The PEBA Hall of Fame

[Board of the PEBA]

The PEBA Hall of Fame, located in Boone North Carolina, is ready to open it's doors!

The initial ballot is ready for voting upon, and we have 26-names on the inaugural ballot for you to chose from. I want to thank The Board and The Hall of Fame Selection Committee for their time and efforts moving this project towards fruition. I especially want to thank Reg for the beautiful document, attached below, giving us all a snapshot into the careers of each nominee. Merci Beaucoup, Reg!!

Keep your eye's on your email, I will shortly be sending you a link to the ballot. It will ask you to enter your email for verification (and our personal tracking within PEBA), and you may vote for as many as you like - but no more than 10 (be that 2, 5, 7... 10... whatever you feel is right). The results will be announced shortly after voting ends - either when all 30 GMs have submitted a ballot or May 15, whichever comes first. Results will updated here as well.

Our initial Class of eligible players is a balanced one: 13 from each League and 13 pitchers and 13 hitters. The players represent 14 different teams as their primary home. Those eligible players for the 2031 Class of the PEBA Hall of Fame are:

2031 PEBA Hall of Fame Ballot
Jorge “Putt-Putt’” Aguilar, RP, Kentucky – 2007-2024
Nelson “Nails” Anderson, SP, Crystal Lake - 2007-2017
Fred Benjamin, SP, Bakersfield - 2014-2029
Wilson Berry, C, Aurora – 2007-2019
Bryant Burris, RP, Aurora – 2011-2025
Jeff Cline, C, New Orleans – 2007-2016
Manuel “Mayor” Corona, SP, Gloucester - 2012-2028
Pepe Espinosa, C, Crystal Lake – 2014-2027
Markus “Fireworks” Hancock, SP, Bakersfield - 2008-2026
Pat Holman, C, Duluth – 2007-2020
Pat Lilly, RF, Bakersfield - 2007-2021
Ronald Lowry, SS, Connecticut - 2011-2025
Gunner “Clubhouse” MacGruder, SP, Yuma - 2014-2029
Víctor "Alibi" Matos, SP, Charleston – 2007-2016
Conan McCullough, SP, New Orleans - 2007-2018
Steve McDonald, 2B, Aurora - 2007-2020
Yoshino Miyata, LF, Florida - 2007-2017
Tsumemasa Morimoto, 1B, Florida - 2007-2024
Dean “Fate” O'Monahan, SP, Charleston - 2007-2022
Merlin Peters, RP, Crystal Lake – 2007-2018
Cory Pierce, LF, Aurora – 2011-2022
Raul “Abnormal” Pinto, RP, Fargo – 2007-2022
Rob Raines,1B, Arlington - 2010-2029
George Riley, SS, West Virginia - 2007-2020
Rafael “Bingo” Suárez, 2B, West Virginia - 2011-2024
Chris “Moondog” York, SP, Florida - 2012-2028

[Borealis]

Announcing the Inaugural Hall of Fame Class of 2031

[Borealis]

The Voting results for the 2031 Vote:
minimum 75% needed

Votes (28) - PCT - Nominee
25 - 89.3 - Markus “Fireworks” Hancock
24 - 85.7 - Rob Raines
21 - 75.0 - Manuel “Mayor” Corona
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20 - 71.4 - Pat Lilly
20 - 71.4 - Conan McCullough
19 - 67.9 - Chris “Moondog” York
17 - 60.7 - Tsumemasa Morimoto
11 - 39.3 - Gunner “Clubhouse” MacGruder
9 - 32.1 - Dean “Fate” O'Monahan
7 - 25.0 - Steve McDonald
7 - 25.0 - Raul “Abnormal” Pinto
6 - 21.4 - Nelson “Nails” Anderson
6 - 21.4 - Fred Benjamin
6 - 21.4 - Ronald Lowry
6 - 21.4 - Rafael “Bingo” Suárez
5 - 17.9 - Bryant Burris
5 - 17.9 - Yoshino Miyata
4 - 14.3 - Pepe Espinosa
4 - 14.3 - Víctor "Alibi" Matos
3 - 10.7 - Jorge “Putt-Putt’” Aguilar
3 - 10.7 - Jeff Cline
3 - 10.7 - Merlin Peters
3 - 10.7 - Cory Pierce
2 - 7.1 - George Riley
1 - 3.6 - Wilson Berry
0 - 0.0 - Pat Holman

