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Johan Santana falls off Hall of Fame ballot in first year of eligibility

Johan Santana received less than five percent of this year's Hall of Fame vote, which means he will no longer appear on future ballots.

As I've said before, I don't put a lot of stock in to who does or doesn't get in to the Hall of Fame. I don't get a vote and -- for me -- baseball is more about my perceptions, memories and stories than it'll ever be about stats and accomplishments.

That said, in terms of accumulated statistics, I understand why voters felt Johan came up short. In terms of talent and dominance, though, he may be the most dominant left-handed starting pitcher during any six-year stretch since Sandy Koufax.