Hall of Fame Announces Eight candidates on Contemporary Era Committee Ballot
New York – The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced today the eight candidates under consideration by the Contemporary Era Committee for induction into the Hall of Fame.The committee will meet on December 3rd to evaluate the candidates, with the results to be announced on December 10th.
the ballot includes Fred McGriff, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, Glenn Hubbard, Roger McDowell, Lou Piniella, ted Simmons, and Tommy John.
Candidates require at least 75% of the vote for election. This is the first year for Hubbard, McDowell, and Piniella on the ballot.
heres a look at each candidate’s career highlights:
Fred mcgriff: Known for his consistent power, McGriff finished his 19-year career with 491 home runs and 1,550 RBIs. He surpassed 30 home runs and 100 RBIs eight times, and posted a career slash line of .283/.357/.506.
Don Mattingly: A 14-year veteran with the New York yankees, Mattingly was a six-time All-Star and won a batting title and an MVP Award in the 1980s. He finished his career with a .307 batting average, three Silver Sluggers, and eight Gold Gloves. He later managed the Dodgers (2011-2015) and Marlins (2016-2022), earning National League Manager of the year honors with Miami in 2020.
Dale Murphy: A seven-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove winner, Murphy played 18 years primarily with the Atlanta Braves. He won back-to-back NL MVP Awards in 1982 and 1983, hitting 36 home runs in each season. He totaled 47.1 bWAR during the 1980s, ranking 10th among position players, and amassed 2,796 total bases that decade – the most in the league.
Glenn Hubbard: A gold Glove third baseman for the Atlanta Braves for a decade,Hubbard was known for his defensive prowess.
Roger McDowell: A right-handed pitcher who played 12 seasons, McDowell was a key member of the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets.
Lou Piniella: A manager for 23 seasons, Piniella led teams to multiple playoff appearances and won a World Series title with the Cincinnati Reds in 1990 as thier manager. He also had a successful 18-year playing career.
Ted Simmons: A catcher who played 20 seasons, Simmons was an eight-time All-star and a six-time Silver Slugger winner.He posted a career.285 batting average.
Tommy John: A pitcher who underwent the first successful ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery – now known as “Tommy John” surgery – in 1974, allowing him to continue his 26-year career. He won 288 games and posted a 3.34 ERA.
The Contemporary Era Committee considers players whose primary contribution to baseball came from 1980-present.
