Beltrn's 70.1 career Wins Above Replacement, per Baseball Reference, ranks eighth all-time among center fielders, behind only six Hall of Famers -- Willie Mays, Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, Mickey Mantle, Ken Griffey Jr. and Joe DiMaggio -- and Mike Trout. After a down year (by his lofty standards), Braves right fielder Ronald Acua Jr. will return to playing at an MVP level in 2023. On January 24th, the Baseball Writers' Association of America will unveil what players they've chosen for Cooperstown. That means there will be a group of new faces for 2023, joining holdovers who will try to ride voting momentum into Cooperstown. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. (Brad Mangin/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). Beltrn might be the only 2022-23 newcomer with a realistic chance at becoming a Hall of Famer, whether it's on the first ballot or later. His career bWAR of 62.7 is the 14th-most recorded by a center fielder and his JAWS score of 54.6 places him as the 11th-most deserving of enshrinement at his position. (He was also part of the 2007 championship team.) Matthew Partridge has a wealth of sports writing, producing and directing experience. Many consider Jones more of a glove first guy while not having the offensive numbers to fit the bill. I expect four players to make the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. A true multi-tool player, he announced his arrival with an American League Rookie of the Year accolade in 1999, scooping three Gold Glove Awards, two Silver Slugger Awards, and no less than nine All-Star selections en route to a career .279 batting average, culminating in a World Series win in 2017 whilst playing for the Houston Astros. 3) Can Rolen ride his momentum into the Hall? However, looking more closely at Buehles career, I scrapped the idea, and left my ballot at nine. To get elected, a players name must appear on at least 75% of the ballots. During his time in St. Louis, he made four All-Star Games, won three Gold Gloves, and went to two World Series, helping the 2006 Cardinals win the teams first championship in 24 years. The biggest name on the whole ballot is A-Rod. Kevin Skiver is a content producer at The Sporting News. After that, induct the stars who thrived during Seligs time as commissioner. 2024: Adran Beltr, Joe Mauer . Here are the six predictions for L.A.'s cannabis industry for 2023. . Look at someone like Ozzie Smith. The 2023 Hall of Fame ballot is out. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. He posted 60.2 bWAR. Finally, my last problem with the Hall of Fame is Bud Selig. First year on the ballotPlayed 11 seasons for Red Sox and YankeesHit .353 in his first year in the big leagues in 2007, helping Red Sox win World Series titleFinished third in American League Rookie of the Year balloting in the following season, leading AL with 50 stolen basesAlso led AL in steals in 2009 and 2013Led league in triples with 10 in 2009 and paced AL with 364 total bases in 2011Finished second in AL Most Valuable Player voting in 2011 after hitting .321 with 32 homers, 105 RBI, 119 runs scored and 39 steals, becoming the first Red Sox player with a 30 homer/30 steal seasonWon Gold Glove Award for his play in center field and Silver Slugger Award in 2011Hit better than .300 in two full seasons (2009, 2011)Appeared in 13 Postseason series over six seasons, hitting .280 with 27 runs scored and 11 steals in 45 gamesMember of Red Sox World Series title teams in 2007 and 2013. He hit better than .300 in two seasons, reached 20-homer mark four times and topped 100 RBI once. With Ortiz being elected and the aforementioned four no longer on the ballot, the 2023 Hall of Fame ballot projects to be as wide open a ballot as any in recent memory. He topped the 200-innings pitched mark in six seasons and was a member of three World Series-winning teams: 2002 Angels (when he started and won Game 7), 2013 Red Sox and 2016 Cubs. Andruw Jones debuted in the big leagues in 1996 and helped the Braves advance to the World Series, where he batted .400 with two home runs in the Fall Classic. Through each of his 18 seasons, he turned in a winning record and his postseason exploits include a 19-11 record and 183 strikeouts in 44 appearances. While incidents like this have harmed other candidates (i.e. Do you have a blog? When it comes to R-JAWS, his case becomes even more clear. Several surpris. A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-2010s Team, Lynch left the sport with 10,413 rushing yards and 85 rushing touchdowns. There really is no lock for any of the 28 nominees getting elected this year, which is weird. And Joe makes his case for Mark Buehrle!SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes!PropUp on ThriveFantasy this NBA season! January 17, 2023 | 00:06:30. Joe continues his look at the Hall of Fame candidates for 2023, and today he looks at players returning to the ballot. Rolen was committed to playing basketball at Georgia before he signed with the Phillies as a second-round pick in 1993. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). Helton has a major case to make it in this year. Huston Street is one of only 11 pitchers in history with a winning percentage of at least .500, an ERA of less than 3.00 and 300 saves. First year on the ballotPitched 13 seasons, all for the GiantsFinished fifth in 2006 National League Rookie of the Year votingReached 200-inning mark in six seasons (2007-12)Finished in Top 12 of NL Cy Young Award voting three times: 2010 (12th), 2011 (8th) and 2012 (6th)Led NL in games started in 2008 with 34 and led NL in complete games in 2009 with fourThree time All-Star (2009, 2011-12) who finished in Top 10 in ERA in the NL four times: 2007 (10th at 3.65); 2009 (7th at 2.89), 2011 (8th at 2.88) and 2012 (4th at 2.79)Pitched in six Postseason series over two seasons, going 4-2 with a 2.10 ERA in eight startsAllowed no earned runs over 21.1 innings in three starts in 2010 PostseasonMember of Giants 2010, 2012 and 2014 World Series title teams. I wouldve gone with Mark Buehrle, the longtime lefty pitcher for the White Sox (and, evidently, the Marlins and Blue Jays) over guys like Billy Wagner (#closersareoverrated), Torii Hunter, and Jimmy Rollins. Find out more. Silver Sluggers as well as the 2002 AL batting title. Major League Baseball's 2022 trade deadline was an absolute barn burner, mainly set afire by megadeals involving Juan Soto, Josh Hader and Luis Castillo. On the other hand, in "The Politics of Glory," Bill James' 1994 book on the Baseball Hall of Fame, James predicted Steve Garvey, Al Oliver, Dave Parker, Jim Kaat, Ted Simmons, Dale Murphy, Jack . Thankfully, the Hall of Fame may eventually fix such a wrong, but the BBWAA owes it to the sport, players, and fans to get it right the first time around. Baseball Reference's Hall of Fame monitor gives Posada, a five-time All-Star, a rating of 98, and deems anyone with 100 points to be a "likely Hall of Famer." 275 homers and a 121 OPS+ for . ****These are only Predictions****Follow. Starting off with the only player of the group who starred for the Royals seems right. He also reached 20-home run mark in five seasons. Lets hope these feats dont go unnoticed by the voters. The 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was revealed on Monday. John Lackey will be one of the more interesting first-time candidates in 2023. Carlos Beltran and Francisco Rodriguez are the most compelling names. Tenth-and-final year on the ballotPlayed 17 seasons with the Blue Jays, Mets, Indians, Giants, Astros and DodgersNamed to five All-Star Games (1999-2001, 2004-05)Won four Silver Slugger Awards at second base (2000-02, 2005)Named 2000 National League Most Valuable Player and finished in Top 10 of NL MVP voting in three other seasons: 1997 (8th), 1998 (9th), 2002 (6th)Hit .300-or-better in three seasons (2000, 2002, 2007)Drove in 100-or-more runs eight times (1997-2002, 2004-05) and scored 100-or-more runs three times (2000, 2002, 2005)Hit 20-or-more homers in 12 seasons and reached the 30-homer mark three times (1998, 2000, 2002)Led NL in extra base hits once (2002-81) and in sacrifice flys twice (1998-10; 2001-13)Defensively, led all NL second basemen in assists once (2001-390) and double plays once (2002-113)Tied for 30th on career doubles list (560) and ranks 54th on career RBI list (1,518)His 351 home runs as a second baseman are most ever at the positionPosted eight seasons with 20 home runs and 100 RBI, the most by any 2B in MLB historyAppeared in 49 Postseason games over 11 series, hitting .276 with nine home runs, 25 runs scored and 23 RBIMember of Giants 2002 National League Championship team. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. In 17 big league seasons with the Rockies, Todd Helton was named to five All-Star Games and compiled a .316 batting average. Contemporary and Classic Era Committee Rules. He should be able to overcome any knocks against his defensive skills, but if voters are unable to overlook his possible usage of steroids, he may fall short like many of his contemporaries. known to baseball fans as "Stan the Man, " died 10 years ago this week. While Philadelphia Phillies franchise hits leader Jimmy . He finished his career with eight Gold Gloves at the hot corner and one Silver Slugger. On one hand, he was the MVP in two Super Bowl upset bids against Tom Brady and the . Todd Helton is more than worthy of being in that company, he just had the misfortune of being loyal to a franchise that was terrible for much of his tenure there. (Rich Pilling/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). Reds president Phil Castellini rankles fans with comments at a supporter's luncheon . Dates for future Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies include: 2023: Sunday, July 23 2024: Sunday, July 21 2025: Sunday, July 27 . Baseball writers love to acknowledge who hit the most home runs while playing a certain position, so why is Kent, who hit more homers than any other second baseman, still awaiting induction? Royals Rally to be held at Kauffman Stadium on February 4. Two-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove Award winner J.J. Hardy led the league in fielding percentage three times and double plays twice. For reasons that escape me, there is a sanctity associated with making the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Outside of his many awards and achievements, the former outfielder boasts an impressive resume as one of the best switch-hitters in Major League history. Sports writers elect recently retired players. Omar Vizquel), they dont seem to have hurt Jones nearly as much. First year on the ballotPitched 12 seasons for Angels and PadresPosted double-digit win totals in 10 seasons, including American League-leading 20 wins in 2012 and AL-best 18 wins in 2014Finished fifth in AL Rookie of the Year voting in 2006 after going 11-2 with 2.56 ERA in 19 startsSelected for three All-Star Games (2010-12) and received AL Cy Young Award votes in three seasons: 2010 (5th), 2011 (2nd) and 2012 (3rd)Led AL in starts twice (2010, 2014), winning percentage once (2012), WHIP once (2012) and strikeouts once (2010)Topped the 200-innings pitched mark four times (2009-11, 2014)Appeared in five Postseason series over four seasons, posting 2-1 record with 2.60 ERA in seven appearances, including four starts. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? God forbid the BBWAA vote in someone with a bit of character these days. If youre new to this whole controversy, Beltrn is widely considered to have been the veteran mastermind reportedly behind the elaborate sign stealing scandal that still more or less clouds the Astros organization even five years later. Brett . Wagner and K-Rod both share the similarities of their careers being defined by their peak more than their longevity. K-Rod finished his career with 437 saves to Wagners 422. The ballot features candidates whose primary contribution to baseball came in 1980 or later. 5 bold Phillies predictions for the 2023 MLB season by Tim Boyle. His bWAR of 70.1 sits equal to Beltrn and behind only A-Rod in this years list of candidates and the controversies surrounding these two players have been already discussed. 10 Bold Predictions for Major League Baseball in 2023. Its like those players get special treatment once in the Hall of Fame compared to all the others who had to wait a time or two. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. He did more than enough to overcome that including posting 61.8 bWAR, making five All-Star Games, and finishing in the top 10 of MVP voting three times. With controversial figures Barry Bonds, Curt Schilling, Sammy Sosa, and Roger Clemens no longer eligible, select analysts from The Athletes Hub will answer questions surrounding this year's intriguing line-up which includes returning superstars Alex . The episode was not found or is unavailable. He reached the 20-homer mark in eight seasons and the 100-RBI mark in 2016 while helping Cleveland win the American League pennant. He nearly won the MVP in 2005 when he earned 23 of the Triple Crown while posting a .922 OPS. This past weekend was a celebration of hockey history writ large as the 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees were honoured . Im not so sure about Kent and Sheffield, though I, obviously, think both are more than deserving. he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in . Baseball References JAWS metric (Jay Jaffes metric that measures a players Hall of Fame worthiness based on career and seven-year peak WAR) suggests that Beltrn is the ninth-most Hall-worthy center fielder ever (behind Duke Snider). K-Rod