Hall of Fame: Voting, Selections Discussion

[Sandgnats]

Hopefully those Keltner list articles that Frank so thoughtfully wrote/encouraged help spark some additional consideration for candidates this year.

Totally Agree. Thank you Frank!

[Thoroughbreds]

I think I voted for 9 players this season. I only voted for a few last season, but I was convinced not to be so stingy :)

[Arroyos]

As you consider your HOF ballot, gentlemen, remember to vote for AT LEAST 10 players. (I always vote for 11 or 12.) Every year worthy candidates fall short of the 75% needed only because we don't all vote for the maximum.

[JayA]

As you consider your HOF ballot, gentlemen, remember to vote for AT LEAST 10 players. (I always vote for 11 or 12.) Every year worthy candidates fall short of the 75% needed only because we don't all vote for the maximum.

It says 10 max. Are you saying we can vote for as many as we want?

[JayA]

For what it's worth, I voted for 10 again. I'm a big believer in the Rich Eisen approach of "Can you write the history of the league without this person in it?" If the answer is no, they get my vote. And I don't think you can write the history of any league without putting the MVPs (and Golden Arm winners) in there, so I voted for as many of them as I could.

[Arroyos]

As you consider your HOF ballot, gentlemen, remember to vote for AT LEAST 10 players. (I always vote for 11 or 12.) Every year worthy candidates fall short of the 75% needed only because we don't all vote for the maximum.

It says 10 max. Are you saying we can vote for as many as we want?

You need to learn how to cheat to survive in this league, Jay.

[Borealis]

You need to learn how to cheat to survive in this league, Jay.

I'm just going to pretend I didn't hear that...

[Arroyos]

You need to learn how to cheat to survive in this league, Jay.

I'm just going to pretend I didn't hear that...

We're all pretending in this league ... in this life too.

[Thoroughbreds]

Really hoping Alfredo Aranda makes it this season. Over 600 saves and 100 wins. 6 all-star appearances a few shutdown reliever awards. If he doesn't I may have to jump on his bandwagon sooner next season.

[Evas]

My 2039 ballot and thoughts:

CL Alfredo Aranda - Yes. One of the most important relievers in PEBA history.
SP Kenny Ashley - Yes. A bit of an accumulator, but had a very good and long career.
SP Fred Benjamin - Yes. Shorter career than Ashley, but more dominant.
1B Alex Bothwell - No. Not worthy. Had a great peak, but fizzled afterwards.
LF Danny Burton - Yes. Great peak, long career, solid glove.
3B Mike Britt - No. Could maybe see him in the hall, but he is not one of the 10 best on this ballot. Maybe next year.
RF Paul Carlisle - No. I don't see him getting in either.
OF Felipe Dias - No. Not even close.
DH Pedro Ferringo - No. Not even close.
1B Andres Hernandez - Yes. Had a great peak and a good long career.
C Germán Hernández - Yes. Might be the best catcher in the history of the League. My favorite, at least. But I am biased.
SS Juan Hernandez - Yes. One of the best SS's ever.
1B Narahiko Imada - No. I debated this one. I could see him getting in later.
CF Ieyoshi Ishikawa - No. Not one of the 10 best on this ballot.
SS Chris Long - Yes. Overdue.
RF Jerry Long - No. He's one of mine and was a hell of a player, but he isn't hall worthy IMO.
SS Ronald Lowry - Yes. One of the best SS careers in PEBA history.
SP Neil Maes - No. Could see him maybe get in one day, but not this year.
2B Steve McDonald - Yes. Hell of a career at 2B.
SP Dean McNeil - No, but I could definitely see voting for him in the future.
1B Wilson Muñóz - No, but I could definitely see voting for him in the future.

[Thoroughbreds]

600 saves and 100 wins --- cast your vote for Aranda! :)