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 ...

2000 Ballot Discussion

2000 (Jun 18)—elect 3
WS W3 Rookie Name-Pos (Died)
233 95.3 1973 Charlie Hough-P
225 90.2 1978 Jack Morris-P
223 89.9 1972 Rich Gossage-RP
230 80.7 1982 Kent Hrbek-1B
237 75.7 1978 Willie Wilson-CF
187 76.8 1982 Frank Viola-P*
188 75.6 1978 Bob Welch-P
202 59.4 1983 Kevin McReynolds-LF
190 58.6 1980 Lonnie Smith-LF
175 62.4 1982 Tom Brunansky-RF
157 61.1 1980 Jeff Reardon-RP
153 57.4 1979 Rick Sutcliffe-P
144 60.0 1982 Bruce Hurst-P
160 51.0 1981 Dave Henderson-CF
149 40.5 1981 Hubie ...

Chief Meyers

Eligible in 1923.

1999 Ballot (Elect Three)

Top new candidates: Carlton Fisk, George Brett, Robin Yount, Nolan Ryan, Dale Murphy and Frank Tanana.

Top-ten returnees: Cannonball Dick Redding, Willie Randolph, Pete Browning, Bucky Walters, Rollie Fingers, Roger Bresnahan and Bob Johnson.

Frank Tanana

Eligible in 1999.

Dale Murphy

Eligible in 1999.

Carlton Fisk

Eligible in 1999.

Nolan Ryan

Eligible in 1999.

Robin Yount

Eligible in 1999.

George Brett

Eligible in 1999.

1998 Results: Carter, Blyleven and (finally) Beckley Are the Hall of Merit’s Centennial Choices!

In the Hall of Merit’s 100th “year” of existence, star Expo and Met backstop Gary Carter sailed into our institution with a robust 97% of all possible points in his first year of eligibility.

Curveball master Bert Blyleven also commanded an impressive newbie tally with his 93% of all possible points.

But the biggest news may very well be the induction of famed turn-of-the-last century first baseman Jake Beckley in his 86th year of eligibility (though he shattered Edd Roush’s dubious 1-year ...

1999 Ballot Discussion

1999 (May 28)—elect 3
WS W3 Rookie Name-Pos (Died)
432 133.2 1974 George Brett-3B
423 131.9 1974 Robin Yount-SS/CF
334 141.6 1968 Nolan Ryan-P
368 114.9 1972 Carlton Fisk-C
294 91.8 1977 Dale Murphy-CF/RF
241 110.0 1974 Frank Tanana-P
198 64.0 1982 Steve Sax-2B*
182 69.8 1975 John Candelaria-P
193 60.6 1983 Bill Doran-2B
171 48.4 1981 George Bell-LF
132 59.5 1983 Mike Boddicker-P
138 55.2 1980 Charlie Leibrandt-P
147 50.4 1980 Dickie Thon-SS
141 52.2 1983 Pete O’Brien-1B
134 45.0 1979 ...

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1998 Ballot (Elect Three)

Celebrating the 100th “year” of the Hall of Merit’s birth!

Top newbies: Gary Carter, Bert Blyleven, Willie Randolph, Dave Stieb, Jack Clark, Pedro Guerrero, Brian Downing and Carney Lansford.

Top-ten returnees: Jake Beckley, Bucky Walters, Cannonball Dick Redding, Pete Browning, Rollie Fingers, Roger Bresnahan and Bob Johnson.

Pedro Guerrero

Eligible in 1997.

Carney Lansford

Eligible in 1997.

Brian Downing

Eligible in 1997.

Relocation of the Hall of Merit - Champaign or bust!

No, the Hall of Merit is not leaving BTF. Unless Jim kicks us out or something.

I’m moving. I’ve decided to accept a new job in Champaign, IL. I’ll be out there by May 14. This whole process has been the main cause of my AWOLness of late. A lot has been happening the last few weeks.

Now I have to sell a house and buy a new one and all that, so I’ll probably be AWOL a little more. As always thanks go John Murphy for keeping this flowing without missing a beat while I am distracted with real ...

Dave Stieb

Eligible in 1998.

Jack Clark

Eligible in 1998.

Willie Randolph

Eligible in 1998.

Gary Carter

Eligible in 1998.

Bert Blyleven

Eligible in 1998.

1997 Results: Evans, Fox and Roush Are the Big Hall of Merit Winners in Our 100th Election!

In his first year of eligibility, star Red Sox right fielder Dwight Evans was the top point-getter with his 43% of all possible points.

Fielding great Nellie Fox earned 30% of all possible points in his 27th year of eligibility.

Last but not least, standout Cincinnati center fielder Edd Roush finally made it with his 61st try. His 29% of all possible points is the lowest ever, breaking Dobie Moore’s record of 30% set in 1991.

Rounding out the top-ten were: Jake Beckley (does he finally go in ...

1998 Ballot Discussion

1998 (May 7)—elect 3
WS W3 Rookie Name-Pos (Died)
339 143.6 1970 Bert Blyleven-P
337 117.8 1975 Gary Carter-C
312 108.8 1976 Willie Randolph-2B
316 92.1 1977 Jack Clark-RF/1B
298 89.3 1974 Brian Downing-LF/DH/C
210 88.0 1979 Dave Stieb-P*
244 70.8 1978 Carney Lansford-3B
246 68.7 1980 Pedro Guerrero-1B/RF
166 65.7 1982 Jesse Barfield-RF
163 61.6 1978 Jim Gantner-2B
177 56.2 1982 Von Hayes-RF/1B
168 59.5 1980 Mike Scioscia-C
158 59.3 1976 Mike Flanagan-P
141 50.5 1979 Ken Oberkfell-3B
128 ...

1997 Ballot (Elect Three)

Our 100th election! Yahoo!

Prominent new candidates: Dwight Evans, Dave Parker , Ken Griffey Sr. and Gary Templeton.

Top-ten returnees: Edd Roush, Nellie Fox, Jake Beckley, Pete Browning, Rollie Fingers, Tony Perez and Cannonball Dick Redding.

Garry Templeton

Eligible in 1997

Ken Griffey, Sr.

Eligible in 1997.

Dave Parker

Eligible in 1997.