Jim Bunning was one of baseball’s all-time greatest pitchers. The former Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies star passed away today at age 85.In 1996, Bunning was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. He won 224 games during his big league career, and was the first to win more than 100 games in the National and American … Continue reading Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Bunning Passes Away
My 2017 IBWAA Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot
The Internet Baseball Writer’s Association of America (IBWAA) conducts voting in December of each year for its Baseball Hall of Fame.This process is conducted in much the same manner as the formal BBWAA voting, which results in players being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown.The IBWAA was born on the Fourth of July in 2009. … Continue reading My 2017 IBWAA Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot
Just one sure-fire first ballot Hall of Famer each of next three years
There is a great deal of discussion taking place right now in regards to voting on Baseball Hall of Fame ballots.A number of truly worthy candidates are on this year’s ballot, players who should absolutely find themselves enshrined one day. These include the greatest player who I ever saw in person, Barry Bonds. He still may fall … Continue reading Just one sure-fire first ballot Hall of Famer each of next three years
Baseball Hall of Fame: Three executives deserve enshrinement
Voting is now underway for the 2017 candidates to be enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Under rules amended two years ago, players are now considered for 10 years. Those who are not elected pass into the “Era” committees, formerly known as the “Veteran’s Committee”, for future consideration.The current committees include “Today’s Game”, which evaluates … Continue reading Baseball Hall of Fame: Three executives deserve enshrinement
Time for Closers to get their Hall of Fame due
For far too long, the Baseball Hall of Fame voters of the BBWAA have not given the position of closer the appropriate respect that it deserves.There are 312 individuals: players, managers, executives and umpires currently enshrined as baseball’s immortals.Only five pitchers who were primarily relievers during their careers are currently inducted into the Baseball Hall of … Continue reading Time for Closers to get their Hall of Fame due
MATT VEASEY 