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jg2977 · 06-30-2025, 06:44 AM

January 5th, 1916

“And for the legends hoping to hear their name called—this year, it just wasn’t meant to be.”

The ballots have been cast. The votes counted. And for the men who thrilled crowds, swung for history, and etched moments into baseball lore… the doors to Cooperstown remain shut.

Not a single player was elected to the Hall of Fame in this year’s vote. The top vote-getter, outfielder Fabião Zegri, received support from just 20.4% of eligible voters in his first year on the ballot—well short of the 75% threshold required for induction. He’ll live to fight another year, but for now, the Hall remains silent.

Other notable names? Third baseman Juan Rodriguez, also in his first year of eligibility, finished with 11.5% of the vote—a reminder that greatness can sometimes be lost in the shuffle of history. And veterans of the ballot like Rod Valdes and Eddie Lujano, now in their third year of eligibility, continue to hang on with 9.3% and 8.9% respectively.

There were casualties too. Players who failed to garner 5% of the vote have officially dropped off the ballot—men like Jose Salas, a power-hitting first baseman with postseason heroics, and Chris Bird, a shortstop with more range than recognition. Their time is done. Their Hall hopes now rest with the Veterans Committee.

Here are the full results:

LF Fabião Zegri – 20.4% (1st year)
3B Juan Rodriguez – 11.5% (1st year)
RF Rod Valdes – 9.3% (3rd year)
3B Eddie Lujano – 8.9% (3rd year)
LF Sam Gingerich – 5.8% (3rd year)
1B Jose Salas – 4.8% (3rd year) – Dropped
SS Chris Bird – 1.9% (1st year) – Dropped
SS Dave Wasserman – 1.6% (1st year) – Dropped
1B Kyle Hines – 0.3% (1st year) – Dropped
LF Marcos Zambrano – 0.0% (1st year) – Dropped
1B Jonathan Petty – 0.0% (1st year) – Dropped
1B Tom Post – 0.0% (1st year) – Dropped

In a game built on legacy, Cooperstown is still waiting for its next chapter. And so the story continues—for the hopefuls, the near-misses, and the long shots. Because in baseball, as in life, the dream never fades… even when the phone doesn’t ring.

06-30-2025, 06:44 AM	#2484
jg2977 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 24,526	January 5th, 1916 “And for the legends hoping to hear their name called—this year, it just wasn’t meant to be.” The ballots have been cast. The votes counted. And for the men who thrilled crowds, swung for history, and etched moments into baseball lore… the doors to Cooperstown remain shut. Not a single player was elected to the Hall of Fame in this year’s vote. The top vote-getter, outfielder Fabião Zegri, received support from just 20.4% of eligible voters in his first year on the ballot—well short of the 75% threshold required for induction. He’ll live to fight another year, but for now, the Hall remains silent. Other notable names? Third baseman Juan Rodriguez, also in his first year of eligibility, finished with 11.5% of the vote—a reminder that greatness can sometimes be lost in the shuffle of history. And veterans of the ballot like Rod Valdes and Eddie Lujano, now in their third year of eligibility, continue to hang on with 9.3% and 8.9% respectively. There were casualties too. Players who failed to garner 5% of the vote have officially dropped off the ballot—men like Jose Salas, a power-hitting first baseman with postseason heroics, and Chris Bird, a shortstop with more range than recognition. Their time is done. Their Hall hopes now rest with the Veterans Committee. Here are the full results: LF Fabião Zegri – 20.4% (1st year) 3B Juan Rodriguez – 11.5% (1st year) RF Rod Valdes – 9.3% (3rd year) 3B Eddie Lujano – 8.9% (3rd year) LF Sam Gingerich – 5.8% (3rd year) 1B Jose Salas – 4.8% (3rd year) – Dropped SS Chris Bird – 1.9% (1st year) – Dropped SS Dave Wasserman – 1.6% (1st year) – Dropped 1B Kyle Hines – 0.3% (1st year) – Dropped LF Marcos Zambrano – 0.0% (1st year) – Dropped 1B Jonathan Petty – 0.0% (1st year) – Dropped 1B Tom Post – 0.0% (1st year) – Dropped In a game built on legacy, Cooperstown is still waiting for its next chapter. And so the story continues—for the hopefuls, the near-misses, and the long shots. Because in baseball, as in life, the dream never fades… even when the phone doesn’t ring.