Feel free to discuss the Hall of Fame selections in the Hall of Fame: Voting, Selections Discussion thread

[Board of the PEBA]

It may seem just like yesterday that we opened the doors to the PEBA Hall of Fame, located in Boone, NC, and welcomed out first class: 'Fireworks' Hancock, 'Mayor' Corona, and The Man, The Legend, Rob Raines, but as another season has come to a close, it is time for our next Ballot, and our plan to have the Hall announcement becoming part of our Winter Meeting's event coming to fruition.

You will find below the Hall of Fame 2032 Ballot brochure, listing the 25-candidates. The ballot will consist of the remaining players from the first ballot, and two new additions for you to consider: Michel 'Train Arollin'' Provost and Francisco 'Yogi' Robles.

You will shortly find in your inbox a link to this years ballot. The deadline to vote will be 9pm PT, Friday October 2 - the evening before the Winter Meetings. If you fail to find a ballot delivered, be sure to check your spam and/or contact me. You may vote for as many candidates as you feel worthy - from 0 to no more than 10.


2032 PEBA Hall of Fame Ballot
Jorge “Putt-Putt’” Aguilar, RP, Kentucky – 2007-2024
Nelson “Nails” Anderson, SP, Crystal Lake - 2007-2017
Fred Benjamin, SP, Bakersfield - 2014-2029
Wilson Berry, C, Aurora – 2007-2019
Bryant Burris, RP, Aurora – 2011-2025
Jeff Cline, C, New Orleans – 2007-2016
Pepe Espinosa, C, Crystal Lake – 2014-2027
Pat Holman, C, Duluth – 2007-2020
Pat Lilly, RF, Bakersfield - 2007-2021
Ronald Lowry, SS, Connecticut - 2011-2025
Gunner “Clubhouse” MacGruder, SP, Yuma - 2014-2029
Víctor "Alibi" Matos, SP, Charleston – 2007-2016
Conan McCullough, SP, New Orleans - 2007-2018
Steve McDonald, 2B, Aurora - 2007-2020
Yoshino Miyata, LF, Florida - 2007-2017
Tsumemasa Morimoto, 1B, Florida - 2007-2024
Dean “Fate” O'Monahan, SP, Charleston - 2007-2022
Merlin Peters, RP, Crystal Lake – 2007-2018
Cory Pierce, LF, Aurora – 2011-2022
Raul “Abnormal” Pinto, RP, Fargo – 2007-2022
Michel 'Train Arollin'' Provost, Aurora - 2016-2030
George Riley, SS, West Virginia - 2007-2020
Francisco 'Yogi' Robles, Crystal Lake - 2012-2030
Rafael “Bingo” Suárez, 2B, West Virginia - 2011-2024
Chris “Moondog” York, SP, Florida - 2012-2028

[Borealis]

Announcing the Hall of Fame Class of 2032

[Borealis]

The Voting results for the 2032 Vote:
minimum 75% needed

Votes (30) - PCT - Nominee
27 - 93.1 - Pat Lilly, RF
24 - 82.8 - Chris “Moondog” York, SP
23 - 79.3 - Michel 'Train Arollin'' Provost, SP
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19 - 65.5 - Conan McCullough, SP
17 - 58.6 - Tsumemasa Morimoto, 1B 
16 - 55.2 - Dean “Fate” O'Monahan, SP
14 - 48.3 - Gunner “Clubhouse” MacGruder, SP
14 - 48.3 - Francisco 'Yogi' Robles, SP
9 - 31.0 - Nelson “Nails” Anderson, SP
8 - 27.6 - Steve McDonald, 2B
8 - 27.6 - Yoshino Miyata, LF
7 - 24.1 - Fred Benjamin, SP
6 - 20.7 - Jeff Cline, C
6 - 20.7 - Pepe Espinosa, C
6 - 20.7 - Raul “Abnormal” Pinto, RP
6 - 20.7 - Rafael “Bingo” Suárez, 2B
6 - 20.7 - Bryant Burris, RP,
5 - 17.2 - Jorge “Putt-Putt’” Aguilar, RP
5 - 17.2 - Ronald Lowry, SS
4 - 13.8 - Víctor "Alibi" Matos, SP
4 - 13.8 - Merlin Peters, RP
3 - 10.3 - Wilson Berry, C
3 - 10.3 - Cory Pierce, LF
2 - 6.9 - George Riley, SS
1 - 3.4 - Pat Holman, C

