10 years. Why do the Phillies find themselves as a wild-card favorite despite last year's WS run? Why did you pick the Braves to win the NL East? Two things about that: a) Werent the players supposed to not be harmed by that? The Braves simply have the best team. Just like with the argument for Helton, the JAWS metric favors Jones candidacy very heavily. If youre new to this whole controversy, Beltrn is widely considered to have been the veteran mastermind reportedly behind the elaborate sign stealing scandal that still more or less clouds the Astros organization even five years later. Milwaukee Brewers (3), History tells us we rarely see the same teams make the playoffs, so I didn't want to pick the same six in the NL as last season, and it's hard to pick against the Braves, Mets, Dodgers, Padres or Phillies. The biggest name on the whole ballot is A-Rod. -- Tristan Cockcroft, Who else got votes? Few teams have big money available to add in July, but the Padres will be one of those. He posted 60.2 bWAR. 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. 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. We're predicting he falls just a handful of votes short, which will make him a shoo-in to get the call in 2024. The lineup should be even better once Altuve returns, given the addition of Abreu. Miguel Cabrera and Joey Votto). He got closest to the threshold last season, garnering 63.2% in Hall of Fame voting. His on-field prowess over a 20-year MLB career is hard to argue against. He could have an average pitching year and be an MVP candidate. ET. The Yankees will have a youth infusion with Volpe and/or Oswald Peraza, while the Mets' top four prospects will all play in the big leagues this year. Rolen joins Fred McGriff, who was a unanimous selection by the 16-member Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee back in December, in the Class of 2023. 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. One of the best switch-hitters of all time, Beltrn starred for the Royals, Astros, Mets, Giants, Cardinals and Yankees. Over a third of BBWAA voters voted for the maximum 10 players allowed on their ballots last year. The Baseball Hall of Fame will welcome two new members when it holds its 2023 induction ceremony on Sunday, July 23 in Cooperstown, N.Y. Scott Rolen was the Making picks and predictions for the 2023 Hall of Fame class while looking at some problems about the whole process. WebAll players who remain eligible from the 2023 Ballot and all players who retired following the 2018 to 2019 seasons with ten plus seasons in the major leagues and a score of ten or more in the HOF Monitor are included below. His career bWAR of 62.7 is the 14th-most recorded by a center fielder and his JAWS score of 54.6 places him as the 11th-most deserving of enshrinement at his position. Thats why he lasted 22 years and still posted a career 60.5 bWAR. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. 2025 BBWAA Ballot (Unofficial) Table. K-Rod finished his career with 437 saves to Wagners 422. The arc Alvarez has been on points to another monster season as long as he's healthy. Rodriguez's 696 home runs, 3,115 hits and three MVP Awards speak for themselves, but he got just over a third of the vote in his Hall of Fame ballot debut in 2022 (34.3%), likely due to the same PED concerns that plagued Bonds and Clemens. The conclusion of the 2022 MLB season means conversations regarding the 2023 Hall of Fame class have begun. The results will be announced on Jan. 24 live from Cooperstown on MLB Network at 6 p.m. Carlos Beltrn is the headliner of the players on the ballot for the first time this year. Why did you pick the Mariners to win the AL West? With some big names off the ballot, it's difficult to know how next year's vote could fall. A complete list of -- Cockcroft, Who else got votes? -- Paul Hembekides. Only a small handful will have the honor of being elected into the MLB 2023 Hall of Fame. Davis Byrd: No. Undoubtedly, the link to steroid abuse looms large for three-time AL MVP A-Rod and Manny with his career .996 OPS. He's not just a pitcher and a hitter, he's an elite pitcher and an elite hitter. New York Yankees (13), Los Angeles Angels (10), Texas Rangers (3), Houston Astros (2), Minnesota Twins (2), Chicago White Sox (1). He'd rather play shortstop or center field, but if he can play right field effectively and be a dynamic leadoff guy, 1-5 looks like this: Tatis, Juan Soto, Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Jake Cronenworth. Void in ONT. He finished as an MVP runner up in 2005, hit 434 home runs in his career, and compiled 67 fWAR. 2025 Ballot Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images. The NL MVP race has been fairly wide open in recent seasons, and I just don't see any way that Betts doesn't win another. Take it with a grain of salt since his support total dropped from 48.8 to 40.6 percent last year once the private ballot results were released, but he is trending at 62.9 percent of the vote, which would still represent a significant step forward ahead of his final year. 