Most Meritorious Player: 1976 Discussion

1976 is another big year for the Big Red Machine as they sweep the postseason. In the American League the Bird is the word as Mark Fidrych has everyone a-twitter.

Voting will end on October 4th 2012.

Player			SH WS		BBR WAR
Morgan, Joe		36.7		9.5
Schmidt, Mike		35.7		7.9
Rose, Pete		29.8		7.2
Grich, Bobby		30.3		5.7
Nettles, Graig		27.8		7.6
Concepcion, Dave	23.3		4.2
Brett, George		33.0		7.2
Foster, George		25.2		5.8
Cey, Ron		28.0		5.9
Harrah, Toby		23.6		3.2
Belanger, ...

Most Meritorious Player: 1975 Ballot

Here are the specific rules for this election:
Candidate Eligibility: Any North American professional baseball player is eligible for the Most Meritorious Player (MMP) award including players in the top Negro Leagues or independent teams. Voters should consider the player’s on-field contribution to Major League Baseball (MLB) team(s) in that season only. If part of the season was spent outside MLB, that value may be considered as well. However, the player’s on-field contribution should be ...

Most Meritorious Player: 1975 Discussion

1975 is remembered for a tremendous rookie season by Fred Lynn. The Big Red Machine wins a memorable World Series over the Red Sox. Other playoff teams were Oakland and Pittsburgh.

Voting will end on August 29th 2012.

Player			SH WS		BBR WAR
Morgan, Joe		43.7		10.8
Lynn, Fred		33.3		7.1
Mayberry, John		32.3		6.9
Singleton, Ken		31.6		4.9
Bench, Johnny		30.1		6.4
Harrah, Toby		31.2		6.8
Carew, Rod		30.0		7.5
Grich, Bobby		28.3		7.0
Schmidt, Mike		27.3		7.4
Jackson, Reggie		27.1		6.3
Rose, ...

Most Meritorious Player: 1974 results

Congratulations to Mike Schmidt, the Hall of Merit’s choice as Most Meritorious Player for 1974.

It was an all-National League affair as Schmidt and Joe Morgan fought a tight battle through all the balloting, with Johnny Bench snapping at their heels throughout.

		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	Pts
Schmidt		6	6	2										200
Morgan		5	5	1	3									194
Bench		3	2	5	1	1		2						179
Wynn				2	2	3	1		1	1		1	3	125
G ...

Most Meritorious Player: 1974 Ballot

Here are the specific rules for this election:
Candidate Eligibility: Any North American professional baseball player is eligible for the Most Meritorious Player (MMP) award including players in the top Negro Leagues or independent teams. Voters should consider the player’s on-field contribution to Major League Baseball (MLB) team(s) in that season only. If part of the season was spent outside MLB, that value may be considered as well. However, the player’s on-field contribution should be ...

Most Meritorious Player: 1973 results

Congratulations to Joe Morgan, 1973’s Most Meritorious Player, in an election that had no fewer than five candidates receiving first-place votes.

	 1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	Pts
Morgan  7	3	3	1									198
Seaver 	3	4		4	3								182
Blyleven 1	2	2	3	2	1	1		1			1	157
Evans  	1	2	3	2	1			4					149
Stargell ...

Most Meritorious Player: 1974 Discussion

Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth’s record is the top story in 1974. Lou Brock set the single season stolen base record. In infamous news, Cleveland’s 10 cent beer night also merits a mention. Oakland wins the World Series again, this time over the Dodgers. Other playoff teams were Baltimore and Pittsburgh.

Voting will end on July 18th 2012.

Player 			SH Win	BB-ref
        		Shares	WAR
Mike Schmidt		38.2	9.5
Joe Morgan		36.4	8.4
Bobby Grich		31.9	7.0
Willie Stargell		29.0	5.2
Reggie ...

Most Meritorious Player: 1973 Ballot

Here are the specific rules for this election:
Candidate Eligibility: Any North American professional baseball player is eligible for the Most Meritorious Player (MMP) award including players in the top Negro Leagues or independent teams. Voters should consider the player’s on-field contribution to Major League Baseball (MLB) team(s) in that season only. If part of the season was spent outside MLB, that value may be considered as well. However, the player’s on-field contribution should be ...

Most Meritorious Player: 1972 Results

Congratulations to Steve Carlton, 1972’s Most Meritorious Player! Carlton fell one vote short of being a unanimous selection, with Dick Allen‘s tremendous season drawing one vote. Johnny Bench was the best NL non-pitcher.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	Pts
Carlton	11	1											179
Bench		3	5	2	2								153
Morgan		3	4	3	1		1						150
Perry		4	1	4	2			1					147
Allen	1	1	1	3	5	1							143
Cedeno					1	3	3	1	2	2			102
Fisk						3		3	4		1	1	 91
Murcer					1	1	1	2	4	1	1		 85
Wood			1			3	1	3 ...

