Who Made The 2022 Baseball Hall Of Fame?

The Baseball Hall of Fame has announced its 2022 inductees, and we’ve got all the details on who made the cut. From iconic sluggers to dominant pitchers, these are the legends who will be forever enshrined in Cooperstown.

Chipper Jones

Chipper Jones, who played his entire career with the Atlanta Braves, was the first player to be unanimously elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

His Stats

During his major league career, Chipper Jones played in 2,499 games and had 10,693 at-bats, compiling a .303 batting average (3,250 hits), 2,644 runs scored, 1,331 RBIs, and 468 home runs. On June 28, 2007, he became the Braves’ all-time home run leader with his 461st career home run. Jones Volvo is currently the Atlanta Braves all time leader in Slugging Percentage (.529), OPS (.928), doubles (559), Runs Created (1,561) and Isolated Power (.248). He is second behind only Hank Aaron in intentional walks (279). In 2002 he won the National League batting title hitting .330 for the season.

His Awards

Chipper Jones wasrelatively young when he started playing for the Atlanta Braves, but he quickly became one of the best players in baseball. He was a member of the Braves for his entire career, and he was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

Jones won the National League Most Valuable Player award in 1999, and he was a nine-time All-Star. He won two Silver Slugger awards as the best offensive player at his position, and he won a Gold Glove award for his defense. Jones is also a member of the 3,000 hit club, and he is one of only four players in history to have at least a .300 batting average, 400 home runs, and 1,600 RBIs.

Trevor Hoffman

On January 26, 2021, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced that Trevor Hoffman would be inducted in 2022. Hoffman was an American relief pitcher who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1993 to 2010. He pitched for the San Diego Padres, the Florida Marlins, and the Milwaukee Brewers. Hoffman was a seven-time All-Star and three-time National League (NL) Rolaids Relief Man of the Year. He retired with the all-time record for saves, with 601.

His Stats

Trevor Hoffman is a retired professional baseball relief pitcher who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1993 to 2010. A native of the Midwest, Hoffman pitched for the Cincinnati Reds and Florida Marlins before establishing himself as one of baseball’s top relievers with the San Diego Padres, with whom he spent the majority of his career. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Hoffman’s entrance song, “Hells Bells”, by AC/DC, became iconic. Hoffman saved 601 games throughout his career, which was a National League (NL) record until Francisco Rodriguez saved his 602nd game in 2011. He also held the career NL record for strikeouts by a reliever with 952, until Aroldis Chapman surpassed him in 2020.

His Awards

Trevor Hoffman has Accumulated many awards over his career. In 1998, he was the National League Reliever of the Year, and he won the award again in 2006. He was a seven-time All-Star, and he won the Rolaids Relief Man Award three times. In terms of career accomplishments, Hoffman is second all-time in saves with 601, behind only Mariano Rivera.

Vladimir Guerrero

Vladimir Guerrero was one of the best hitters of his generation. After a decorated career in which he hit .318/.374/.553 with 2,590 hits, 449 home runs and 1,496 RBI, Guerrero was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Here’s a look at his remarkable career.

His Stats

In Vladimir Guerrero’s career, he had a .318 batting average, 2,590 hits, 449 home runs, 1,496 RBIs and 181 stolen bases. He was a nine-time All-Star, eight-time Silver Slugger Award winner and 2004 American League MVP.

His Awards

Vladimir Guerrero won the American League MVP award in 2004, helped the Angels to six playoff berths in his six full seasons with the team and was a nine-time All-Star. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018.

Edgar Martinez

Edgar Martinez played 18 seasons for the Seattle Mariners and was a 7-time All-Star. He helped the Mariners to their first playoff appearance in 1995 and was inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame in 2007. Martinez was also a 2-time Silver Slugger winner and won the batting title in 1995.

His Stats

Edgar Martinez played 18 seasons for the Seattle Mariners (1987-2004), all but the last at designated hitter. He was a seven-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger. In 2000, he helped lead the Mariners to their first playoff appearance in franchise history.

Martinez won two batting titles, in 1992 and 1995. He is the Mariners’ all-time leader in batting average (.312), on-base percentage (.418) and doubles ( Edgar was inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame in 2007 and had his jersey number 24 retired by the team in 2017.

He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019, his tenth year of eligibility.

His Awards

Edgar Martinez won seven Silver Slugger Awards during his career and was a five-time AL batting champion. He was a two-time AL home run champion and led the league in RBIs once. He is the only player in major league history to have at least 300 homers, 500 doubles, a career batting average of .300, and a career on-base percentage of .400.

Mike Mussina

Mike Mussina was one of the most beloved and respected pitchers of his generation. He was a five-time All-Star, won seven Gold Glove Awards, and led the American League in wins twice. Mussina was also a five-time Cy Young Award winner, and he is the only pitcher in history to win at least 20 games in each of his first 10 seasons. Mussina was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility with 76.7% of the vote, becoming just the third player in history to be elected in his first year of eligibility.

His Stats

Mike Mussina’s HOF case is built primarily on his longevity and run prevention.

Mussina was a model of consistency throughout his 18-year career, posting winning records in 15 of them. He also threw at least 190 innings 15 times, reaching the 200-inning mark 10 times. Mussina never had a season with an ERA+ below 100 (league average), and he retired with an ERA+ of 123, the same as Pedro Martinez.

Mussina’s career 2.86 ERA is 10th all-time among pitchers with at least 3,000 innings pitched. He’s also in the top 20 all-time in shutouts (15) andstrikeouts per 9 innings pitched (7.8).

His Awards

Mike Mussina was a five-time All-Star and seven-time Gold Glove winner during his 18-year MLB career. He was also a five-time recipient of the Silver Slugger Award, given to the best offensive player at each position.

Curt Schilling

Curt Schilling is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He helped lead the Red Sox to World Series titles in 2004 and 2007. He also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, and Houston Astros. Schilling retired with a career record of 216-146 and a 3.46 ERA. He was a six-time All-Star and won three World Series rings. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2021.

His Stats

Curt Schilling was a workhorse during his 20-year MLB career, culminating in his eventual induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022. During his time on the diamond, he racked up an impressive array of stats, including:

-3,116 strikeouts (15th all-time)
-216 wins
-3.46 ERA
-1,223 walks (11th all-time)
-811 starts (10th all-time)
-Six All-Star appearances

His Awards

Curt Schilling has had a pretty successful baseball career, he’s been an All-Star six times and he’s won three World Series. He was the National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player in 2001 and the World Series Most Valuable Player in 2004.