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. Which holdovers will take another step forward toward possible enshrinement in 2024? 5) Will Helton and Wagner keep trending up? His WAR7 of 46.4 is not only the ninth-highest of all time by a center fielder, but is also above the average of the 19 Hall of Fame centerfielders and trails only one non-Hall-of-Famer (Trout). Why do you think Soto will beat out Acua for NL MVP? Beltrn probably wont make it this year, but should eventually. But his bat is not like Soto's. The Yankees needed a spark, a player that might make them a better offensive team in October. -- Doolittle. Let's take a look at the likely 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. 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. New to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Will A-Rod follow a similar trajectory to those two -- all-time greats who ultimately fell short of being voted into the Hall? Rolen is back on the ballot for the sixth year. The 2023 Hall of Fame ballot is out. All three players ahead of him (Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman, and Lee Smith) have already been enshrined. He made my fantasy value picks column for 2023, after his tough-to-decipher combo of high-spin fastball and darting slider that fueled a 2019 Double-A breakthrough contributed to a pair of combined Astros no-hitters last season. If you care to hear any of those rants, you can watch myself and Jake Crumpler on the podcast we do every Wednesday at 9 PM EST entitled Free Baseball on this sites accompanying Twitter account. Although only receiving 10.2% in his first year (2018, the year fellow 3rd baseman Chipper Jones stormed into the HOF with 97.2% on his first attempt), Rolen has seen his stock steadily climb as he hit 63.2% in 2022. I like a good long-shot pick, and he's my guy. Though he retired with 696 home runs, this is a big year for him. But that doesn't mean their Hall of Fame chances are over. Los Angeles Dodgers (12). 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. Pitching Stats. Baseball References JAWS metric (Jay Jaffes metric that measures a players Hall of Fame worthiness based on career and seven-year peak WAR) suggests that Beltrn is the ninth-most Hall-worthy center fielder ever (behind Duke Snider). He is a legendary Pokmon on the mound. You have the Yankees beating the Mets in a Subway World Series. Here are five names we are likely to see voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2023. There are a couple of stumbling blocks for Jones candidacy. He received 9.5 percent of the vote in his first year, but that dipped to just above the cut line at 5.3 percent in 2022. Game five: Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals. How long will it take to figure out how good the Royals are? He's done everything else in his young career. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Chicago White Sox (7), Minnesota Twins (6). Noticias Completas MLB Central's 2023 predictions. Enough waffling on that point though. Times running out for A-Rod and Manny, but the BBWAA can still do right be them. He needs to climb nearly 20 full percentage points to get that elusive threshold and I think those ill feelings regarding 2017 keep him out for now. There is an interesting case to be made for Francisco Rodrguez however. I hope both guys make it this year, but Im more confident in Rolen. Getting defensive stalwart Kevin Kiermaier was critical, too. The Baseball Writers Association of America revealed the newest ballot on Monday. Jones is synonymous with the Atlanta Braves in the late 1990s and early 2000. Usually, around four retired players will join the Hall, but that may be a stretch this year. -- Tim Kurkjian. St. Louis has also amped up its offense, with Jordan Walker, Brendan Donovan and Nolan Gorman -- so this is a bet on pitching, and really as much out of fear that the Cardinals' staff is vulnerable as anything. (3) The bullpen is good. The Baseball Writer's Association is conferring at the moment to determine which players will ascend to the timeless halls of baseball greatness. Even if thats the case there are hitters plenty worse than him in the hall. Stats courtesy of Baseball Reference. MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. -- Olney, Henderson was the favorite in most minds entering March, and I still think he'll be a good rookie and very good player going forward. If anyone stands a chance to get inducted next year, it's going to be Scott Rolen. He could have an average hitting year and still be an MVP candidate. The Blue Jays were plenty dangerous last season until facing the Mariners in October. The Curacao-born player is on the BBWAA ballot for the sixth year after gaining only 41.4% of the vote last season. Why do you think Alcantara will repeat as the NL Cy Young winner? 