Mar 29, 2014; Montreal, Quebec, CAN;
Larry Walker(33) is introduced during the ceremony for the 1994 Expos before the game between the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Larry Walker
Walker returns to the ballot for a fifth year, holding over 2,000 career hits and five All Star appearances. He was an excellent defender, finishing his career with a .313/.400/.565 line and 141 OPS+. Walker won the 1997 NL MVP, took home seven Gold Gloves and three Silver Sluggers. Two times, he led the NL in OPS and in batting average three times.
The only case against Walker would be his that he spent most of his career with the Rockies, which means most of his time was spent at hitter-friendly Coors Field. There were only four seasons that Walker participated in 140 or more games, and five seasons that he appeared in 100 or fewer. His durability as a player weakens his case to gain votes.