Carl Pavano had a few good seasons as a Starting Pitcher, most notably in 2003 where he helped the Marlins win the World Series and the season after where he made the National League All Star Team and finished 6th in Cy Young voting. Pavano had 108 Wins a career bWAR of 17.0.
The Bullet Points: Country of Origin: U.S.A. (New Britain, CT)
Eligible In: The 2018 Vote
Position: Pitcher
Played For: Montreal Expos Florida Marlins New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins
Major Accolades and Awards: 1 Time All Star (2004) Most Complete Games (1) (AL) (2010) Most Shutouts (1) (AL) (2010) World Series Rings (1) (Florida Marlins, 2003)
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Cy Young Finishes: (NL: 2004, 6th) 1 Top Ten Finish (Earned Run Average) 2 Top Ten Finishes (Wins) 1 Top Ten Finish (WHIP) 2 Top Ten Finishes (Innings Pitched) 2 Top Ten Finishes (Complete Games) 1 Top Ten Finish (WAR for Pitchers)
Notable All Time Rankings: None
Should Carl Pavano be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 25%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
A four time All Star, Brian Fuentes spent his entire career as a Relief Pitcher. With his sidearm delivery, Fuentes would record 204 career Saves including leading the American League in 2009. He would retire with a career bWAR of 10.2.
The Bullet Points: Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Merced, California)
Eligible In: The 2018 Vote
Position: Pitcher
Played For: Seattle Mariners Colorado Rockies Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Minnesota Twins Oakland A’s St. Louis Cardinals
Major Accolades and Awards: 4 Time All Star (2005, 2006, 2007 & 2009) Most Saves (1) (AL) (2009) World Series Rings (None)
Other Points of Note: 4 Top Ten Finishes (Saves)
Notable All Time Rankings: 42. Saves: 204
Should Brian Fuentes be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 42.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
Used mostly as a Starting Pitcher throughout his career, Brad Penny was a two time All Star while with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was the second runner up for the National League Cy Young Award in 2007. Penny had an overall record of 119 and 100 with a career bWAR of 19.5.
The Bullet Points: Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Blackwell, OK)
Eligible In: The 2018 Vote
Position: Pitcher
Played For: Florida Marlins Los Angeles Dodgers Boston Red Sox San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Tigers
Major Accolades and Awards: 2 Time All Star (2003 & 2004) Most Wins (1) (NL) (2006) World Series Rings (1) (Florida Marlins, 2003)
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Cy Young Finishes: (NL: 2007, 3rd) 1 Top Ten Finish (Earned Run Average) 2 Top Ten Finishes (Wins) 1 Top Ten Finishes (WHIP) 1 Top Ten Finish (Innings Pitched) 1 Top Ten Finish (WAR for Pitchers)
Notable All Time Rankings: None
Should Brad Penny 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. - 33.3%
Brad Lidge spent his entire career as a Relief Pitcher and in 2008, he would easily have his most memorable season where he won the National League Comeback Player of the Year, the NL Rolaids Reliever of the Year, finished fourth in Cy Young Voting, never blew a Save and won the World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Overall he recorded 225 Saves in his career.
The Bullet Points: Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Sacramento, California)
Eligible In: The 2018 Vote
Position: Pitcher
Played For: Houston Astros Philadelphia Phillies Washington Nationals
Major Accolades and Awards: 2 Time All Star (2005 & 2008) Comeback Player of the Year (NL) (2008) Rolaids Reliever of the Year (NL) (2008) World Series Rings (Philadelphia Phillies, 2008)
Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes: (NL: 2008, 8th) Top Ten Cy Young Finishes: (NL: 2004, 8th) & (NL: 2008, 4th) 6 Top Ten Finishes (Saves)
Notable All Time Rankings: 38. Saves: 225
Should Brad Lidge be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 63.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.5%