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Saturday, Jun 14, 2025
Cooperstown Cred

Examining the Credentials of the Current and Future Candidates for the Hall of Fame

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    • MLB Debut 1997 thru 2004
      • Ichiro Suzuki’s Uniquely Superb Career
      • CC Sabathia Becomes a First-Ballot Hall of Famer
      • David Ortiz: An Obvious Hall of Famer
      • Why Roy Halladay Deserved to be a First Ballot Hall of Famer
      • Adrian Beltre: Headliner for the Hall of Fame Class of 2024
      • Joe Mauer is Going to the Hall of Fame
      • Todd Helton Puts to Rest Coors Field Hall of Fame Debate
    • MLB Debut 1993-96
      • Cooperstown Finally Opens its Doors to Closer Billy Wagner
      • Chipper Jones Joins Braves’ Hall of Fame Dynasty
      • Scott Rolen’s Hall of Fame Case: a Matter of WAR
      • Trevor Hoffman: Cooperstown Closer
      • Derek Jeter’s Career Filled with Hall of Fame Moments
      • Mariano Rivera: Mr. Unanimous
      • Vladimir Guerrero: Third Dominican Dandy in Cooperstown
    • MLB Debut 1981-1992
      • Cooperstown Justice: Fred McGriff is Getting Inducted into the Hall of Fame
      • Larry Walker’s Hall of Fame Case and the Impact of Coors Field
      • Jim Thome: Natural Hall of Fame Slugger
      • Edgar Martinez: Finally in the Hall of Fame
      • Randy Johnson: Cooperstown’s Intimidating Lefty
      • Mike Mussina Joins a Quartet of 2019 BBWAA Hall of Famers
      • Bagwell Joins Biggio in Cooperstown
      • Iván the Great
    • MLB Debut 1970-1980
      • Cobra: Dave Parker Finally Strikes at Cooperstown
      • RIP Rickey Henderson (1958-2024), Baseball’s Greatest Leadoff Hitter
      • Tim Raines’ Hall of Fame Day
      • Yes, Jack Morris Deserves His Hall of Fame Plaque
      • Finally, it’s Time for Trammell in Cooperstown
      • The Unique Hall of Fame Career of Dennis Eckersley
      • RIP Bruce Sutter: Split-Fingered Pioneer (1953-2022)
      • Lee Smith is Elected to the Hall of Fame
      • Don’t Hate: Harold Baines is in the Hall of Fame
    • MLB Debut 1960-1969
      • Dick Allen is Finally Elected to the Hall of Fame
      • Remembering the Terrific Tom Seaver
      • Ted Simmons: Finally a Hall of Famer
      • RIP Joe Morgan: Key Cog in the Big Red Machine
      • Rollie Fingers: World Series Closer Second to Only One
      • Redbird Royalty: Lou Brock (1939-2020)
      • Red Sox Hall of Fame Legend Carl Yastrzemski
      • Remembering Phil Niekro: 1939-2020
      • RIP Gaylord Perry (1938-2022): Cooperstown Spitballer, Allegedly
      • After Decades of Waiting, Tony Oliva is in the Hall of Fame
    • MLB Debut 1950-59
      • Tributes to Hank Aaron (1934-2021), Forever the Home Run King
      • Why Jim Kaat Deserves His Plaque in the Hall of Fame
      • Redbird Royalty: Bob Gibson (1935-2020)
      • RIP Brooks Robinson (1937-2023)
      • Tiger Great Al Kaline Dies at Age 85
      • Hall of Famer Frank Robinson Passes Away at 83
      • Stretch: Hall of Famer Willie McCovey
      • RIP Orlando Cepeda (1937-2024)
      • Remembering Whitey Ford: Chairman of the Board (1928-2020)
    • MLB Debut 1940-49
      • Say Hey: RIP Willie Mays (1931-2024)
      • Minnie Minoso Makes it to Cooperstown
      • 35th Time a Charm: Gil Hodges Elected to the Hall of Fame
      • Phil Rizzuto: Hall of Fame Scooter
      • 100 Years Ago: Jackie Robinson was Born
    • MLB Debut 1871-1939
      • Bob Feller’s Rapid Path to the Hall of Fame
      • Hall of Famer Red Ruffing, World Series Star
      • Burleigh Grimes: Ol’ Stubblebeard
      • Hall of Famer Jim O’Rourke: Yale Law Grad in a Blue Collar Game
  • Candidates
    • 2026 Candidates
      • Candidates with over 50% in 2024
        • Andruw Jones: Best Defensive Center Fielder Ever?
        • Carlos Beltran’s Hall of Fame Case and the Politics of Cheating
      • Second & Third Time Candidates
        • Félix Hernández: Future King of Cooperstown?
        • The Hall of Fame Debate About Chase Utley
        • Does Dustin Pedroia Deserve a Plaque in the Hall of Fame?
        • David Wright: Cooperstown Cred for Mr. Met
      • Other Returning Candidates
        • The Hall of Fame Case For and Against Jimmy Rollins
        • The Polarizing Hall of Fame Case of Omar Vizquel
        • Andy Pettitte’s Complicated Hall of Fame Case
        • Will Manny Ramirez Ever Be Manny in Cooperstown?
        • The Cooperstown Candidacy for Mark Buehrle
        • Don’t Laugh: Bobby Abreu’s Hall of Fame Case
        • Spider-Man: Does Torii Hunter Have a Hall of Fame Case?
        • What to do about Alex Rodriguez and the Hall of Fame?
        • Is there a Hall of Fame Case for Francisco Rodriguez?
    • Future Candidates
      • Future BBWAA Candidates (2026-30)
        • Appreciating Albert Pujols’ Hall of Fame Career
        • Has Yadier Molina Successfully Framed His Hall of Fame Case?
        • Buster Posey Retires: What are his Hall of Fame Chances?
        • Zack Greinke’s Hall of Fame Odds after Game 7 Disappointment
        • Miguel Cabrera Joins The Exclusive 3,000/500 Club
      • Future Eras Committee Candidates
        • Dusty Baker Gets His Ring, Clinches His Plaque in Cooperstown
        • Bruce Bochy Puts a Cherry on His Cooperstown Sundae with His 4th World Championship
        • Jeff Kent, after 10 Tries, Fails to Make the Hall of Fame
        • It’s Over: Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens Fall Far Short of the Hall of Fame
        • Forget Politics: Curt Schilling is a Hall of Famer
        • Dale Murphy, Superstar from the 1980’s, is Still Outside the Hall of Fame
        • Should Donnie Baseball Be in the Hall of Fame?
      • Active Players
        • Freddie Freeman’s Hall of Fame Moment
        • Mike Trout, now 30, already a future Hall of Famer
        • Max Scherzer Adds Another Milestone to His Hall of Fame Case
        • Justin Verlander’s Inexorable March towards the Hall of Fame
        • Forget Koufax Comps; Clayton Kershaw is Going to the Hall of Fame Anyway
        • Hall of Fame Chances for Bryce Harper, Now a Postseason Star
        • Manny Machado to San Diego; did the Padres sign a Future Hall of Famer?
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    • WAR for Pitchers
    • WPA (Win Probability Added)
    • Keltner List
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