Who will be selected to the MLB HOF next Tuesday

[packs]

Congrats to Larry!

I still don’t think Schilling gets in. Next year is the year if he’s going to do it. Pretty weak field. But don’t see him overcoming his personality.

[dgo71]

Originally Posted by packs

I still don’t think Schilling gets in. Next year is the year if he’s going to do it. Pretty weak field. But don’t see him overcoming his personality.

He gained 9.1% of the vote this year and needs only 5% of the vote next year. With no slam dunk candidates entering the ballot in 2021 you can pencil Schilling in now as a sure-fire Hall of Famer. I definitely see the case against him but barring a Twitter implosion over the next 12 months I don't see a scenario that he doesn't get in.

[packs]

Originally Posted by dgo71

He gained 9.1% of the vote this year and needs only 5% of the vote next year. With no slam dunk candidates entering the ballot in 2021 you can pencil Schilling in now as a sure-fire Hall of Famer. I definitely see the case against him but barring a Twitter implosion over the next 12 months I don't see a scenario that he doesn't get in.

Not quite though. He needs 5% more next year and the same exact showing for that 5% to matter. I think 12 months is a lot of rope for a guy like him too.