had 437 career saves, fourth all-time behind Hall of Famers Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman and Lee Smith, and is MLB's single-season saves record-holder with the 62 he recorded for the Angels in 2007. lex Rodrguez was a three-time AL MVP Award winner, a 14-time All-Star and a 10-time Silver Slugger Award winner at shortstop and third base. FAGAN: Beltran headlines newcomers on 2023 ballot. Seriously: if hes in the Hall of Fame (which he is and has been since 2017), then guys like Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez, Rafael Palmeiro, etc. For a detailed introduction to this year's ballot and other candidates in the series, use the tool above; an introduction to JAWS can be found here.For a tentative schedule and a chance to fill out a Hall of Fame ballot for our crowdsourcing project, see here. Bleacher Report - Zachary D. Rymer 1d. Where Jones stands out the most is his WAR7, otherwise known as the sum of the seven best WAR seasons for a player. After a 41.4% showing in 2022, a clearer ballot (no Ortiz, Bonds, Clemens, or Schilling) could pave the way for Jones being elected as part of the 2023 class. Sheffield was a wee bit of a liability in the field (Baseball-Reference docks 27.7 WAR for his, uh, lack of defense), but man, could he hit. It could determine if he's destined to follow in the footsteps of Bonds, Clemensand Schilling. Pettitte wound up winning a whopping 256 games over 18 years, and while wins is a sort of archaic pitching stat these days, its still worth mentioning. He hit more than 500 homers in his career, walked more than he struck out, finished with a 141 wRC+ (tied with Albert Pujols, Chipper Jones, and Alex Rodriguez for the 10th-highest among players with at least 10,000 plate appearances since integration in 1947), and claimed accolades such as five Silver Slugger Awards, three top-three MVP Award finishes, and the 1992 batting title. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Former slugging outfielder Carlos Beltrn, who belted 435 home runs and stole 312 bases during a 20-year MLB career, appears on the ballot for the first time, as does former All-Star closer Francisco Rodrguez and his 437 career saves. That is a bizarre, and false, concept. Baseball Hall of Famer voters are notorious for making players sweat, so these players have made their bones. By Anthony Franco | November 7, 2022 at 9:22pm CDT. But none rise quite to the level of controversy of Bonds, Clemens, Schilling or Rodriguez. Beltrn screams Hall of Famer. First year on the ballotPitched 15 seasons with Rangers, Mariners, Twins, Mets, Blue Jays and BravesNamed 2012 National League Cy Young Award winner after leading league in games started (33), complete games (5), shutouts (3), innings pitched (233.2) and strikeouts (230)Named to 2012 NL All-Star teamWon 2013 Gold Glove AwardLed his league in starts three times (2012-14)Reached double digits in wins seven times (2010, 2012-17) and 200 innings five times (2011-15)Named winner of 2012 Branch Rickey AwardLed his league in assists by pitchers in three seasons (2011, 2013, 2017)Pitched in two Postseason series, both in 2015, going 0-1 with a 7.11 ERA over two starts. 1) Beltrn on the ballot Carlos Beltrn is the headliner of the players on the ballot for the first time this year. Third year on the ballotPlayed 19 seasons with the Twins, Angels and TigersNine-time Gold Glove Award winner in outfield (2001-09), third-best total of any center fielder in historyNamed to five All-Star Games (2002, 2007, 2009-10, 2013) and earned two Silver Slugger Awards (2009, 2013)Finished in Top 10 of American League MVP voting in 2002 (6th)Topped .300 mark in batting twice (2012-13)Recorded 100-or-more RBI in two seasons (2003, 2007) and reached the 90-RBI mark six other times (2001-02, 2006, 2009-10, 2012)Totaled 20-or-more home runs in 11 seasons (2001-04, 2006-11, 2015)Led his league in center fielder assists three times (2000-01, 2006), double plays twice (2005-06) and putouts once (2001)Totaled 5,263 career put outs in the outfield, 14th all-timeReached 20-stolen base mark in three seasons (2002, 2004-05)Appeared in 11 Postseason series over eight seasons, hitting .274 with four homers and 20 RBI in 48 games. Jake Crumpler: Scott Rolen, Todd Helton, and Billy Wagner all have a pretty good shot at getting in, with the first two being on track to do so in 2023. Third year on the ballotPitched 16 seasons for White Sox, Marlins and Blue JaysRecorded 14 200-plus inning seasons, all consecutively (2001-14), to set American League record Led AL in innings