Ryne Sandberg

Eligible in 2003.

Eddie Murray

Eligible in 2003.

2002 Ballot

Prominent new candidates: Alan Trammell, Ozzie Smith, Andre Dawson, Tim Wallach and Lenny Dykstra.

Top-ten returnees: Pete Browning, Dave Stieb, Charley Jones, Cannonball Dick Redding, Roger Bresnahan, Bob Johnson and Hugh Duffy.

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2002 Ballot Discussion

2002 (July 30)—elect 3
WS W3 Rookie Name-Pos
325 138.7 1978 Ozzie Smith-SS
318 121.5 1978 Alan Trammell-SS
340 108.0 1977 Andre Dawson-CF/RF
248 90.5 1981 Tim Wallach-3B
201 70.5 1985 Lenny Dykstra-CF
188 55.3 1986 Danny Tartabull-RF*
141 66.6 1984 Mark Gubicza-P*
155 53.1 1986 Robby Thompson-2B
146 54.0 1987 Mike Greenwell-LF
138 53.4 1978 Scot Sanderson-P
130 51.9 1978 Rick Honeycutt-P*
117 53.0 1984 Sid Fernandez-P*
116 44.3 1984 Dick Schofield-SS
138 35.4 1985 Vince Coleman-LF*
104 44.1 ...

Lenny Dykstra

Eligible in 2002.

Tim Wallach

Eligible in 2002.

Andre Dawson

Eligible in 2002.

Ozzie Smith

Eligible in 2002.

Alan Trammell

Eligible in 2002.

2001 Results: Three W’s Make It Into the Hall of Merit: Winfield, Whitaker and Willie!

In his first year of eligibility, strong-armed slugger Dave Winfied sailed into the Hall of Merit with an impressive 95% of all possible points.

Star second baseman Lou Whitaker, another newbie, received strong support from the electorate with 77% of all possible points.

Last but not least, Yankee great Willie Randolph did the squeezing out this time (unlike in our last election when Fingers won by a nose over him) when he bested 19th century batsman Pete Browning (does he finally make it in ...

2001 Ballot (Elect Three)

Prominent new candidates: Lou Whitaker, Dave Winfield, Kirby Puckett, Don Mattingly, Lance Parrish, Tom Henke and Dave Stewart.

Top-ten returnees: Willie Randolph, Cannonball Dick Redding, Pete Browning, Dave Stieb, Charley Jones, Roger Bresnahan and Tony Perez.

Tom Henke, Dave Stewart and Dave Righetti

All eligible in 2001.

Tom Henke

Dave Stewart

Dave Righetti

Kirk Gibson

Eligible in 2001.

2000 Results: Ryan Starts and Gets Relief From Gossage and Fingers For the Hall of Merit Squad!

In his second year of eligibility, legendary flamethrower Nolan Ryan easily captured the first spot for Hall of Merit induction with his outstanding 96% of all possible points.

Star fireman and intimidating presence Rich Gossage earned an impressive 75% of all possible points in his first year on the ballot. The “Goose” is the second relief pitcher honored by the HoM.

Last but not least, famed Oakland, San Diego and Milwaukee relief ace Rollie Fingers tied Yankee great Willie Randolph ...

Lance Parrish

Eligible in 2001.

Don Mattingly

Eligible in 2001.

Kirby Puckett

Eligible in 2001.

Lou Whitaker

Eligible in 2001.

Dave Winfield

Eligible in 2001.

What to do about a late ballot?

Subject of this thread changed due to the issues discussed in the thread.

2001 Ballot Discussion

2001 (Jul 9)—elect 3
WS W3 Rookie Name-Pos (Died)
415 128.6 1973 Dave Winfield-RF
351 122.1 1978 Lou Whitaker-2B
281 88.4 1984 Kirby Puckett-CF (2006)
263 85.5 1983 Don Mattingly-1B
248 86.5 1978 Lance Parrish-C
231 74.1 1983 Andy Van Slyke-CF
218 68.9 1980 Kirk Gibson-LF/RF
194 55.8 1982 Howard Johnson-3B
141 63.1 1981 Dave Stewart-P
140 59.8 1984 Tom Henke-RP
133 61.1 1982 Mike Moore-P
137 59.4 1981 Dave Righetti-RP
156 51.1 1986 John Kruk-1B
148 53.7 1983 Scott Fletcher-SS/2B
132 56.9 ...

2000 Ballot

Prominent new candidates: Rich Gossage, Charlie Hough, Jack Morris, Kent Hrbek, Willie Wilson, Frank Viola, Bob Welch, Kevin McReynolds, Jeff Reardon and Rick Sutcliffe.

Top-ten returnees: Nolan Ryan, Willie Randolph, Rollie Fingers, Cannonball Dick Redding, Bucky Walters, Pete Browning and Dave Stieb.

HoM Election History, Data and Analysis

Basically, what the title of this thread states.

Frank Viola, Bob Welch, Rick Sutcliffe and Jeff Reardon

Eligible in 1999.

Frank Viola

Bob Welch

Rick Sutcliffe

Jeff Reardon

Willie Wilson

Eligible in 2000.

Kent Hrbek

Eligible in 2000.

Rich Gossage

Eligible in 2000.

Jack Morris

Eligible in 2000.

Charlie Hough

Eligible in 2000.

1999 Results: First-Time Candidates Brett, Yount and Fisk Are Now All-Time Hall of Merit Inductees!

In his first year of eligibility, Kansas City Royal great George Brett picked up an outstanding 99% of all possible points. Every voter placed him an elect-me spot.

Shortstop/center field MVP Robin Yount captured a terrific 91% of all possible points as a newbie this election.

Legendary backstop Carlton Fisk, another new candidate, also scored a more than impressive 91% of all possible points.

Though strikeout king Nolan Ryan missed this election in his ballot debut with his strong 73% of ...