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Despite one's feelings on the Hall of Fame and who will or will not get in and all that hullabaloo, it is still quite fun to see some of the all-time greats get honored with one of the highest distinctions the game can offer. This weekend was quite exciting as four very good players were enshrined. Let's take a look at their stats for old time's sake.
Name | Position | Vote % | Games | Hits | Home runs | Average | wRC+ | WAR |
Craig Biggio | Second | 82.7 | 2850 | 3060 | 291 | 0.281 | 115 | 65.8 |
Name | Position | Vote % | Games | Strikeouts | Wins | ERA | ERA- | WAR |
Randy Johnson | Pitcher | 97.3 | 618 | 4875 | 303 | 3.29 | 75 | 111.8 |
Pedro Martinez | Pitcher | 91.1 | 476 | 3154 | 219 | 2.93 | 66 | 85.4 |
John Smoltz | Pitcher | 82.9 | 723 | 3084 | 213 | 3.33 | 81 | 81.6 |
So yeah, some pretty good players. - ESPN; MLB
what else is going on in baseball...
- How do the new Hall of Famers compare to the past ones? - MLB
- The trade deadline is upon us. Check out all these rumors here. - SBNation
- Dave Cameron attempts to predict the trade deadline. - Fangraphs
- Paul Rudd completes the Dizzy Sports challenge. - MLB
- So, there was an alligator in the dugout. - Cut4
- Zack Greinke's scoreless streak was snapped at 45 2/3 innings. - MLB
- Could Cole Hamels's final game for the Phillies be a no-hitter? - Grantland
- Pedro Martinez calls Randy Johnson his "brother from another mother". - Cut4
- The Mariners turn a triple play. - MLB
- What the acquisition of Johnny Cueto means for the Royals. - Fangraphs
what the cardinals are up to...
- The Cardinals traded for Steve Cishek. - Viva el Birdos
- They are hoping he can be a bounce-back candidate. - Viva el Birdos
- The team traded Kyle Barraclough. What did they give up? - Viva el Birdos
KNOW THINE ENEMY...
the cincinnati reds
- Johnny Cueto has been traded in what is sure to be an epic tale of betrayal, discovery, and heartache. - MLB
- What is next for the Reds? - Red Reporter
- For all things Reds check out Red Reporter. - Red Reporter
the nl central
- Could Gerrit Cole win the Cy Young? - 120 Sports
- Standings
St. Louis Cardinals | 63 | 35 | .643 | - |
Pittsburgh Pirates | 57 | 41 | .582 | 6.0 |
Chicago Cubs | 51 | 46 | .526 | 11.5 |
Cincinnati Reds | 43 | 53 | .448 | 19.0 |
Milwaukee Brewers | 43 | 56 | .434 | 20.5 |
weekend scoreboard:
Friday, July 24 | Braves | 2 | Cardinals | 4 | TC Recap | VEB Recap |
Saturday. July 25 | Braves | 0 | Cardinals | 1 | TC Recap | VEB Recap |
Sunday, July 26 | Braves | 3 | Cardinals | 2 | TC Recap | VEB Recap |
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