Feel free to discuss the Hall of Fame selections in the Hall of Fame: Voting, Selections Discussion thread

[Board of the PEBA]

It’s been a little over a year since we opened the doors to the PEBA Hall of Fame, located in Boone, NC, and welcomed out first Hall of Fame class: 'Fireworks' Hancock, 'Mayor' Corona, and The Man, The Legend, Rob Raines, and then a season later we welcomed Pat Lilly, ‘Moondog’ York and ‘Train Arollin’ Provost. After a season with no vote, time has come for our third class – the Class of 2033, to be inducted – with the reveal being part of our Winter Meeting's.

You will find below the Hall of Fame 2033 Ballot brochure, listing the 29-candidates. The ballot will consist of the remaining players from the previous two ballots, and seven new additions for you to consider, most notable are Randy ‘Tugboat’ Smith and Raul Cruz.

You will shortly find in your inbox a link to this year’s ballot. The deadline to vote will be 9pm PT, August 5th, just prior to the Winter Meetings. If you fail to find a ballot delivered, be sure to check your spam and/or contact me. You may vote for as many candidates as you feel worthy - from 0 to no more than 10.


2033 PEBA Hall of Fame Ballot
Jorge “Putt-Putt’” Aguilar, RP, Kentucky – 2007-2024
Nelson “Nails” Anderson, SP, Crystal Lake - 2007-2017
Fred Benjamin, SP, Bakersfield - 2014-2029
Wilson Berry, C, Aurora – 2007-2019
Bryant Burris, RP, Aurora – 2011-2025
Jeff Cline, C, New Orleans – 2007-2016
Raul Cruz, RP, West Virginia – 2016-2032
Pepe Espinosa, C, Crystal Lake – 2014-2027
Pat Holman, C, Duluth – 2007-2020
Ronald Lowry, SS, Connecticut - 2011-2025
Gunner “Clubhouse” MacGruder, SP, Yuma - 2014-2029
Víctor "Alibi" Matos, SP, Charleston – 2007-2016
Conan McCullough, SP, New Orleans - 2007-2018
Steve McDonald, 2B, Aurora - 2007-2020
Yoshino Miyata, LF, Florida - 2007-2017
Tsumemasa Morimoto, 1B, Florida - 2007-2024
Dean “Fate” O'Monahan, SP, Charleston - 2007-2022
Javier Padilla, 3B, Tempe – 2016-2027
Octavio ‘El Chupacabra, 1B, San Antonio – 2007-2022
Merlin Peters, RP, Crystal Lake – 2007-2018
Adrian ‘Javelin’ Peterson, RP, Yuma – 2015-2027
Cory Pierce, LF, Aurora – 2011-2022
Raul “Abnormal” Pinto, RP, Fargo – 2007-2022
River Pope, LF, Aurora – 2018-2030
Jim Ratzlaff, RP, Gloucester – 2014-2030
George Riley, SS, West Virginia - 2007-2020
Francisco 'Yogi' Robles, Crystal Lake - 2012-2030
Randy ‘Tugboat’ Smith, Aurora – 2016-2032
Rafael “Bingo” Suárez, 2B, West Virginia - 2011-2024

PEBA_2033_Ballot.pdf

[Board of the PEBA]

Announcing the Hall of Fame Class of 2033

[Board of the PEBA]

