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We thought it prudent to let you know what we have been working on and what you can expect over the next 60 days here at Notinhalloffame.com.

We will soon be adding names to our futures sections on the Hockey and Baseball sections, allowing you to vote and comment on many new entries who will be Hall of Fame eligible in the coming years.

Afterward, we will begin tackling the revisions of our Notinhalloffame Football list of the top 300 former players to consider for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  Simultaneously, we will tackle the Notinhalloffame Basketball List for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Notinhalloffame list for the WWE Hall of Fame.

We will update you on our progress as we go, and as always, we thank you for your support.

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Sheldon Richardson

The New York Jets appeared to have struck gold with their 2013 First Round Pick (13th Overall) in Sheldon Richardson.  The former Missouri Tiger won the Defensive Rookie of the Year, recorded 78 Tackles, and was even used occasionally at Fullback, where he rushed for two Touchdowns.  Richardson did not have a sophomore jinx and was used more on the pass rush, with 8 Sacks and 21 Quarterback Hits.  He went to his first Pro Bowl, but that would be it, as Richardson could not replicate those first two years again.

Richardson’s play did not fall off a cliff, but he was never again in the conversation as a potential top-tier defender.  He played two more seasons with the Jets, then bounced around over the next five seasons with stops in Seattle, Minnesota (twice) and Cleveland.  Richardson retired after the 2021 Season and had an even 500 Combined Tackles with 33.5 Sacks. 

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Wilson Ramos

Wilson Ramos emerged from obscurity in Venezuela and made his MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2010. However, he had his most successful run as a Washington National between 2010 and 2016, earning him the nickname "Buffalo".

After only seven games with the Twins, Ramos was traded to D.C. where he finished fourth in the NL Rookie of the Year voting the following year. Despite battling multiple injuries, he had a career-best season in 2016, hitting 148 hits, 22 home runs, driving in 80 runs, and achieving a batting average and slugging percentage of .496. He was named an All-Star and a Silver Slugger, which was a surprise considering his previous years. Unfortunately, his season ended in mid-September due to a torn ACL, and he never played for the Nats again. Instead, he became a free agent and signed with Tampa.

Ramos started 2018 on the injured reserve list but returned to make his second All-Star team. However, he was traded to Philadelphia later that year. Ramos then signed with the Mets and had one more successful season, but he only played for two more years, spending one more year in New York and playing with Detroit and Cleveland.

Throughout his career, Ramos recorded 946 hits and 136 home runs.

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Will Harris

Will Harris will need a miracle to make the 2027 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, but as we always say here at Notinhalloffame.com; ANYONE who played ten years in the Majors has a career to envy.

Harris played his entire career out of the bullpen, first with Colorado and then Arizona, both of which waived him. He was then signed by the Houston Astros, where he had his best success. Harris found a late-inning setup role and had a 1.90 ERA and 0.901 WHIP over 71 Innings. The year after, he went to the All-Star game, saved 12 Games (a career-high), and played a role in the Astros’ World Series win in 2017.  After another solid season, Harris’ 2019 saw him set a personal best 1.50 ERA, and he again helped them reach the World Series, though this time, they lost to Washington.  Coincidentally, he signed with the Nationals the following year.

The peak was over as his 2020 was average, and he was injured in 2021 with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.  He only played in eight Games, and wasn’t the same.  Harris never recovered it and retired shortly after.

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Wade Davis

Wade Davis started his Major League career as a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2009. He had a good start, winning 12 games and losing 10 in 2010, and a similar season in 2011. However, in 2012 the Rays decided to move him to the bullpen where he found more success, lowering his ERA to 2.43 over 70.1 innings. After the season, he was traded to the Kansas City Royals where he became a well-known player.

In 2013, Davis returned to the rotation but struggled with a high ERA. The Royals moved him back to the bullpen in 2014, where he excelled as a set-up man, not the main closer. That year, he had a great performance with a 1.00 ERA and 0.847 WHIP, earning him eighth place in the Cy Young voting. Davis also helped the Royals reach the World Series by winning two games in the playoffs.

Davis had an even better year in 2015, helping the Royals win the World Series. He finished sixth in the Cy Young voting, going 8-1 with a 0.94 ERA and 0.787 WHIP. In the playoffs, he earned the Babe Ruth Award by recording four saves, 18 strikeouts, and no earned runs over 10.2 innings. Davis was a critical part of the championship-winning team and had an excellent performance throughout the season.

After another good year with the Royals, Davis was traded to the Chicago Cubs, where he became an All-Star in his only season there. He then signed with the Colorado Rockies in 2018, where he had a strange year. Although he led the National League in saves with 43, his ERA was 4.13. Unfortunately, he struggled with arm issues afterward and attempted a comeback with the Royals in 2021, but it was unsuccessful.

Despite the ups and downs of his career, Davis finished his career with 141 saves and a World Series ring that he earned with his excellent performance.

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Tony Watson

Tony Watson, a former baseball player, is unlikely to be considered for the Baseball Hall of Fame, although he was one of the best middle relievers in his time. He had his best seasons while playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team that drafted him. During his time with them, he appeared in 78 games, leading the National League, and earned a spot in the All-Star Game. Furthermore, he recorded a 10-2 win-loss record with an impressive 1.63 ERA. Subsequently, he played for both Los Angeles teams and San Francisco, appearing in a total of 689 games over his 11-year-long career.