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. 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. On the ballot this year are 28 players, 14 of whom are returning after failing to gain the 75% threshold of votes in previous attempts. 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 the Mets will beat out the Braves? What trends from last year's voting could continue this cycle? One reason why one-out-of-28 isnt great is because more than one of these particular 28 players will eventually make the Hall of Fame. 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Since he's hitting his age-30 season, it probably will be sooner rather than later. The BBWAA is getting in the way of these guys making it in sooner than later. When you look at the current ballot, there are Hall of Famers on there. A player must receive 75 percent of the writers' vote to get in. Here are the holdovers with their 2022 vote percentage and what number ballot it will be for them in Lets talk and buck that narrative now, shall we? That means there will be a group of new faces for 2023, joining holdovers who will try to ride voting momentum into Cooperstown. 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. The 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was revealed on Monday. The jersey & pants that @JalenHurts wore in Week 14, when he ran for his 10th rushing TD of the season during @Eagles 48-22 With 70.1 WAR for his career, he ranks ninth all-time among third basemen, behind seven current Hall of Famers and Adrin Beltr, who is expected to be a first-ballot selection in 2024. Jake Crumpler: Both players are more than deserving based on their on-field achievements, but considering their tainted pasts, its difficult to envision either player making a massive jump in vote totals in 2023. 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. Explain your reasoning. You picked Ohtani to win the AL MVP and Cy Young. Noticias Completas MLB Central's 2023 predictions. Some rival executives wonder about Yoshida's defense, and whether he'll inevitably move to DH. 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. He did more than enough to overcome that including posting 61.8 bWAR, making five All-Star Games, and finishing in the top 10 of MVP voting three times. 2023 Hall of Fame: Top 5 players who could get voted in this year. There are lots of questions going into the 2023 season: What does Year 2 of MLB's expanded playoffs have to offer? "Mr. October" was also among the best hitters ever in postseason baseball, winning the World Series in the last season of his career with the Houston Astros. 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). (2:10 p.m. Eastern) 2nd chance bet up to $100! 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? ET Monday and through 186 public ballots. Jake Crumpler: My gut tells me that Gary Sheffield will take the largest leap from 2022 to 2023. -- Buster Olney, Our pick: San Diego Padres (7 votes), Atlanta Braves (7), Who else got votes? Picking against the Cardinals isn't rigorous analysis, but the projection systems see this as a close race: PECOTA has the Brewers, while FanGraphs sees the Cardinals as one win better. Im not a mathematician, but I can confidently tell you that 39.8% is not close to 75%. Among them are Kent, Sheffield, Wagner and Ramirez, who are all controversial in their own right. Helton has a major case to make it in this year. Finally, my last problem with the Hall of Fame is Bud Selig. 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. However, it's rare that a player sees such a significant spike in voting totals unless it's his final year on the ballot, so expect that number to dip once post-results and private ballots are taken into account as was the case last year. Does he have your vote?. A look at the upcoming Baseball Hall of Fame candidates, including ex-Yankees outfielder Carlos Beltran and Mets legend David Wright. Jake Crumpler: As much as Id love to pump up Matt Cains case as a lifetime Giants fan, I cant help but vouch for Francisco Rodrguez. Opening Day is March 30! New to the ballot: Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Dustin Pedroia, Ian Kinsler, Troy Tulowitzki, Felix Hernandez Sign up for free fantasy baseball. Because we've already seen him perform at the highest level, as evidenced by the .830 OPS he put up in 115 plate appearances last season. I wanted to vote for a 10th player, but after digging into the numbers, I just couldnt do it. Holdovers Todd Helton, Scott Rolen, Billy Wagner and Andruw Jones are looking to finally make it over the 75 percent threshold in voting, while Carlos Beltrn leads a relatively thin list of newcomers on the ballot. Where Jones stands out the most is his WAR7, otherwise known as the sum of the seven best WAR seasons for a player. 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). Following a trade to Toronto, his career slowed, though he did make two more All-Star teams as a member of the Reds. 