Michael Young was a seven time All Star, a former Batting Champion and a two time leader in Hits, but his relatively low bWAR, largely due to poor defensive numbers could easily take him out of the equation for those who follow the SABR stats. Young was a very good player who had well over 2,000 Hits and retired with a .300 Batting Average but he will struggle to make it past the first year on the ballot.

Lance Berkman was the third “Killer B” of the Houston Astros, though it was his Comeback Player of the Year season with St. Louis (that also netted him his only World Series Ring) that he might hold most dear.

“The Greek God of Walks”, Kevin Youkilis is also a “God” at Fenway as the popular infielder is a two time World Series Champion as a member of the Red Sox. Youkilis finished as high as third in MVP voting (2008) and he was a three time All Star as well as a one time Gold Glove winner.

Known mostly for his speed, Juan Pierre would lead his respective league in Stolen Bases three times and would also lead the NL in Hits twice. Pierre, a member of the 2004 World Series Champion, Florida Marlins is also a member of the 2,000 Hit Club.