S48 Hall Recap

 Eli Cash - contributing reporter

Hall of Fame Voting Recap

Eli is behind the times but we had yet another season where the Hall of Fame voting comes and goes without a new member being elected. So much talent on the ballet but not quite enough votes. 

Raul Galvez inched closer and now only 3 additional votes away from securing his plaque in the Hall. With three years of eligibility left, I'm liking his chances. Edinson Hernandez has the numbers but appears to have an uphill battle; he needs 8 more votes with only two years remaining. Wiki Unamuno is also slowly winning the hearts of the voters, but still needs 10 more in the next 3 years. Interesting tidbit about Wandy Guillen. He owns the top 5 single season records for fewest strikeouts. In four straight years he struck out no more than 32 times. In Season 36's 560 at bats he had 178 hits, 107 walks, and only 27 strikeouts. No easy outs there! But just because he didn't strike out often, doesn't mean he's hall worthy. The numbers, just like the Pittsburgh's owner's hips; don't lie!

Al Gore must have pressed pause, because the internet searches are not showing how many seasons Wand Guillen, Don Sparks, Ernie McEnerney, Rubby Javier, Dorssys Tatis, or Alving Palmerio have left of eligibility. This could have been their last season, and if it is; be bid them farewell! We also extend the offer to join the Dizzy Leonard Hall of Dizzy. 

The only starters worth talking about are Armando Merced, Braeden Abercrombie, and Midre Tavarez. Merced is the closest but still 5 votes away and not sure how many years he has left on the ballet; very well could be his last year or still has 2 years remaining. Abercrombie made a huge jump, gaining 6. If only had hadn't dropped 5 votes the year before he might be much closer. Tavarez's support seems to be wishy washy about him getting into the Hall. 

No love for the relief pitchers, that's for sure. If you didn't reach 300 wins or 3000K, don't even bother applying for the Hall! Hayashi was a fantastic relief pitcher that if his early manager preferred closers; he'd likely be the All-Time leader in Saves but he starts out his first year with 4 votes. Artie Strone's #1 fan holds out hold that he'll get into the Hall one day. 

Until next voting season, good luck the rest of the way!