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. The Mets, with their two aging aces, appear to be built more for the rigors of a seven-game series than a 162-game regular season. New York Yankees (8), Toronto Blue Jays (6), Seattle Mariners (3). I think they end up keeping him from becoming a first ballot Hall-of-Famer as a quasi-punishment for his involvement with the 2017 Astros, but based on his resume, he is a clear first ballot candidate. (5) Cal Raleigh is going to hit 35 home runs. K-Rod, meanwhile, was a reliever, a position voters are historically unkind toward. This is the BBWAA ballot, meaning it features players who have been retired at least five years and Giants vs. White Sox pick. A true multi-tool player, he announced his arrival with an American League Rookie of the Year accolade in 1999, scooping three Gold Glove Awards, two Silver Slugger Awards, and no less than nine All-Star selections en route to a career .279 batting average, culminating in a World Series win in 2017 whilst playing for the Houston Astros. Combining his efforts at the dish and in the grass paints a picture of a Hall-of-Famer. 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. Once 1997 Rookie of the Year Scott Rolen burst onto the scene, he never looked back. The tl:dr of the argument for K-Rod is that his odds go up exponentially if fellow candidate Billy Wagner gets in. deserve to also be in the Hall of Fame. Axisa: "Time of game will drop to 2:45-- The pitch timer era has arrived. 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. ET and lasts four Here's what you need to know. Sunday will mark the enshrinement of seven players, led by David Ortiz, into the Baseball Hall of Fame. I wouldve gone with Mark Buehrle, the longtime lefty pitcher for the White Sox (and, evidently, the Marlins and Blue Jays) over guys like Billy Wagner (#closersareoverrated), Torii Hunter, and Jimmy Rollins. 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. He hit more than 500 homers in his career, walked more than he struck out, finished with a 141 wRC+ (tied with Albert Pujols, Chipper Jones, and Alex Rodriguez for the 10th-highest among players with at least 10,000 plate appearances since integration in 1947), and claimed accolades such as five Silver Slugger Awards, three top-three MVP Award finishes, and the 1992 batting title. Matt Partridge: It is without question that these two names would even feature on a second year ballot list if they were judged on their ball-playing resume alone. He finished oh so close to a career OPS of triple digits. From a more advanced perspective, his case takes a hit because of his setbacks in the field. -- Passan. He faces his first attempt at gaining entry into the Hall of Fame. The ballot features candidates whose primary contribution to baseball came in 1980 or later. The ballot was released on Monday afternoon and includes 28 former Compartir. 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. -- Dan Mullen, Who else got votes? Add it all up, and -- even without Dansby Swanson -- this Braves team should be the favorite to win it all. Here's what to watch for this year. Just for good measure, he drew 103 walks that year as well. The flame-throwing closer ranks sixth on the all-time list with 422 saves, and he converted them at an 85.9 percent success rate that is better than Hall of Famers Dennis Eckersley (84.6 percent), Lee Smith (82.3 percent), Rollie Fingers (75.8 percent), Hoyt Wilhelm (75.5 percent), Bruce Sutter (74.8 percent) and Rich Gossage (73.5 percent). Both players still face an uphill battle given their ties to performance-enhancing drugs. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Im personally in the camp that they are undervalued in relation to the Hall of Fame and need to be treated differently than other players. / AP Photos/Chris Szagola. His career dramatically fell off after the age of 30, but by that time he had already accumulated 60 fWAR for his career. Helton won one batting title in his career, won three Gold Glove Awards, four Silver Slugger Awards, was a five-time All Star. 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. He failed to reach 20 percent support in each of his first six years on the ballot, but has gained momentum in recent years with 27.5 percent in 2020, 32.4 percent in 2021 and 32.7 percent last year. Why is Burnes our voters' favorite to win? How do you think they'll sneak into the playoffs? 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. The Padres, for the first time in a long time, simply have more talent than the Dodgers, who punted on the most expensive free agents in order to create more opportunities for their younger players and then watched their young shortstop, Gavin Lux, suffer a season-ending knee injury. Last season, Michael Harris II debuted on May 28 and Spencer Strider made his first start on May 30. 