O/T John Smoltz
With a designation for assignment today by the Red Sox (thankfully, he was atrocious this year), his great career may be over. Is he a Hall of Famer? His lifetime record is less impressive than you might think -- 212-152 -- although of course for several seasons he pitched in relief. One Cy Young award, 8 all star selections. According to baseballreference.com, statistically the most comparable pitchers are Kevin Brown (!!), Curt Schilling and Bob Welch. Not exactly elite company. I think because of the years as a reliever and his popularity he makes it, but I don't think it's a compelling case.
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