Harold Baines election to the Hall of fame by the Today’s Game Era Ballot was met with mixed responses. Fans of the Chicago White Sox and of Baines were excited. Many who played with Baines praised the move. However, many commentators said he didn’t deserve it and it represented a watering down of the Hall of Fame. I for one, think it is a great thing.
Baines isn’t the greatest player to make the Hall of Fame and he isn’t the worst either. That distinction would belong to someone like Lloyd Waner who only accumulated a 24.