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. WebThe MLB Central crew each give their predictions for how the 2023 season will unfold Noticias. 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. Royals Rumblings - News for April 6, 2023, Kikuchi carves Kauffman kids in 4-1 clobbering, Royals Rumblings - News for April 5, 2023, Royals unveil minor league rosters for AA and A-ball affiliates. Available in NY only. Grizzlies vs. Suns odds, line, spread: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 22 predictions from proven computer model. 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? 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame class announcement. Maybe we've just grown used to the idea that a team won't repeat, but this one is still loaded. Seems like every time I called a Braves series, Braves manager Brian Snitker would mention how Alcantara is the best pitcher on Earth. ET on MLB Network. The right-hander also stands out in the WAR department, having racked up the 14th-most bWAR (24.2) among relievers that started fewer than 100 games in their careers. There's no clear favorite in the NL Cy Young race. By Larry Rupp. 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. As per that tracker I mentioned earlier, Wagner has garnered 71.1% of the votes, while K-Rod is sat at 7.8%. Hall of Fame picks, predictions, and problems, Royals offense too little too late in 6-3 loss to Blue Jays, Zack Greinke may be the least run-supported pitcher in history, The Royals are struggling in the current entertainment landscape, Streaming, losing, and TV frustrations combine, Royals Rundown: Pratto Promotion, Bubic Blessings, and Parking Protests. The National Baseball Hall of Fame revealed the 2023 Baseball Writers Association of America Hall of Fame ballot on Monday, with several notable names (1) The starting rotation is strong and deep, and they have Luis Castillo the entire season. He also drew over 100 walks in a season on five separate occasions. 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. Sheffield hit the hardest hit ball Ive ever seen in person, and that also happened to be at the coldest game Ive ever attended. Reels. Among qualified starters, those totals rank first (tied with Scherzer), first (ahead of Cole) and first again (46 points ahead of Scherzer). If the team can maintain that good fortune in the injury department for long enough, I see them mounting a competitive enough start that they'd make aggressive, in-season moves to fill any prospective holes. Talk about knocking the door down. New York Mets (6), Philadelphia Phillies (1). Rodriguez has admitted to using PEDs during his time with the Texas Rangers, while Ramirez was suspended multiple times in his career for testing positive for a banned substance. Davis Byrd: This would normally be the time I would wax poetic on the grave injustice it is that Billy Wagner isnt in the Hall already, but Im going to go a different route this time and say Todd Helton. If youre in, youre in. 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. Helton posted an even higher OPS (.953) than did Beltran while patrolling first base for the Rockies for a whopping 17 years. -- Kiley McDaniel. That is [checks math] 100% of the ballot. It will be interesting to monitor Wagner alongside K-Rod, with two of the most dominant closers of their times vying for election. 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. After Beltrn, Rodrguez has the next-strongest Hall of Fame rsum among next year's first-time-eligible players, although the road to Cooperstown is difficult for relievers. WebPlanned activities for Hall of Fame Weekend 2023 include: Hall of Fame Weekend Events Friday, July 21: PLAY Ball with Ozzie Smith & special guests (Hall of Famers TBA) 8-11 a.m. How will rule changes play out over the season? From the time he debuted, he was one of the most fun players to watch as he roamed center field for the Braves. 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. 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. Get the gang back together, or start a brand new tradition. 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. He'll have a chip on his shoulder after having a season that was below his standards in 2022 -- and when he's at his best, there are few pitchers who are scarier to face as a hitter. That is a bizarre, and false, concept. Why wait? He was on the BBWAA ballot for the maximum number of 10 years. Why do the Phillies find themselves as a wild-card favorite despite last year's WS run? Why did you pick the Braves to win the NL East? Two things about that: a) Werent the players supposed to not be harmed by that? The Braves simply have the best team. Just like with the argument for Helton, the JAWS metric favors Jones candidacy very heavily. If youre new to this whole controversy, Beltrn is widely considered to have been the veteran mastermind reportedly behind the elaborate sign stealing scandal that still more or less clouds the Astros organization even five years later. Milwaukee Brewers (3), History tells us we rarely see the same teams make the playoffs, so I didn't want to pick the same six in the NL as last season, and it's hard to pick against the Braves, Mets, Dodgers, Padres or Phillies. The biggest name on the whole ballot is A-Rod. -- Tristan Cockcroft, Who else got votes? Few teams have big money available to add in July, but the Padres will be one of those. He posted 60.2 bWAR. 