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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
HOF 39
There have been 39 pitchers voted into the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA. That is one select group of pitchers. A few tidbits before I say what I need to say. The last 3 pitchers selected by these guys were all relievers.
The oldest one is Cy Young, born 1867, and the youngest is Eck, born 1954 (87 years apart). We can see that means that roughly every two years, there is one pitcher the BBWAA thinks is worthy. 14 of those 39 (36%) were born between 1935 (Koufax) and 1947 (Ryan) (12 years apart). Clearly, voters were impressed with the pitching in the 1960s and 70s.
Anyway, I like to start the era with Bob Feller, born 1918. Between Feller and Eck, we have 24 pitchers selected in those 37 birth years (and Blyleven will eventually make it 25). That seems to be a better rate as to what to expect. Every three years, two pitchers are selected.
Pedro Martinez was born in 1971. So, in the 17 birth years from 1955 to 1971, we should expect some 10-13 pitchers to be selected by the BBWAA. Here are the 11 best:
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