The Voting results for the 2033 Vote:
minimum 75% needed

Votes (29) - PCT - Nominee

23 - 79.3 - Randy 'Tugboat' Smith, SP
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20 - 68.9 - Conan McCullough, SP
18 - 62.1 - Tsumemasa Morimoto, 1B
16 - 55.1 - Gunner “Clubhouse” MacGruder, SP
13 - 44.9 - Dean “Fate” O'Monahan, SP
12 - 41.4 - Fred Benjamin, SP
12 - 41.4 - Ronald Lowry, SS
11 - 37.9 - Jeff Cline, C
10 - 34.8 - Steve McDonald, 2B
10 - 34.8 - Francisco 'Yogi' Robles, SP
7 - 24.1 - Wilson Berry, C
7 - 24.1 - Raul Cruz, RP
7 - 24.1 - Pepe Espinosa, C
6 - 20.7 - Yoshino Miyata, LF
6 - 20.7 - Rafael “Bingo” Suárez, 2B
6 - 20.7 - Víctor "Alibi" Matos, SP
6 - 20.7 - Nelson “Nails” Anderson, SP
6 - 20.7 - Merlin Peters, RP
5 - 17.2 - Jorge “Putt-Putt’” Aguilar, RP
4 - 13.8 - Javier Padilla, OF
4 - 13.8 - Octavio 'El Chupacabra' Pexigo, 1B
3 - 10.3 - Raul “Abnormal” Pinto, RP
3 - 10.3 - River Pope, OF
3 - 10.3 - George Riley, SS
2 - 6.9 - Bryant Burris, RP
2 - 6.9 - Adrian 'Javelin' Peterson, RP
2 - 6.9 - Cory Pierce, LF
2 - 6.9 - Pat Holman, C
2 - 6.9 - Jim Ratzlaff, RP

Feel free to discuss the Hall of Fame selections in the Hall of Fame: Voting, Selections Discussion thread

[Board of the PEBA]

In May of 2020 we opened the doors to the PEBA Hall of Fame, located in Boone, NC, and welcomed out first Hall of Fame class: 'Fireworks' Hancock, 'Mayor' Corona, and The Man, The Legend, Rob Raines, and then a season later we welcomed Pat Lilly, ‘Moondog’ York and ‘Train Arollin’ Provost. After a season with no vote, the Class of 2033 was inducted – Randy 'Tugboat' Smith and the posthumous induction of Vic Caleca. Now we prepare to welcome our fourth class, with the reveal being part of our Winter Meeting's.

You will find below the Hall of Fame 2034 Ballot brochure, listing the 30-candidates. The ballot will consist of the remaining players from the previous three ballots, and two new additions for you to consider - Mike 'Big Whiskey' Britt and Don 'Jasper' Mercer.

You will shortly find in your inbox a link to this year’s ballot. The deadline to vote will be 9pm PT, January 13th, just prior to the Winter Meetings. If you fail to find a ballot delivered, be sure to check your spam and/or contact me. You may vote for as many candidates as you feel worthy - from 0 to no more than 10.


2034 PEBA Hall of Fame Ballot
Jorge “Putt-Putt’” Aguilar, RP, Kentucky – 2007-2024
Nelson “Nails” Anderson, SP, Crystal Lake - 2007-2017
Fred Benjamin, SP, Bakersfield - 2014-2029
Wilson Berry, C, Aurora – 2007-2019
Mike 'Big Whiskey' Britt, 3B, Aurora - 2016-2033
Bryant Burris, RP, Aurora – 2011-2025
Jeff Cline, C, New Orleans – 2007-2016
Raul Cruz, RP, West Virginia – 2016-2032
Pepe Espinosa, C, Crystal Lake – 2014-2027
Pat Holman, C, Duluth – 2007-2020
Ronald Lowry, SS, Connecticut - 2011-2025
Gunner “Clubhouse” MacGruder, SP, Yuma - 2014-2029
Víctor "Alibi" Matos, SP, Charleston – 2007-2016
Conan McCullough, SP, New Orleans - 2007-2018
Steve McDonald, 2B, Aurora - 2007-2020
Don 'Jasper' Mercer, LF, West Virginia - 2016-2033
Yoshino Miyata, LF, Florida - 2007-2017
Tsumemasa Morimoto, 1B, Florida - 2007-2024
Dean “Fate” O'Monahan, SP, Charleston - 2007-2022
Javier Padilla, 3B, Tempe – 2016-2027
Octavio ‘El Chupacabra, 1B, San Antonio – 2007-2022
Merlin Peters, RP, Crystal Lake – 2007-2018
Adrian ‘Javelin’ Peterson, RP, Yuma – 2015-2027
Cory Pierce, LF, Aurora – 2011-2022
Raul “Abnormal” Pinto, RP, Fargo – 2007-2022
River Pope, LF, Aurora – 2018-2030
Jim Ratzlaff, RP, Gloucester – 2014-2030
George Riley, SS, West Virginia - 2007-2020
Francisco 'Yogi' Robles, Crystal Lake - 2012-2030
Rafael “Bingo” Suárez, 2B, West Virginia - 2011-2024