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. 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. We're predicting he falls just a handful of votes short, which will make him a shoo-in to get the call in 2024. The lineup should be even better once Altuve returns, given the addition of Abreu. Miguel Cabrera and Joey Votto). He got closest to the threshold last season, garnering 63.2% in Hall of Fame voting. His on-field prowess over a 20-year MLB career is hard to argue against. He could have an average pitching year and be an MVP candidate. ET. The Yankees will have a youth infusion with Volpe and/or Oswald Peraza, while the Mets' top four prospects will all play in the big leagues this year. Rolen joins Fred McGriff, who was a unanimous selection by the 16-member Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee back in December, in the Class of 2023. 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. One of the best switch-hitters of all time, Beltrn starred for the Royals, Astros, Mets, Giants, Cardinals and Yankees. Over a third of BBWAA voters voted for the maximum 10 players allowed on their ballots last year. The Baseball Hall of Fame will welcome two new members when it holds its 2023 induction ceremony on Sunday, July 23 in Cooperstown, N.Y. Scott Rolen was the Making picks and predictions for the 2023 Hall of Fame class while looking at some problems about the whole process. WebAll players who remain eligible from the 2023 Ballot and all players who retired following the 2018 to 2019 seasons with ten plus seasons in the major leagues and a score of ten or more in the HOF Monitor are included below. His career bWAR of 62.7 is the 14th-most recorded by a center fielder and his JAWS score of 54.6 places him as the 11th-most deserving of enshrinement at his position. Thats why he lasted 22 years and still posted a career 60.5 bWAR. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. 2025 BBWAA Ballot (Unofficial) Table. K-Rod finished his career with 437 saves to Wagners 422. The arc Alvarez has been on points to another monster season as long as he's healthy. Rodriguez's 696 home runs, 3,115 hits and three MVP Awards speak for themselves, but he got just over a third of the vote in his Hall of Fame ballot debut in 2022 (34.3%), likely due to the same PED concerns that plagued Bonds and Clemens. The conclusion of the 2022 MLB season means conversations regarding the 2023 Hall of Fame class have begun. The results will be announced on Jan. 24 live from Cooperstown on MLB Network at 6 p.m. Carlos Beltrn is the headliner of the players on the ballot for the first time this year. Why did you pick the Mariners to win the AL West? With some big names off the ballot, it's difficult to know how next year's vote could fall. A complete list of -- Cockcroft, Who else got votes? -- Paul Hembekides. Only a small handful will have the honor of being elected into the MLB 2023 Hall of Fame. Davis Byrd: No. Undoubtedly, the link to steroid abuse looms large for three-time AL MVP A-Rod and Manny with his career .996 OPS. He's not just a pitcher and a hitter, he's an elite pitcher and an elite hitter. New York Yankees (13), Los Angeles Angels (10), Texas Rangers (3), Houston Astros (2), Minnesota Twins (2), Chicago White Sox (1). He'd rather play shortstop or center field, but if he can play right field effectively and be a dynamic leadoff guy, 1-5 looks like this: Tatis, Juan Soto, Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Jake Cronenworth. Void in ONT. He finished as an MVP runner up in 2005, hit 434 home runs in his career, and compiled 67 fWAR. 2025 Ballot Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images. The NL MVP race has been fairly wide open in recent seasons, and I just don't see any way that Betts doesn't win another. Take it with a grain of salt since his support total dropped from 48.8 to 40.6 percent last year once the private ballot results were released, but he is trending at 62.9 percent of the vote, which would still represent a significant step forward ahead of his final year. 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. Which holdovers will take another step forward toward possible enshrinement in 2024? 5) Will Helton and Wagner keep trending up? His WAR7 of 46.4 is not only the ninth-highest of all time by a center fielder, but is also above the average of the 19 Hall of Fame centerfielders and trails only one non-Hall-of-Famer (Trout). Why do you think Soto will beat out Acua for NL MVP? Beltrn probably wont make it this year, but should eventually. But his bat is not like Soto's. The Yankees needed a spark, a player that might make them a better offensive team in October. -- Doolittle. Let's take a look at the likely 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. 