It’s Hall of Fame time once again.

Last year, the Draysbay community elected three players to the Hall of Fame (two of which were also selected by the BBWAA). Those three players were Ken Griffey Jr, Mike Piazza, and Jeff Bagwell.

Jeff Bagwell was the lone DRB selectee to not make it to the actual Hall of Fame, so he returns to the ballot this yea

The ballot class of 2017 features 34 players who over their careers accumulated a total of 174 All-Star game nominations, 47 Gold Gloves, 80 Silver Sluggers, 7 Cy Young Awards, and 14 Most Valuable Player awards.

Below, you will find a list of the candidates, followed by the voting ballot, and below that will be a sortable table with statistics for the position players and pitchers.

External links - Ballot - Stat Table (Pitchers & Position Players)

*Stat Table is not recommended for mobile users, unless they use the link above

Arthur Rhodes

A 2nd round pick in the 1988 draft, Rhodes started out his major league career as a starter, but after a few year he was converted to the bullpen. He’d spend the majority of his career as one of the most dependable arms in the league, splitting time with the Orioles, Mariners, Reds, Phillies, Cardinals, Athletics, Rangers, Indians, and Marlins.

Barry Bonds

He was drafted 6th overall in the 1985 draft and made his debut the following year. He’d go on to play 22 seasons, split between the Pirates and Giants in which he won a multitude of awards. He also holds numerous records, most notably the record for most home runs in baseball history.

Billy Wagner

If not for injuries, Wagner would be considered among the greatest relief pitchers of all time, if he isn’t already. The 13th overall selection in the 1993 draft, he spent the better part of his career nailing down games for the Astros, also spending time with the Mets, Phillies, Braves, and Red Sox.

Carlos Guillen

Signed as a 16 year international free agent, Guillen made his major league debut at the age of 22 in 1998. He spent the majority of his career as an above average short stop for the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers.

Casey Blake

A 7th round draft pick in 1996, Blake would eventually become a serviceable player but it took awhile. He found a home in Cleveland where spent several solid seasons, he also played for the Twins, Blue Jays, and Dodgers.

Curt Schilling

A 2nd round draft pick in 1986, Schilling quietly emerged as one of the top starting pitchers in the majors and then he excelled during the twilight of his career, winning multiple World Series rings. During his career, he played for the Phillies, Diamondbacks, Red Sox, Orioles, and Astros.

Derrek Lee

The 14th overall pick in the 1993 draft, Derrek Lee would go on to excel for the Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs, winning a world series with the Marlins. He came close to winning the Triple Crown in 2005, but fell just short. Lee would also play for the Padres, Orioles, Braves, and Pirates.

Edgar Martinez

Signed as a teenager in December of 1982, Martinez would become one of the greatest designated hitters in history. He started out as a third baseman, but he always hit. He was a career Mariner, spending all 18 seasons in Seattle.

Edgar Renteria

Signed as a 15 year old in 1992, Renteria made his debut at the age of 19 in 1996. He went on to play 16 seasons in the majors, winning a couple of World Series rings along the way. During his career, he played with the Marlins, Giants, Braves, Cardinals, Red Sox, Reds, and Tigers.

Fred McGriff

One of the most consistent players in baseball history, McGriff, a 9th round pick in 1981 by the Yankees, was one of the most fearsome bats during the 1990’s across both the National and American Leagues. Throughout his 19 year career, McGriff played for the Blue Jays, Padres, Braves, Rays, Cubs, and Dodgers.

Freddy Sanchez

An 11th round draft pick in the 2000 draft, Sanchez enjoyed 10 years in the major leagues as one of the top second baseman of the middle-2000’s. He’d go on to win a World Series while with the Giants. He also played for the Red Sox and the Pirates.

Gary Sheffield

The 6th overall selection in the 1986 draft, Sheffield made his major league debut in 1988 at the age of 19 and went on to play for 22 years for several teams, racking up over 500 HR along the way. The teams he played for were the Marlins, Dodgers, Brewers, Yankees, Braves, Tigers, Mets, and Padres. Sheffield was drafted out of our own Hillsborough High School.

Ivan Rodriguez

Known for his elite arm behind the plate, ‘Pudge’ enjoyed 21 years in the majors as a catcher. Signed as a teenager in 1988, Rodriguez made his debut in 1991 at the age of 19. Through the years, Rodriguez earned many awards and honors and he played for several teams, including the Rangers, Tigers, Nationals, Yankees, Astros, and the Marlins.

J.D. Drew

The 5th overall selection in the 1998 draft, Drew enjoyed success while healthy, but he struggled to avoid the disabled list. During his prime, he was one of the top outfielders in the game, but he only played for 14 years, splitting time with the Cardinals, Red Sox, Dodgers, and Braves.

Jason Varitek

The longtime captain of the Red Sox was drafted by the Mariners 14th overall in the 1995 draft. He played his entire career in Boston, enjoying 14 years there, and on the way he won a couple of World Series rings.

Jeff Bagwell

A 4th round selection in the 1989 draft, Bagwell would become a career Astro, playing all 14 years in Houston. Known for his low stance, Bagwell was a quiet force during the 90’s and early 00’s and if not for an injured shoulder effectively ending his career, he’s have played a few more years.

