Another member of the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals championship team who is eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019, Jake Westbrook actually had his best years with the Cleveland Indians. Westbrook was used primarily as a Starting Pitcher and would retire with a record of 105 and 103.
The Bullet Points
Country of Origin:Athens, Georgia, U.S.A.
Eligible In:Tuesday, 01 January 2019
Position:Pitcher
Played For:Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals
Major Accolades and Awards:1 Time All Star (2004) Most Complete Games (1) (AL) (2004) Most Shutouts (1) (AL) (2006) World Series Rings (1) (St. Louis Cardinals, 2011)
Other Points of Note:1 Top Ten Finish (Earned Run Average) 2 Top Ten Finishes (Wins) 1 Top Ten Finish (WHIP) 3 Top Ten Finishes (Innings Pitched) 3 Top Ten Finishes (Complete Games) 3 Top Ten Finishes (Shutouts)
Should be Inducted As A:Cleveland Indian
Should Jake Westbrook be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 0%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%