Who Got In The Baseball Hall Of Fame This Year?

The Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2021 has been announced, and we’ve got all the details on who made the cut. From iconic sluggers to dominant pitchers, check out who will be enshrined in Cooperstown this year.

Introduction

This year, the National Baseball Hall of Fame will induct three new members: Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez, and Mike Mussina. All three men had stellar careers and are deservedly being honored with this distinction. Here’s a look at their accomplishments and why they’re being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The Voting Process

Players who have been retired for at least five years are eligible to be on the ballot. To be elected, a player must receive votes on 75% of the ballots cast by the 10-year members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America who have been active baseball writers for at least 10 years. A player can remain on the ballot for up to 10 years as long as he receives at least5% of the vote each year.

The Candidates

There are a lot of great baseball players who are eligible for the Hall of Fame this year. Here are some of the candidates:

Barry Bonds is one of the greatest hitters of all time. He holds the record for most home runs in a career, and he was a seven-time MVP. He also has a tarnished reputation because he was accused of using steroids.

Roger Clemens is one of the greatest pitchers of all time. He won seven Cy Young Awards, and he was the MVP of the World Series in 1999. He also has a tarnished reputation because he was accused of using steroids.

Edgar Martinez was one of the best hitters of his generation. He was a five-time All-Star, and he won two batting titles.

Mike Mussina was one of the best pitchers of his generation. He was a five-time All-Star, and he won 270 games in his career.

Curt Schilling was one of the best pitchers of his generation. He won six All-Star Game, and he was the World Series MVP in 2001.

The Results

This year’s Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held on Sunday, July 21st in Cooperstown, New York. A total of three players were inducted this year: Edgar Martinez, Harold Baines, and Mike Mussina.

Edgar Martinez, nicknamed “Gar”, spent his entire 18-year career with the Seattle Mariners. He played primarily as a designated hitter, and is widely considered to be one of the best hitters in baseball history. In 2000, he was inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame, and his number (11) was retired by the team in 2017.

Harold Baines began his major league career with the Chicago White Sox in 1980, and also played for the Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and Cleveland Indians before returning to the White Sox for his final season in 2001. He was a six-time All-Star and won the Silver Slugger Award four times. In 2019, he was inducted into the White Sox Hall of Fame.

Mike Mussina spent 18 seasons in Major League Baseball, playing for the Baltimore Orioles (1991-2000) and New York Yankees (2001-2008). He is a five-time All-Star and seven-time Gold Glove winner. In 2014, he was inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame.

Conclusion

It was a great year for the Baseball Hall of Fame as many players were inducted. This year, the following players made it in:
-Barry Bonds
-Roger Clemens
-Mike Piazza
-Ken Griffey Jr.