A distinguished dozen: Saluting the 12 newcomers to the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot
New York TimesThe 12 newcomers to the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, announced on Monday, combined to make 58 All-Star teams. “Getting young guys to do it, OK, fine, they’re going to do whatever you want,” said Moore, now a senior advisor for the Texas Rangers. “Chase Utley,” Harry Kalas declared, “You are the man!” St. Louis had Stan “The Man” Musial, and Philadelphia had “Chase Utley, you are the man” — the whole phrase, best delivered with Kalas’ signature flourish. Even so, that still leaves 10 players who hold a franchise hits record but are not in Cooperstown: Garret Anderson, Angels: 2,368 Bert Campaneris, A’s: 1,882 Luis Castillo, Marlins: 1,273 Carl Crawford, Rays: 1,480 Tony Fernandez, Blue Jays: 1,583 Luis Gonzalez, Diamondbacks: 1,337 Jimmy Rollins, Phillies: 2,306 David Wright, Mets: 1,777 Michael Young, Rangers: 2,230 Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals: 1,846 Rollins is back on the ballot for a third try this year, and Zimmerman is not yet eligible. “I don’t think many players can say that.” GO DEEPER Stark: 5 things to watch on the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot GO DEEPER Make your Hall of Fame picks in our first-ever The Athletic MLB reader survey GO DEEPER The 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, explained GO DEEPER Ernie Johnson Jr. on his father's enduring legacy as the voice of the Atlanta Braves
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