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VanillaGorilla · 11-18-2012, 06:53 PM

Two pitchers and two hitters enter in a class that rivals 1976 for the strongest since the inaugural 1936 class. Three of the four entrants come in on the First Ballot standard, two in their first year of eligibility.

In 1991, RL HOF lock Mike Piazza makes his debut.

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RL HOFer Amos Rusie was part of the back log of computer inducted candidates waiting for a first ballot screening. He gets in on that screening (both Ink and HOFm/s composites above Hall average), but in what was a surprise, was the only one of those candidates that met those standards.

Rusie was drafted by the Cardinals with the 6th overall pick in 1963. He pitched for them through the 1976 season before leaving as a Free Agent to Baltimore. He made stops in Cleveland and California, Maryland before retiring in 1982.

His rookie season he struck out 368 batters as he went 17-14 with an OOTP ERA of 2.67 (npa ERA+ of 135) to win Rookie of the Year honors.

10 times in his career he struck out 200+ batters. In 1969 he posted the 2nd highest strikeout total all time with 407 (Al Pratt, 423 in 1884) as he won his third consecutive CYA as he won a career high 28 games vs 10 losses with an OOTP ERA of 1.89 (npa ERA+ 191). In those three consecutive CYA seasons, his OOTP ERA was below 2.00 for each year.

Rusie hes 4 of the top 10 strike out totals in a season, and 5 of the top 12.

He won 3 CYA, and was named to 7 All Star teams as he posted a career record of 300-211. His 4765 career strikeouts is second only to Sandy Koufax. He compiled a career OOTP ERA of 3.01 (npa ERA+128).

He pitched in 4 post seasons, but only had a 2-5 record in 8 appearances (7 starts). He won a WS with the Cleveland Indians in 1979 (going 18-6 at the age of 38, in the regular season). In a complete departure from RL, the 1970s saw the Cleveland Indians put together dominant teams. Rusie is the first player from the 1979 WS winner to enter the Hall, but he will not be the last.

Black Ink: 68 (52)
Gray Ink: 212 (179)
HOFm: 279 (186)
HOFs: 59 (42)

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The Selection Committee gets nostalgic and decides to give The Call from The Hall to Ian Kennedy, who is now the oldest player to receive an induction. Kennedy gives his induction speech at the age of 132.

Brett Butler, the player who was previously the oldest inductee says his mark was more note worthy because he overcame cancer. Kennedy retorts that that means nothing.....everyone is this world overcomes their cancer. Cool place.

Ian Kennedy was the first pick of the third rd in 1879, the first rookie draft following the first season played in the league. There were only 8 teams then, so he was the 17th player selected, over all.

Kennedy played from 1880 through 1902. He won 202 games and lost 209. He was always a favorite of the writers. His career OOTP ERA is 2.57, a npa ERA+ of 111.

Kennedy pitched for some HORRIBLE Cincinnati teams. In 1881 he went 18-24 on a team that finished 29-55...yep, he won 62% of their games.

In 1887 he was mercifully traded to the Washington Nationals. He was relegated to the bullpen behind HOF starters James Burke and Al Pratt as the Nats won consecutive titles in 1887 and 1888. He had a combined ERA under 1.00 those years.

Kennedy enters on the Veteran Standard.

Black: 27
Gray: 142
HOFm: 91
HOFs: 32

11-18-2012, 06:53 PM	#89
VanillaGorilla All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,371	Class of 1991, Pitchers: Rusie, Kennedy Two pitchers and two hitters enter in a class that rivals 1976 for the strongest since the inaugural 1936 class. Three of the four entrants come in on the First Ballot standard, two in their first year of eligibility. In 1991, RL HOF lock Mike Piazza makes his debut. --------------------- RL HOFer Amos Rusie was part of the back log of computer inducted candidates waiting for a first ballot screening. He gets in on that screening (both Ink and HOFm/s composites above Hall average), but in what was a surprise, was the only one of those candidates that met those standards. Rusie was drafted by the Cardinals with the 6th overall pick in 1963. He pitched for them through the 1976 season before leaving as a Free Agent to Baltimore. He made stops in Cleveland and California, Maryland before retiring in 1982. His rookie season he struck out 368 batters as he went 17-14 with an OOTP ERA of 2.67 (npa ERA+ of 135) to win Rookie of the Year honors. 10 times in his career he struck out 200+ batters. In 1969 he posted the 2nd highest strikeout total all time with 407 (Al Pratt, 423 in 1884) as he won his third consecutive CYA as he won a career high 28 games vs 10 losses with an OOTP ERA of 1.89 (npa ERA+ 191). In those three consecutive CYA seasons, his OOTP ERA was below 2.00 for each year. Rusie hes 4 of the top 10 strike out totals in a season, and 5 of the top 12. He won 3 CYA, and was named to 7 All Star teams as he posted a career record of 300-211. His 4765 career strikeouts is second only to Sandy Koufax. He compiled a career OOTP ERA of 3.01 (npa ERA+128). He pitched in 4 post seasons, but only had a 2-5 record in 8 appearances (7 starts). He won a WS with the Cleveland Indians in 1979 (going 18-6 at the age of 38, in the regular season). In a complete departure from RL, the 1970s saw the Cleveland Indians put together dominant teams. Rusie is the first player from the 1979 WS winner to enter the Hall, but he will not be the last. Black Ink: 68 (52) Gray Ink: 212 (179) HOFm: 279 (186) HOFs: 59 (42) ------------------------- The Selection Committee gets nostalgic and decides to give The Call from The Hall to Ian Kennedy, who is now the oldest player to receive an induction. Kennedy gives his induction speech at the age of 132. Brett Butler, the player who was previously the oldest inductee says his mark was more note worthy because he overcame cancer. Kennedy retorts that that means nothing.....everyone is this world overcomes their cancer. Cool place. Ian Kennedy was the first pick of the third rd in 1879, the first rookie draft following the first season played in the league. There were only 8 teams then, so he was the 17th player selected, over all. Kennedy played from 1880 through 1902. He won 202 games and lost 209. He was always a favorite of the writers. His career OOTP ERA is 2.57, a npa ERA+ of 111. Kennedy pitched for some HORRIBLE Cincinnati teams. In 1881 he went 18-24 on a team that finished 29-55...yep, he won 62% of their games. In 1887 he was mercifully traded to the Washington Nationals. He was relegated to the bullpen behind HOF starters James Burke and Al Pratt as the Nats won consecutive titles in 1887 and 1888. He had a combined ERA under 1.00 those years. Kennedy enters on the Veteran Standard. Black: 27 Gray: 142 HOFm: 91 HOFs: 32 Last edited by VanillaGorilla; 11-18-2012 at 06:55 PM.