Jeff Kent

Drafted in the 20th round of the 1989 draft, Kent would go on to be one of the top second baseman in all of baseball for the next two decades, splitting time with the Giants, Blue Jays, Mets, Dodgers, Astros, and Indians.

Jorge Posada

After being selected in the 24th round of the 1990 draft, Posada struggled to stick in the majors until finally getting a full-time gig with the Yankees in the late 90’s. For the next decade he was among the top catchers in the game, and he spent all 17 years of his career in New York.

Larry Walker

Often overlooked, Walker was one of the most potent bats during the 1990’s and he sailed past the next decade without any of the steroid allegations that cast shadows over the careers of many contemporarie. The Expos signed him as an amateur free agent in 1984, he spent 17 years in the majors, splitting time with the Rockies, Expos, and Cardinals.

Lee Smith

Drafted in the 2nd round of the 1975 draft, Smith made his debut in 1980 and spent the next 18 years finishing ballgames and locking down saves for several different teams, among them were the Cubs, Cardinals, Red Sox, Angels, Expos, Reds, Yankees, and Orioles.

Magglio Ordonez

Injuries completed decimated Ordonez’s career as he was on his way to becoming one of the elite players in baseball. He was signed as a teen in 1991, but wouldn’t make his debut until 1997, however, he’d still play for 15 years, splitting time between the White Sox and Tigers.

Manny Ramirez

Ramirez was selected 13th overall in the 1991 draft and he would spend the next two decades terrorizing the American League, until his career ended abruptly following a suspension from the MLB. He massed over 500 HR during his 19 year career, splitting time with the Indians, Red Sox, Dodgers, White Sox, and the Rays.

Matt Stairs

He may not make the Hall of Fame, but Stairs will forever have his name enshrined in the record books, as has the record for most pinch-hit HR in a career. He spent 19 years in the majors with the Athletics, Royals, Nationals, Phillies, Blue Jays, Pirates, Red Sox, Rangers, Padres, Cubs, Tigers, and the Brewers.

Melvin Mora

Originally signed in 1991, Mora took eight years to make his major league debut, first appearing in 1999 at the age of 27. He spent the majority of his career as an above-average third baseman for the Orioles, also spending a few seasons of his 13 year long career with the Rockies, Diamondbacks, and Mets.

Mike Cameron

An 18th round draft pick in 1991, Cameron made his debut in 1995. He went on to be one of the top center fielders in baseball for the next decade and a half before injuries ultimately derailed his career. He spent the best part of his 17 year long career with the Mariners, also spending time with the White Sox, Reds, Mets, Red Sox, Padres, Marlins, and Brewers.

Mike Mussina

The 20th overall selection in 1990, Mussina quickly made his debut the following season and he immediately became one of the top pitchers in all of baseball. He enjoyed all 18 years of his career on the east coast, pitching for both the Orioles and Yankees.

Orlando Cabrera

Originally signed by the Expos in 1993, Cabrera made his debut in 1997 and spent the next decade being an above average short stop making stops in Montreal, Los Angeles, Minnesota, San Francisco, Oakland, Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Chicago during his 17 year career.

Pat Burrell

The number one overall pick in the 1998 draft, Burrell quickly made a splash the following year displaying impressive power. His offensive production would keep him in the majors for over a decade, playing for 12 years, splitting time with the Phillies, Rays, and Giants.

Roger Clemens

Drafted 19th overall in the 1983 draft, Clemens made his debut in 1986 and quickly became one of the top, if not the best pitcher in all off baseball. For the next two decades, Clemens racked up historic numbers, playing for 24 years splitting time with the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Yankees, and Astros.

Sammy Sosa

Signed by the Rangers as a teenager in 1985, Sosa made his debut in 1989 at the age of 20. After struggling during his first few seasons, Sosa developed serious power and became one of the biggest offensive threats during 90’s and early 00’s. He surpassed the 600 HR plateau during his 18 years, that he split time with the Cubs, White Sox, Orioles, and Rangers.

Tim Raines

A 5th round selection in 1977, Raines would become one of the most successful speedsters in baseball history, racking up over 800 stolen bases during his 23 years in the majors, along the way playing for the Expos, White Sox, Yankees, Athletcs, Marlins, and Orioles.

Tim Wakefield

He was selected in the 8th round of the 1988 draft by the Pirates, but after injuries threatened his career, Wakefield developed a knuckleball that allowed him to stay in the majors for 19 years, pitching for the Red Sox and Pirates while stymieing hitters with a 60mph pitch.

Trevor Hoffman

An 11th round selection in 1989, Hoffman would become one of the top closers of the next two decades, finishing over 800 games throughout his 18 year long career, nailing down games for the Marlins, Padres, and Brewers.

Vladimir Guerrero

Signed as a teenager in 1993, Guerrero made his debut in 1996 at the age of 21. He’d spend the next decade and a half as possibly the top right fielder in all of baseball, playing the majority of his 16 year long carer for the Angels and Expo, also playing for the Orioles and Rangers.

External links - Ballot - Stat Table (Pitchers & Position Players)

*Stat Table is not recommended for mobile users, unless they use the link above

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