2015 Baseball Hall of Famers Chosen
Today at 2pm it was finally announced which former Major League greats will be making their way to Cooperstown for the 2015 Hall of Fame Election. After much debate and speculation, I give you the class of 2015
Randy Johnson
Pedro Martinez
Craig Biggio
John Smoltz
To many of us, pitchers Johnson, Martinez and Smoltz will come as no surprise and between them they hold World Series title each!
Pedro Martinez was one of the more obviously selections and in a career that took in a notable stint with the Boston Red Sox (including winning the 04 World Series!) LA Dodgers, Montreal Expos, Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets. Martinez was known for his skillful pitching for which he had a speed difference of around 15mph for each different pitch! His win loss record of 219-100 and 2.93 ERA justifies his selection.
Randy Johnson was one of the most feared pitchers in Baseball throughout his career from 1988-2009, 'Big Unit' was a big factor in the D-Back's emotional 2001 World Series win and in 2004 he became the oldest pitcher to throw a perfect game. Commanding over 303 careers wins and possessed one of the more dominant fastballs in baseball. Also he was the only player to throw no hitters in both leagues. Johnson deserves his trip to the great hall!
Spending his 21 year career with the Atlanta Braves, John Smoltz one of the three key pitchers behind what was arguable the team of the 1990's and he earned his only World Series Ring during their 1995 victory over the Cleveland Indians! Despite Tommy John Surgery reducing him to being a closer in 2001, Smoltz would go onto to record over 20 wins and 50 saves in 2002 (only the second pitcher ever to do so!) also was the 16th pitcher to record over 3,000 strikeouts.
Although not a pitcher, Craig Biggio was the driving force of the Houston Astro through his 20 year career. Sadly he never would add a World Series title to his impressive collection (though did play in the 2005 World Series) including 7 All Star appearances, 4 Golden Gloves, 5 Silver Sluggers and a Roberto Clemente Award. But he was only the 9th player to join the 3,000 hit club for the same team he started with. Also he holds the record for the amount of times hit by pitch, 285 if you're wondering!
Congratulations to this year's Hall of Famers- you have deserved this day!
Randy Johnson
Pedro Martinez
Craig Biggio
John Smoltz
To many of us, pitchers Johnson, Martinez and Smoltz will come as no surprise and between them they hold World Series title each!
Pedro Martinez was one of the more obviously selections and in a career that took in a notable stint with the Boston Red Sox (including winning the 04 World Series!) LA Dodgers, Montreal Expos, Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets. Martinez was known for his skillful pitching for which he had a speed difference of around 15mph for each different pitch! His win loss record of 219-100 and 2.93 ERA justifies his selection.
Randy Johnson was one of the most feared pitchers in Baseball throughout his career from 1988-2009, 'Big Unit' was a big factor in the D-Back's emotional 2001 World Series win and in 2004 he became the oldest pitcher to throw a perfect game. Commanding over 303 careers wins and possessed one of the more dominant fastballs in baseball. Also he was the only player to throw no hitters in both leagues. Johnson deserves his trip to the great hall!
Spending his 21 year career with the Atlanta Braves, John Smoltz one of the three key pitchers behind what was arguable the team of the 1990's and he earned his only World Series Ring during their 1995 victory over the Cleveland Indians! Despite Tommy John Surgery reducing him to being a closer in 2001, Smoltz would go onto to record over 20 wins and 50 saves in 2002 (only the second pitcher ever to do so!) also was the 16th pitcher to record over 3,000 strikeouts.
Although not a pitcher, Craig Biggio was the driving force of the Houston Astro through his 20 year career. Sadly he never would add a World Series title to his impressive collection (though did play in the 2005 World Series) including 7 All Star appearances, 4 Golden Gloves, 5 Silver Sluggers and a Roberto Clemente Award. But he was only the 9th player to join the 3,000 hit club for the same team he started with. Also he holds the record for the amount of times hit by pitch, 285 if you're wondering!
Congratulations to this year's Hall of Famers- you have deserved this day!
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