2016 Hall of Fame Predictions

This year’s Hall of Fame ballot has 32 players total (link is external), including 15 newcomers, for voters to consider. Last year’s elections saw four worthy candidates elected—Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz, and Craig Biggio—and only one new-comer—Ken Griffey Jr.—is likely to get elected this year. This election is thus a crucial one for down-ballot players, especially given the reduction in the number of years a player can remain on the ballot from 15 to 10 made in 2015. Tim Raines is in his 9^th year of 10, Jeff Bagwell is in his 6^th year already, and Curt Schilling (4^th year) and Mike Mussina (3^rd year) need to start building momentum.