pitched twice (2004-05) and games started twice (2004, 2008)Finished fifth in 2005 AL Cy Young Award votingNamed to five All-Star teams (2002, 2005-06, 2009, 2014), drawing starting assignment for AL in 2005 Mid-Summer ClassicFour-time Gold Glove Award winner (2009-12)Led league in assists among pitchers in five seasons (2001-02, 2004, 2009, 2012)Led MLB in complete games with four during his final season of 2015Won 13-or-more games in 12 of his 16 seasonsPitched no-hitter for White Sox against the Rangers on April 18, 2007Pitched perfect game for White Sox against Rays on July 23, 2009Appeared in five Postseason series, posting 2-1 record with 4.11 ERA over six games, including four startsWent 2-0 over four games during 2005 Postseason while helping White Sox win World Series title. Four times (including once with Houston), he finished in the top five for the Cy Young, and another time finished sixth. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The National Baseball Hall of Fame revealed the 2023 Baseball Writers Association of America Hall of Fame ballot on Monday, with several notable names appearing for the first time, as well as returning candidates hoping to continue trending toward possible enshrinement in Cooperstown. Tim Hardaway Manu Ginobili George Karl Bob Huggins Scott Rolen, who's now in his sixth year of eligibility, looks like he'll get into the Hall of Fame eventually maybe sooner rather than later. Whoever gets the nod will be inducted, alongside Fred McGriff (more on him. Based on these advanced metrics, it would seem that not only is Beltrn one of the best switch-hitters ever, but he is also a top-10 center fielder all time regardless of handedness. Im not one to be beholden to the morals clause or whatever the Hall sanctimoniously calls it, but I think that clause would have to be more than just he wasnt nice. And I think thats what is keeping Kent out. The only knock against Jones is his production post age-30, leaving the case for his lack of longevity to be made. Though all three are no longer eligible on the BBWAA ballot, they appear on this years Contemporary Era ballot. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Over his career, Pettitte reached three All-Star Games while winning five World Series with the Yankees. Last year, the seventh since the Hall purged the rolls of voters more than 10 years removed from coverage, 394 ballots were cast, the fewest of any cycle since 2015, the final cycle before the cutdowns. Beltrn was a nine-time All-Star, won Rookie of the Year in 99, brought home three Gold Glove Awards and two Silver Slugger Awards. Jake listed the statistical portion of the argument for K-Rod but I want to explain the logistics of his case a bit more. I think they end up keeping him from becoming a first ballot Hall-of-Famer as a quasi-punishment for his involvement with the 2017 Astros, but based on his resume, he is a clear first ballot candidate. All-Star outfielder and five-time Silver Slugger Award winner Gary Sheffield, who garnered 40.6 percent of the vote on the last ballot, is in his ninth year of eligibility. Will A-Rod follow a similar trajectory to those two -- all-time greats who ultimately fell short of being voted into the Hall? Here's a look at what could take place. Matt Partridge: I think that Andy Petitte will see the biggest jump in votes in this years ballot. Why Torii Hunter's Hall of Fame case is stronger than you think. The 2023 MLB Hall of Fame ballot has officially been released, and there are several surprises throwing fans for a loop that were revealed. His score of 21.1 not only places him 12th among all relievers, but it also puts him slightly ahead of Hall-of-Famer Lee Smith. To be a new eligible in 2023, a player must have played their last pro . Back to the main ballot. On Jan. 24, the BBWAA will announce the results of its 2023 Hall of Fame vote live from Cooperstown on MLB Network at 6 p.m. deserve to also be in the Hall of Fame. Future Major League Baseball Hall-of-Fame Eligible Players Through 2023 These might not be first-year-ballot inductees, but I believe the following HOF-eligible players will get inducted at some point. Beltrn is one of the strongest names on an otherwise weak ballot and under any other normal circumstances he would most likely be a sure thing to make it in. How some baseball nerds in the 1990s . Candidates remain on the BBWAA ballot for 10 years provided they are not elected and they are named on at least five percent of all ballots cast each year. Matt Partridge: Scott Rolen continues to be the most