Known mostly for being a Starting Pitcher with the Chicago Cubs, Ryan Dempster was a two time All Star who amassed over 2,000 Strikeouts over his career. Dempster would win the World Series in his final year in baseball as a member of the Boston Red Sox in 2013.
The Bullet Points
Country of Origin:Sechelt, British Colombia, Canada
Eligible In:Tuesday, 01 January 2019
Position:Pitcher
Played For:Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Florida Marlins, Texas Rangers
Major Accolades and Awards:2 Time All Star (2000 & 2008) World Series Rings (1) (Boston Red Sox, 2013)
Other Points of Note:Top Ten Cy Young Finishes: (Won the AL 2003 & NL 2010 Cy Young) (NL: 2006, 8th) 1 Top Ten Finish (Earned Run Average) 2 Top Ten Finishes (Wins) 5 Top Ten Finishes (SO/9) 2 Top Ten Finishes (Innings Pitched) 3 Top Ten Finishes (Strikeouts) 1 Top Ten Finish (Complete Games) 3 Top Ten Finishes (Shutouts) 1 Top Ten Finish (ERA+) 1 Top Ten Finish (FIP) 3 Top Ten Finishes (Saves) 1 Top Ten Finish (WAR for Pitchers)
Notable All Time Rankings:53. SO/9: 7.824 64. Strikeouts: 2,075
Should be Inducted As A:Chicago Cub
Should Ryan Dempster be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 33.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 25%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.3%