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. New to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Will A-Rod follow a similar trajectory to those two -- all-time greats who ultimately fell short of being voted into the Hall? Rolen is back on the ballot for the sixth year. The 2023 Hall of Fame ballot is out. All three players ahead of him (Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman, and Lee Smith) have already been enshrined. He made my fantasy value picks column for 2023, after his tough-to-decipher combo of high-spin fastball and darting slider that fueled a 2019 Double-A breakthrough contributed to a pair of combined Astros no-hitters last season. If you care to hear any of those rants, you can watch myself and Jake Crumpler on the podcast we do every Wednesday at 9 PM EST entitled Free Baseball on this sites accompanying Twitter account. Although only receiving 10.2% in his first year (2018, the year fellow 3rd baseman Chipper Jones stormed into the HOF with 97.2% on his first attempt), Rolen has seen his stock steadily climb as he hit 63.2% in 2022. I like a good long-shot pick, and he's my guy. Though he retired with 696 home runs, this is a big year for him. But that doesn't mean their Hall of Fame chances are over. Los Angeles Dodgers (12). 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. Pitching Stats. Baseball References JAWS metric (Jay Jaffes metric that measures a players Hall of Fame worthiness based on career and seven-year peak WAR) suggests that Beltrn is the ninth-most Hall-worthy center fielder ever (behind Duke Snider). He is a legendary Pokmon on the mound. You have the Yankees beating the Mets in a Subway World Series. Here are five names we are likely to see voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2023. There are a couple of stumbling blocks for Jones candidacy. He received 9.5 percent of the vote in his first year, but that dipped to just above the cut line at 5.3 percent in 2022. Game five: Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals. How long will it take to figure out how good the Royals are? He's done everything else in his young career. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Chicago White Sox (7), Minnesota Twins (6). Noticias Completas MLB Central's 2023 predictions. Enough waffling on that point though. Times running out for A-Rod and Manny, but the BBWAA can still do right be them. He needs to climb nearly 20 full percentage points to get that elusive threshold and I think those ill feelings regarding 2017 keep him out for now. There is an interesting case to be made for Francisco Rodrguez however. I hope both guys make it this year, but Im more confident in Rolen. Getting defensive stalwart Kevin Kiermaier was critical, too. The Baseball Writers Association of America revealed the newest ballot on Monday. Jones is synonymous with the Atlanta Braves in the late 1990s and early 2000. Usually, around four retired players will join the Hall, but that may be a stretch this year. -- Tim Kurkjian. St. Louis has also amped up its offense, with Jordan Walker, Brendan Donovan and Nolan Gorman -- so this is a bet on pitching, and really as much out of fear that the Cardinals' staff is vulnerable as anything. (3) The bullpen is good. The Baseball Writer's Association is conferring at the moment to determine which players will ascend to the timeless halls of baseball greatness. Even if thats the case there are hitters plenty worse than him in the hall. Stats courtesy of Baseball Reference. MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. -- Olney, Henderson was the favorite in most minds entering March, and I still think he'll be a good rookie and very good player going forward. If anyone stands a chance to get inducted next year, it's going to be Scott Rolen. He could have an average hitting year and still be an MVP candidate. The Blue Jays were plenty dangerous last season until facing the Mariners in October. The Curacao-born player is on the BBWAA ballot for the sixth year after gaining only 41.4% of the vote last season. Why do you think Alcantara will repeat as the NL Cy Young winner? 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. 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. On the ballot this year are 28 players, 14 of whom are returning after failing to gain the 75% threshold of votes in previous attempts. 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 the Mets will beat out the Braves? What trends from last year's voting could continue this cycle? One reason why one-out-of-28 isnt great is because more than one of these particular 28 players will eventually make the Hall of Fame. 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