likely returning candidate to secure the required 75% from this years crop. The star third baseman has made big leaps in the voting every year he's been on the ballot and is fast closing in on the 75% threshold for election. Matt Partridge: It is without question that these two names would even feature on a second year ballot list if they were judged on their ball-playing resume alone. Royals Rumblings - News for January 17, 2023, The best MLB expansion city candidates by three different metrics, Royals Rumblings - News for January 12, 2023, Royals Rumblings - News for January 13, 2023, Red Sox have reportedly discussed Adalberto Mondesi, Royals invite 19 non-roster players to spring training, Royals Rumblings - News for January 11, 2023. Sixth year on the ballotPlayed 17 seasons with the Braves, Dodgers, Rangers, White Sox and Yankees Finished fifth in 1997 National League Rookie of the Year voting, but debuted in the big leagues in 1996 and helped the Braves advance to the World Series, where he batted .400 with two home runs in the Fall ClassicFive-time All-Star (2000, 2002-03, 2005-06) who twice finished in the Top 10 of the NL Most Valuable Player Award voting: 2000 (8th) and 2005 (2nd)10-time Gold Glove Award winner in center field (1998-2007), one of only six outfielders in history to earn at least 10 Gold Glove AwardsReached the 20-home run plateau 10 times (1998-2007), leading NL in home runs in 2005 with 51Drove in 100-or-more runs five times (2000-01, 2003, 2005-06), leading NL in 2005 (128)Scored 100-or-more runs four times (2000-01, 2003, 2006) and reached .300 batting mark once (2000)Stole 20-or-more bases in four seasons (1997-2000)Led all NL center fielders in putouts six times (1998-2002, 2007) and assists three times (1998-99, 2005)Ranks 48th all-time with 434 home runsAmong players with 10-or-more Gold Glove Awards, only Willie Mays, Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Schmidt have more home runsAppeared in 18 Postseason series over 11 seasons with Braves and Yankees, hitting .273 with 43 runs scored, 10 home runs and 34 RBI in 76 gamesMember of Braves 1996 and 1999 National League Championship teams. Beltrn probably wont make it this year, but should eventually. The National Baseball Hall of Fame this morning announced the eight players who'll be considered for induction by the Era Committee, formerly . Newcomers on the ballot in 2023 will feature Carlos Beltran, John Lackey and Jered Weaver. If you care about postseason stats, K-Rod was historically much better in the playoffs, and he holds the single season saves record with 62. Sheffield hit the hardest hit ball Ive ever seen in person, and that also happened to be at the coldest game Ive ever attended. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Jake Crumpler: My gut tells me that Gary Sheffield will take the largest leap from 2022 to 2023. (Brad Mangin/Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). Sixth year on the ballotPlayed 24 seasons with Mariners, Indians, Giants, Rangers, White Sox and Blue JaysThree-time All-Star (1998-99, 2002)11-time Gold Glove Award winner at shortstop (1993-2001, 2005-06), the second-most among all shortstopsIn 2006 at 39 years old, became the oldest infielder to win a Gold Glove AwardCareer leader in defensive games at shortstop with 2,709Led his league in fielding percentage among shortstops six times (1992, 1998, 2000-01, 2005-06) and is the all-time leader in fielding percentage at the position with a mark of .9847Shares record for fewest errors by a shortstop (three, tied with Cal Ripken Jr.) with at least 150 games played in one seasonReached the .300 batting mark in 1999 with career-best .333 averageTopped 100 runs scored mark twice (1999-2000) and stole 20-or-more bases in eight seasons (1995-2000, 2005-06)Led his league in sacrifice hits four times (1997, 1999, 2004-05)Led his league in double plays turned at shortstop once (1993) and putouts at shortstop once (1998)Ranks first all-time in double plays turned at shortstop (1,734), first in career fielding percentage at shortstop (.985), third in career assists at shortstop (7,676) and 11th in career putouts at shortstop (4,102)Ranks 13th all-time in games played (2,968), 17th in singles (2,264), 18th in at-bats (10,586), 44th in hits (2,877) and 72nd in stolen bases (404)Appeared in 11 Postseason series over six seasons, batting .250 with 28 runs scored and 23 stolen bases in 57 gamesMember of Indians 1995 and 1997 American League Championship teamsWon 1996 Hutch Award. 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