The Hall of fame announcement is coming on the 26th. It's about time I start my annual preview and prognostication: There are 10 players new to this ballot and there is a possibility that all of them will be one and done. So as this may be my only time to mtimeention them by name I thought I would do so now.
Also last year I did not run these features although I did remedy that a little here. Only 2 of the 18 people on the ballot for the first time last year received more than the 5% of the vote needed to remain on the ballot for the next year. Derek Jeter received 99.7 % of the vote and earned induction to Cooperstown. Bobby Abreu who received 5.5 % of the vote is the only 1st timer from 2020 on the 2021 ballot. Paul Konerko, Jason Giambi, Alfonso Soriano, Eric Chavez, Cliff Lee, Raul Ibanez, JJ Putz, Brad Penny and Adam Dunn all received votes but none totaled more than 1/2 needed for inclusion on this years ballot. Carlos Pena, Heath Bell, Rafael Furcal, Brian Roberts, Jose Valverde, Chone Figgins, and Josh Beckett all failed to receive any votes on their first and only ballot.
2nd year players
Bobby Abreu RF played 9 seasons for the Philadelphia Phillies and also played for the Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees, Houston Astros, New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers.
1st year players
Mark Buehrle P played 12 seasons with the Chicago White Sox. Also played 3 years for the Toronto Blue Jays at the end of his career. In between he pitched 1 year for manager Ozzie Guillen and the Miami Marlins.
A.J. Burnett P Florida Marlins 7 seasons, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 seasons, New York Yankees 3 seasons, Toronto Blue Jays 3 seasons, Philadelphia Phillies 1 season
Michael Cuddyer OF IF Cuddyer played every position except shortstop even pitching an inning for the twins in 2011. He played 11 years for Minnesota, 3 for the Colorado Rockies and 1 season for the New York Mets.
Dan Haren P Haren pitched 3 seasons each for the Arizona Cardinals, Oakland A's and Los Angeles Angels as well as 2 years for the St. Louis Cardinals and 1 season apiece for the Los Angeles Angels, Washington Nationals, Chicago Cubs and Miami Dolphins.
LaTroy Hawkins P Minnesota Twins (9 seasons) Colorado Rockies (3 seasons) Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers (2 seasons) New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles , Toronto Blue Jays (1 season)
Tim Hudson P Hudson pitched 9 seasons for the Atlanta Braves , 6 for the Oakland A's and 2 for the San Francisco Giants.
Torii Hunter OF Twins (9) and Angels (5) and Tigers (2) Oh My.
Aramis Ramirez 3B Ramirez played 7 season for the Pittsburgh Pirates before 9 years with the Chicago Cubs finally ending his career with 4 seasons in the Milwaukee Brewers. This would certainly make him a NL Central hall of famer even if things don't go his way in his quest for Cooperstown.
Nick Swisher 1B OF DH Swisher had over 100 starts at 5 positions (each outfield, first base and as a designated hitter). He played for as many teams as positions. 4 seasons for the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics; 3 for the team in Cleveland, 1 for the Atlanta team and 1 for the Chicago White Sox.
Shane Victorino OF Philadelphia Phillies (8) Boston Red Sox (3) Los Angeles (Dodgers & Angels) 1 season each and 1 season San Diego Padre.
Barry Zito P played his entire career in the bay area. 8 seasons with the Oakland A's and 7 seasons with the San Francisco Giants.
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