What My Baseball Hall Of Fame Ballot Would Look Like This Year

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not much of a historian when it comes to the game of baseball. I'm far too young to have seen a great like Jim Rice play the game. For me, it takes a lot of reading and researching if I want to get a good grasp on history. However, with enough research and diligence, I don't think it is impossible to have a valid reason when discussing players that should be in the Hall of Fame. A little background to prepare you for what I'm about to say regarding this year's ballot. First off, congratulations are in order to the family of the late Joe Gordon, who made it into the Hall of Fame via the Veterans Committee and their vote. The Veterans Committee is there to induct people that don't get in after 20 years of being up for Hall of Fame status. Provided that they have at least five percent of the writer’s votes, a player can remain on the ballot for 15 years. For example, Jim Rice is on his 15th and final year of being on the ballot for the Baseball ... (link)