For a seven-year period, Johan Santana was regarded was regarded as one of the top Pitchers in Baseball, where he won the American League Cy Young Award Twice, winning the ERA Title three times and leading his league in WHIP four years in a row.
An average Starting Pitcher for most of his tenure in Major League Baseball, Jeff Suppan had his best moment in 2006, where as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals he won the World Series. In that post season, Suppan was awarded the NLCS MVP.
The Bullet Points: Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Oklahoma City, OK)
Eligible In: The 2018 Vote
Position: Pitcher
Played For: Boston Red Sox Arizona Diamondbacks Kansas City Royals Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee Brewers San Diego Padres
Major Accolades and Awards: NLCS MVP (1) (2006) World Series Rings (1) (St. Louis Cardinals, 2006)
Other Points of Note: 2 Top Ten Finishes (Wins) 1 Top Ten Finish (Innings Pitched) 4 Top Ten Finishes (Complete Games)
Notable All Time Rankings: None
Should Jeff Suppan 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%
As part of the New York Mets’ “Generation K”, much was expected of Jason Isringhausen and though he did not meet expectations as a Starting Pitcher, he did become a very effective Relief Pitcher, making two All Star Games, and leading the National League in Saves in 2004. Isringhausen would record 300 career Major League Saves in total, and another 11 in the Post Season.
The Bullet Points: Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Brighton, IL)
Eligible In: The 2018 Vote
Position: Pitcher
Played For: New York Mets Oakland A’s St. Louis Cardinals Tampa Bay Rays Los Angeles Angels
Major Accolades and Awards: 3 Time All Star (2000 & 2005) Most Saves (1) (NL) (2004) World Series Rings (None)
Other Points of Note: 6 Top Ten Finishes (Saves)
Notable All Time Rankings: 24. Saves: 300 79. Games Played: 724
Should Jason Isringhausen be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 25%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 37.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 25%
Wine and scotch got better with age, and for years the sporting world thought Jamie Moyer did too. He holds multiple pitching records in regards to the oldest pitcher to do (insert accomplishment here) and is one of the rare players to have competed in four decades.