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Will Alex Rodriguez ever make it to the Hall of Fame?
The following 50 players have had good careers—some with elite careers—so far, but with A-Rod as possibly the only exception, given that he’s been able to play after the PED issues, these players are never going to make it into Cooperstown. …
How many baseball Hall of Famers were elected on the first ballot?
And among that elite group, 57 players have been granted an even more selective honor: being named to the Hall of Fame during their first year of eligibility. Here’s a look at every first-ballot Hall of Famer in baseball history.
Was Johnny Bench a first ballot Hall of Famer?
A First Ballot Hall of Famer is a player who is elected to the Hall of Fame on his first appearance on the BBWAA ballot….First Ballot Hall of Famer.
| Player | Year | PCT of Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Bench | 1989 | 96.4 |
| Willie Stargell | 1988 | 82.4 |
| Willie McCovey | 1986 | 81.4 |
| Lou Brock | 1985 | 79.8 |
Will Calvin Johnson make the Hall of Fame?
Newnan’s own Calvin Johnson is now known as NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson. He will be one of several stars inducted during Sunday night’s ceremony at the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
Was Nolan Ryan a first ballot Hall of Famer?
From 1989 to 1995 there was at least one first ballot Hall of Famer elected every year….First Ballot Hall of Famer.
| Player | Year | PCT of Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nolan Ryan | 1999 | 98.8 |
| George Brett | 1999 | 98.2 |
| Robin Yount | 1999 | 77.5 |
| Mike Schmidt | 1995 | 96.5 |
Will a-rod’s drug test impact his Hall of Fame eligibility?
Yet as A-Rod and his friend David Ortiz – who failed a supposed anonymous drug test in 2003 – hit the ballot, it will only further highlight that the Hall will be known nearly as much for who failed to earn election as who did. Consider Bonds and Clemens.
When will Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens be inducted into Hall of Fame?
After failing to earn induction this year, Bonds and Clemens will be making their 10th and final appearance on baseball’s Hall of Fame ballot in 2022, when induction again will be unlikely.
Where does Alex Rodriguez rank among all-time greats?
Next year, Rodriguez enters the fray, his 117.5 WAR ranking 16th all-time, just two slots behind Ted Williams’ 121.9. And should Rodriguez get shunned, the Hall vacancies among players Nos. 4, 8 and 16 will look particularly stark.
Will a-Rod climb to the summit in 2022?
In 2022, Alex Rodriguez will begin a precipitous climb, a 10-year journey toward a summit he’ll likely never reach. And as A-Rod begins his ascent, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens will be on their way back down, knowing how rough the terrain will be.