Jayson Stark's 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Agree or Disagree?
Stark voted for Ichiro (obviously!), CC Sabathia, and Dustin Pedroia, alongside some returning favorites. But are these the right choices? Is Ichiro truly a unanimous pick, considering his MLB career started later? Did CC Sabathia do enough to earn a first-ballot nod? And is Pedroia, despite a shorter career, a Hall of Famer based on peak performance?
Stark's ballot also highlights a shifting Hall of Fame landscape. With 3,000-hit and 300-win players becoming rarer, how should we define greatness? Is it about longevity, peak performance, or a combination of both? Where do players like Andy Pettitte and Mark Buehrle fit in?
What about the future of the Hall of Fame? As the game evolves, will the criteria for enshrinement need to change? What does this mean for players with shorter but incredibly impactful careers?
Share your thoughts on Stark's picks, the evolving Hall of Fame landscape, and who YOU think deserves a plaque in Cooperstown. Let the debate begin!
Jayson Stark's 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Agree or Disagree?
Stark voted for Ichiro (obviously!), CC Sabathia, and Dustin Pedroia, alongside some returning favorites. But are these the right choices? Is Ichiro truly a unanimous pick, considering his MLB career started later? Did CC Sabathia do enough to earn a first-ballot nod? And is Pedroia, despite a shorter career, a Hall of Famer based on peak performance?
Stark's ballot also highlights a shifting Hall of Fame landscape. With 3,000-hit and 300-win players becoming rarer, how should we define greatness? Is it about longevity, peak performance, or a combination of both? Where do players like Andy Pettitte and Mark Buehrle fit in?
What about the future of the Hall of Fame? As the game evolves, will the criteria for enshrinement need to change? What does this mean for players with shorter but incredibly impactful careers?
Share your thoughts on Stark's picks, the evolving Hall of Fame landscape, and who YOU think deserves a plaque in Cooperstown. Let the debate begin!
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