Baseball Hall of Fame: Curt Schilling hurts his chances with political persistence
Former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling did it again. In a recent tweet, the ultra-conservative took on the Parkland Shooting in Florida and helped spread one of the wildest conspiracy theories out there. As Schilling may ultimately learn, it’s not his political views as much as his persistence that will cost him inclusion into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
If you look at former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling’s resume, you see a lot of great numbers. Although he never won a Cy Young Award, the talented righty won multiple World Series. It was while pitching in the postseason that he delivered his most memorable moments. A bloody sock, dominating alongside Randy Johnson, and other epic performances highlighted his career — which you would think would be Baseball Hall of Fame worthy.
Post-playing days haven’t been as strong. Schilling continues to get involved in political chatter. His latest decision may have cost him any chance at getting into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Schilling, a devoted Republican, retweeted the conspiracy theory claiming one of the students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was a crisis actor.
Schilling didn’t deliver any outrageous words with it. All he said was one word: “Anyone?”
Whether he believes it or not is up for debate. Since he tends to side with the ring, we can make some assumptions.
Baseball Hall of Fame: Why Curt Schilling Will Never Get into Cooperstown
It’s unfortunate Curt Schilling’s days in retirement are heavily-focused on his political opinions and not his playing days. Schilling should be there alongside other borderline Hall of Famers each year, vying for their ticket to Cooperstown. Instead, Schilling is sitting behind a computer and making enemies.
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Maybe the saddest part of all is that Schilling doesn’t seem to realize exactly why he’s not Hall of Fame material. His numbers are debatable. I do think he gets in on that alone. Voters are petty, and in this tense political climate, it’s best to keep your opinions to yourself.
Schilling is not in the Baseball Hall of Fame for two reasons. The first is that he played at a time when there were a lot of very talented players. He’s up against a strong field. The second and more damning reason is his persistence with voicing his unfavorable opinions. Plenty of Republicans are in the Baseball Hall of Fame. None used their fame to anger Democrat-minded folk continually. Schilling’s unwillingness to back down is the real problem.
Major League Baseball did a wonderful thing this week by honoring the victims of the Parkland Shooting. Schilling, from his castle high atop wherever it is he bullies people on the Internet, took a different route. He touched on a sensitive subject and not in the most appropriate way.
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Perhaps his goal isn’t landing in Cooperstown. Curt Schilling seems more focused on a career in politics. Already employed by Breitbart Radio, we may need to prepare for Schilling 2020 posters. At least in a political election, he doesn’t need 75% of the vote.