April 14, 2008 – Source: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images North America
The grand entrance of this .275/.328/.433 hitter to the Hall is most unlikely. Aurilia was a good player, with one near-perfect season as the National League hit leader (206), 37 home runs and a .324 average. However, one out of 15 years does not (should not) be the means to an induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Aurilia may get some votes his first year on the ballot, but almost guaranteed, he will not get enough to enter.