Most Meritorious Player: 1973 Discussion

The introduction of the DH is the big story for 1973. The Orioles, Athletics, Reds and Mets made the playoffs with the A’s repeating in the World Series over the Mets.

Voting will end on June 20th 2012.

Player 			SH Win	BB-ref
        		Shares	WAR
Joe Morgan		39.6	9.1
Darrell Evans		31.6	8.9
Bobby Grich		27.9	8.0
Willie Stargell		36.0	7.0
Thurman Munson		26.9	6.9
Cesar Cedeno		29.7	7.2
Pete Rose		33.0	8.2
Bobby Bonds		31.6	7.7
Joe Ferguson		26.8	4.8
Ken Singleton		27.0	5.5
Willie ...

Most Meritorious Player: 1972 Ballot

Here are the specific rules for this election:
Candidate Eligibility: Any North American professional baseball player is eligible for the Most Meritorious Player (MMP) award including players in the top Negro Leagues or independent teams. Voters should consider the player’s on-field contribution to Major League Baseball (MLB) team(s) in that season only. If part of the season was spent outside MLB, that value may be considered as well. However, the player’s on-field contribution should be ...

2012 Results: Palmeiro… Reuschel… Cone… for the Hall of Merit!

Slugging first baseman Rafael Palmeiro, in his second year of eligibility, was the top vote-getter this election by grabbing 70% of all possible points.

NL hurler Rick Reuschel was number two this year with 49% after 17 years on a ballot, while Met and Yankee pitcher David Cone became the last inductee of 2012 with 44% in his sixth year of eligibility.

Rounding out the top-ten were: Phil Rizzuto, Luis Tiant, Cannonball Dick Redding, Hugh Duffy, Gavvy Cravath (back in the top-ten!), Vic Willis ...

2011 Results: First-Time Candidates Bagwell, Walker and Brown Are Now in the Hall of Merit!

Slugging Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell was considered the best of the Class of 2011 according to the electorate by securing 97% of all possible points in the latest Hall of Merit election.

Standout hitter/outfielder Larry Walker was next in line with 73.3%, while fiery pitcher Kevin Brown fell in right behind Walker with an almost identical 73.2%. 

Rounding out the top-ten were: Rafael Palmeiro (strong first showing despite some protest non-votes), David Cone, Rick Reuschel, Phil ...

The Baseball Hall of Merit Plaque Room: A-F

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Hank Aaron – 1982 – RF/LF/CF/1B/DH
20.8 seasons with: Milwaukee/Atlanta (NL) 1954-74; Milwaukee (AL) 1975-76
Cap: Milwaukee Braves (NL)
Our twelfth unanimous selection! The major league’s all-time holder of its most hallowed record, “Hammerin’ Hank’s” 755 homers were achieved through a ...

Pitchers

I’ve finally decided to go with a thread for the pitcher chart . . .

1964 Results: Southern Boys Reese and Ferrell Add Two More Names to the Hall of Merit!

In his first year of eligibility, Brooklyn Dodgers captain Pee Wee Reese easily nabbed the first spot for induction with 69% of all possible points.

In his 21st year on a ballot, Cleveland and Boston pitching star Wes Ferrell earned the second spot for the election. His 40% of all possible points is one of the lowest in HoM history.

Top-ten returnees include: Red Ruffing, Joe Medwick, Bob Lemon (his first year of eligibility, he looks poised for induction himself one of these years), Biz ...

Bobby Avila

1961 Results: The “Earl of Snohomish” is Now the Earl of the Hall of Merit!

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Biz Mackey – 1975 – C/SS/3B
Indianapolis ABC’s (1920-22); New York Lincoln Giants (1920); Hilldale Daisies (1923-31); Philadelphia Royal Giants (1925); Philadelphia Stars (1933-35, 1937); Newark Dodgers (1935); Washington Elite Giants (1936-37); Baltimore Elite Giants (1938-39); Newark Eagles ...

Negro League Win Share Estimates

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Bret Saberhagen – 2008 – P
Kansas City (AL) 1984-91; New York (NL) 1992-95; Colorado (NL) 1995; Boston (AL) 1997-2001
Cap: Kansas City Royals (AL)
One of the youngest ever Cy Young Award winners, “Sabes” was the poised ace of the Royals’ staff from age 21. Credited with an impressive .588 career ...

Selected 20th Century Candidates

If you are looking for a player thread from the last century, this is the place to visit!

Hank Aaron (elected in 1982)

Joe Adcock

Pete Alexander (elected in 1936)

Edgardo Alfonzo

Dick Allen (elected in 1983)

Bob Allison

Roberto Alomar (elected in 2010)

Felipe Alou

Brady Anderson

Luis Aparicio

Kevin Appier

Luke Appling (elected in 1956)

Buzz Arlett

Richie Ashburn (elected in 1968)

Earl Averill (elected in 1961)

Bobby Avila

Jeff Bagwell (elected in 2011)

Frank Baker (elected in ...