It is easy to look at Gary Sheffield as a polarizing player, but given the rest of this year’s Hall of Fame ballot, even that statement is muted by comparison. I’m not sure there is a more competitive and underappreciated player on this ballot than Sheffield. He was never afraid to say what was on his mind and he didn’t hesitate to inform everyone if he found himself in what he thought was a less-than-desirable situation. Still, the man was a pure hitter with one of the hardest and memorable swings in the game. He has Hall of Fame numbers across the board offensively, but that outspokenness and a connection to BALCO has slowed his Hall of Fame push.
Hall of Fame Profile: Gary Sheffield
