HOF chances post 2022

[molenick]

One thing to consider is how long you would need to wait on the chance that one of these people might get in later. The Early Baseball Committee (pre-1950) will not meet again for 10 (!) years. The Golden Days Committee (1950-1969) will not meet again until 12/2026.

All this could change of course, but as of now most of our favorite pre-War candidates have very little chance of even making the ballot, let alone being elected, let alone being elected soon.

Full details here https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-fam...ras-committees

[molenick]

Adding that of the people mentioned on the thread so far, Gil Hodges is the only one on the current ballot https://baseballhall.org/news/era-co...-consideration

[Klrdds]

Some of these players deserve consideration , and in fact I believe most of them have appeared as finalists in past elections on the old veterans ballot prior to this recent change in voting categories and voting years . In truth however worthy we feel they may be for election I don't believe they will be elected anytime soon , or possibly in our lifetime if you're over forty

[G1911]

Leaving out whether I think these players should be hall of famers, I don't think any of them will be making it in the foreseeable future at all. Few of them will even appear on a ballot to be considered in the next ~15 years I think.

[ronniehatesjazz]

None of them will sadly IMO, but Pinson should be in hands down... almost reached 3,000 hits when it actually meant something and AS appearances seem to be not so important anymore.

Also, like others have said, it's a travesty that Gil Hodges isn't in. I also add Roger Maris, Dale Murphy, and Garvey to the list. Seems to me it the hall should live up to its name as a Hall of "Fame". If you were without question the best player for multiple years (back to back MVPs seem to qualify) and were a household name you should be in period. I couldn't care less of Rogers Bresnahan being in or not because he invented shin guards but apparently it's okay to go beyond stats to admit old timers like that because they were famous. Also, the Hall is a laughing stock now that Baines and Morris are in. Also, and I'll be in the minority here and pretty much everywhere else, let all the roids guys in!

[tod41]

Originally Posted by ronniehatesjazz

None of them will sadly IMO, but Pinson should be in hands down... almost reached 3,000 hits when it actually meant something and AS appearances seem to be not so important anymore.

Also, like others have said, it's a travesty that Gil Hodges isn't in. I also add Roger Maris, Dale Murphy, and Garvey to the list. Seems to me it the hall should live up to its name as a Hall of "Fame". If you were without question the best player for multiple years (back to back MVPs seem to qualify) and were a household name you should be in period. I couldn't care less of Rogers Bresnahan being in or not because he invented shin guards but apparently it's okay to go beyond stats to admit old timers like that because they were famous. Also, the Hall is a laughing stock now that Baines and Morris are in. Also, and I'll be in the minority here and pretty much everywhere else, let all the roids guys in!

Keith Hernandez is a sleeper to get in.

[clydepepper]

I'm still pulling for the three Cubans: Minoso, Tiant and Oliva

IMO, They SHOULD go in before anyone else.


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[Bridwell]

I don't think any of those 8 will make the HOF. There are many other good players that fall a bit short like these guys.

[5-Tool Player]

I think Vada Pinson will make HOF some day and maybe Smokey Joe ?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Bridwell

I don't think any of those 8 will make the HOF. There are many other good players that fall a bit short like these guys.

Agreed. I know they are divided into a few groups by when they played, but the list is long.
Hodges
Dick Allen
Minoso
Oliva
Tiant
Kaat
Tommy John
Munson
Boyer
Dwight Evans
probably more I am forgetting