PEBA_2034_Ballot.pdf

[Borealis]

Announcing the Hall of Fame Class of 2034

[Borealis]

The Voting results for the 2034 Vote:
minimum 75% needed

Votes (25) - PCT - Nominee

19 – 76.0 - Tsumemasa Morimoto, 1B
19 – 76.0 – Don ‘Jasper’ Mercer, LF
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17 - 68.0 - Conan McCullough, SP
15- 60.0 - Gunner “Clubhouse” MacGruder, SP
12 – 48.0 - Dean “Fate” O'Monahan, SP
12 – 48.0 - Francisco 'Yogi' Robles, SP
9 – 36.0 – Mike ‘Big Whiskey’ Britt, 3B
9 – 36.0 - Yoshino Miyata, LF
8 – 32.0 - Rafael “Bingo” Suárez, 2B
7 – 28.0- Steve McDonald, 2B
7 – 28.0 - Nelson “Nails” Anderson, SP
7 – 28.0 - Merlin Peters, RP
7 – 28.0 - Fred Benjamin, SP
7 – 28.0 - Ronald Lowry, SS
6 – 24.0 - George Riley, SS
6 – 24.0 - Adrian 'Javelin' Peterson, RP
6 - 24.0 - Pepe Espinosa, C
5 – 20.0 - Wilson Berry, C
5 – 20.0 - Jim Ratzlaff, RP
5 – 20.0 - Jeff Cline, C
4 – 16.0 - Octavio 'El Chupacabra' Pexigo, 1B
4 – 16.0 - Jorge “Putt-Putt’” Aguilar, RP
4 – 16.0 - Víctor "Alibi" Matos, SP
4 – 16.0 - Raul Cruz, RP
3 – 12.0 - Bryant Burris, RP
3 – 12.0 - Raul “Abnormal” Pinto, RP
2 - 8.0 - River Pope, OF
2 - 8.0 - Cory Pierce, LF
2 - 8.0 - Pat Holman, C
1 – 4.0 - Javier Padilla, OF


Feel free to discuss the Hall of Fame selections in the Hall of Fame: Voting, Selections Discussion thread

[Board of the PEBA]

In May of 2020 we opened the doors to the PEBA Hall of Fame, located in Boone, NC, and welcomed out first Hall of Fame class: 'Fireworks' Hancock, 'Mayor' Corona, and The Man, The Legend, Rob Raines, and then a season later we welcomed Pat Lilly, ‘Moondog’ York and ‘Train Arollin’ Provost. After a season with no vote, the Class of 2033 was inducted – Randy 'Tugboat' Smith and the posthumous induction of Vic Caleca. Last year it was HR Champ Tsumemasa Morimoto and 'Jasper' who got the call. Now we prepare to welcome our fifth class.

You will find below the Hall of Fame 2035 Ballot brochure, listing the 29-candidates. The ballot will consist of the remaining players from the previous four ballots, three who have been dropped - Pat Holman, Wilson Berry and Cory Pierce, and four new additions for you to consider - Yakamochi 'Zoom Zoom' Suitani, Chris 'Jitters' Long, Neil Maes and German Hernandez.

You will shortly find in your inbox a link to this year’s ballot. The deadline to vote will be 9pm PT, July 4th (during our migration break). If you fail to find a ballot delivered, be sure to check your spam and/or contact me. You may vote for as many candidates as you feel worthy - from 0 to no more than 10.