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Todd Frazier

Todd Frazier was a prominent power hitter in the National League for several years, and he is best known for his time with the Cincinnati Reds, the team that drafted him in 2007.

Frazier made his debut in the Reds in 2011, and in the following season, he ranked third in Rookie of the Year voting. He attended back-to-back All-Star Games in 2014 and 2015, during which he hit 64 Home Runs, 169 RBIs, and 33 Stolen Bases. The infielder was traded to the Chicago White Sox after the 2015 Season, where he had his best power season in baseball, with career-highs in Home Runs (40) and RBIs (98). However, it was also his last full year in Chicago, and arguably his last good season overall.

The White Sox traded Frazier to the Yankees during the 2017 Season, but his performance declined, and he later played for the New York Mets, Texas Rangers, and Pittsburgh Pirates in brief stints. He retired after the 2021 Season with 218 Home Runs and 640 RBIs.

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Starlin Castro

Starlin Castro had an impressive start in his baseball career. He hit a home run in his first Major League At Bat, making history as the first player born in the 1990s to appear in the Show. Over the next few seasons, Castro became the team's spark plug, finishing fifth in National League Rookie of the Year voting. He led the NL in At Bats during the years 2011-13 and in 2011, became the youngest person to lead a league in Hits with 207. Castro was also selected for three All-Star Games in a four-year period (2011, 2012 & 2014), making him a valuable asset to the Chicago Cubs.

Despite his success, the Cubs thought Castro was expendable and traded him to the New York Yankees. He played for the Yankees for two seasons, adding a fourth All-Star in 2018 when he batted an even .300. The Yankees later traded him to the Miami Marlins, where he played for two years. In 2019, Castro had over 20 home runs (22) for the first time in his career. However, the Marlins declined his option, and he signed with the Washington Nationals as a Free Agent. Unfortunately, he missed most of 2020 due to a wrist injury and was investigated by MLB for domestic violence in 2021, leading to a 30-day suspension. The Nationals cut him, and Castro was never seen in the Majors again.

Despite his promising start, Castro left the game with 1,722 Hits and 138 Home Runs, leaving fans to wonder what could have been.

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Scott Kazmir

Scott Kazmir was a power pitcher who was initially drafted by the New York Mets. However, he never played for the team as he was traded to Tampa Bay while he was still in the minors. This trade would later receive a lot of criticism from Mets fans, particularly when Kazmir started going to All-Star Games with the Rays.

Kazmir made his debut for Tampa Bay in August of 2004, and while there was much to like about the southpaw, there were also some concerns. He had a good strikeout rate, but he also walked a lot of batters. Nonetheless, Kazmir rose to become Tampa Bay's Opening Day starter in 2006 and earned his first All-Star that year with a record of 10-8, 3.24 ERA, and 163 SO. He had an even better season in 2007, leading the American League in strikeouts with 239. Kazmir was an All-Star again in 2008 (12-8, 3.49 ERA, 116 SO), but he struggled with injuries and his performance declined. He was traded to the Angels during the 2009 season, where he finished strong. However, he had a disappointing 2010 season with an ERA close to six over 150 innings.

In 2011, Kazmir only played one game in the majors and was demoted to the minors, where his career seemed to be over. The Angels released him, and he played in several leagues in 2012 before Cleveland gave him another shot in 2013. Kazmir made the team and was respectable with a 10-9 record and a 4.04 ERA. He then signed with Oakland, where he went to his third All-Star Game, which was a significant achievement considering where he was just a few years before. Kazmir finished with a career-high of 15 wins and had a good start to the 2015 season but was traded to Houston during the season. He then played for the Los Angeles Dodgers for a year, but muscle issues forced him to leave a game in late September, which turned out to be his last game in the majors for the next five years.

Despite his ups and downs, Kazmir had a respectable career with three All-Star selections. He also played in other leagues and won a silver medal for the United States in the 2021 Olympics. Kazmir eventually got another chance in the majors with the San Francisco Giants but retired after that.

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Rob Gronkowski

The Gronk.

Half football player/half fratboy but all phenomenal, Rob Gronkowski was a 2010 Second Round Pick from Arizona and was the perfect fit to help Tom Brady and Bill Belichick add a new chapter to their dynasty.

Gronkowski became an immediate fan favorite in New England, and captured the attention of everyone throughout the NFL.  While other Tight Ends would generate more yardage than Gronkowski, they were not as large as Gronk, who used his size to become the best blocking Tight End of his era.  This additional skill set made gridiron life much easier for the Pats, as Gronk was often more physically intimidating than the defensive studs trying to get to Brady.

Despite his size, Gronkowski had sure hands.  Gronkowski rarely dropped a ball; once he had it, he was a load to take down.  Gronkowski amassed 7,861 Yards for the Pats over nine seasons but had 79 Touchdowns, showing how perfect he was for clutch and short-yardage situations.  The charismatic superstar helped New England win three Super Bowls and was a four-time First Team All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl individually.  With nothing left to prove, Gronkowski retired in 2018, and two years later, he was named to the 2010s All-Decade and NFL 100th Anniversary Team.

The lure of a new challenge brought Gronkowski out of retirement and joined Tom Brady in Tampa Bay.  It worked, and Gronkowski won another Super Bowl.  He retired for good after 2021 with 9,286 Yards and 92 Touchdowns.

Gronkowski is a lock to enter on his first attempt.

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