Unforgiveable Hall Of Fame Oversight: The Jesse Orosco Story

It is unlikely there will ever be a baseball Hall of Fame vote devoid of controversy. Between hardcore baseball fans, It usually makes for a lively and jovial debate. This year, however, the results struck of nerve with me, and I refuse to sit idly while an injustice occurs. As soon as the results were announced, I quickly rushed to the internet to check the numbers. Both Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice obtained the necessary 75 percent for induction into the Hall. I scanned the list noticing several familiar names along the way—Dawson, Blyleven, Smith, Morris, Raines. Finally, pulling up the rear was none other than my man, Jesse Orosco. One stinkin’ vote. Orosco garnered 0.2 percent of the vote, tragically leaving him 74.8 percent shy of the magical mark. Now I’m not sure what the former southpaw did to the media, but is it not time to call off the dogs? Haven’t the hordes of Jesseheads—the pitcher’s rabid fan club members—suffered long ... (link)