2035 PEBA Hall of Fame Ballot
Jorge “Putt-Putt’” Aguilar, RP, Kentucky – 2007-2024
Nelson “Nails” Anderson, SP, Crystal Lake - 2007-2017
Fred Benjamin, SP, Bakersfield - 2014-2029
Mike 'Big Whiskey' Britt, 3B, Aurora - 2016-2033
Bryant Burris, RP, Aurora – 2011-2025
Jeff Cline, C, New Orleans – 2007-2016
Raul Cruz, RP, West Virginia – 2016-2032
Pepe Espinosa, C, Crystal Lake – 2014-2027
German Hernandez, C, Shin Seiki - 2021-2034
Chris 'Jitters' Long, SS, London - 2014-2033
Ronald Lowry, SS, Connecticut - 2011-2025
Gunner “Clubhouse” MacGruder, SP, Yuma - 2014-2029
Neil Maes, SP, Bakersfield - 2019-2032
Víctor "Alibi" Matos, SP, Charleston – 2007-2016
Conan McCullough, SP, New Orleans - 2007-2018
Steve McDonald, 2B, Aurora - 2007-2020
Don 'Jasper' Mercer, LF, West Virginia - 2016-2033
Yoshino Miyata, LF, Florida - 2007-2017
Tsumemasa Morimoto, 1B, Florida - 2007-2024
Dean “Fate” O'Monahan, SP, Charleston - 2007-2022
Javier Padilla, 3B, Tempe – 2016-2027
Octavio ‘El Chupacabra, 1B, San Antonio – 2007-2022
Merlin Peters, RP, Crystal Lake – 2007-2018
Adrian ‘Javelin’ Peterson, RP, Yuma – 2015-2027
Raul “Abnormal” Pinto, RP, Fargo – 2007-2022
River Pope, LF, Aurora – 2018-2030
Jim Ratzlaff, RP, Gloucester – 2014-2030
George Riley, SS, West Virginia - 2007-2020
Francisco 'Yogi' Robles, Crystal Lake - 2012-2030
Rafael “Bingo” Suárez, 2B, West Virginia - 2011-2024
Yakamochi 'Zoom Zoom' Suitani, SP, Shin Seiki - 2020-2034

PEBA_2035_Ballot.pdf

[Board of the PEBA]

Announcing the Hall of Fame Class of 2035

[Board of the PEBA]

The Voting results for the 2035 Vote:
minimum 75% needed

Votes (27) - PCT - Nominee

23 – 85.2 - Conan McCullough, SP
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17- 63.0 - Gunner “Clubhouse” MacGruder, SP
16 – 59.3 – Yakamochi “Zoom Zoom” Suitani, SP
15 – 55.6 - Dean “Fate” O'Monahan, SP
11 – 40.7 - Francisco 'Yogi' Robles, SP
9 – 33.3 - Jeff Cline, C
8 – 29.6 - Yoshino Miyata, LF
8 – 29.6 - Nelson “Nails” Anderson, SP
8 – 29.6 – German Hernandez, C
8 – 29.6 – Chris ‘Jitters’ Long, SS
8 – 29.6 - Fred Benjamin, SP
8 – 22.2 - Ronald Lowry, SS
7 – 25.9 - Octavio 'El Chupacabra' Pexigo, 1B
7 – 25.9 - Víctor "Alibi" Matos, SP
6 – 22.2 - Rafael “Bingo” Suárez, 2B
6 – 22.2 - Merlin Peters, RP
6 – 24.0 - George Riley, SS
6 – 22.2 - Jorge “Putt-Putt’” Aguilar, RP
6 – 22.2 - Pepe Espinosa, C
6 – 22.2 - Jim Ratzlaff, RP
5 – 18.5- Steve McDonald, 2B
5 – 18.5 – Mike ‘Big Whiskey’ Britt, 3B
4 – 14.8 - Adrian 'Javelin' Peterson, RP
4 – 14.8 – Neil Maes, SP
4 – 14.8 - Raul Cruz, RP
4 – 14.8 - Raul “Abnormal” Pinto, RP
2 – 7.4 - Bryant Burris, RP
1 - 3.7 - River Pope, OF
1 – 3.7 - Javier Padilla, OF


Feel free to discuss the Hall of Fame selections in the Hall of Fame: Voting, Selections Discussion thread