February 22, 2013; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves special instructor
Fred McGriff(27) during spring training against the Detroit Tigers at Disney Wide World of Sports complex, Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Fred McGriff
McGriff was a five-time All Star who finished out 1989 leading in home runs, OPS and OPS+. He also recorded the most home runs in 1992, but finished his career at 493. He more than likely could have passed the 500 mark, had it not been for the player’s strike from 1994 to 1995, which he took part in.
McGriff has already been on the ballot five times with his highest percentage being 23.9. His count fell to 11.7 percent last year. He has the numbers to get into the Hall, but to do so his biggest obstacle to over come would be this year’s overcrowded ballot.