re: Lee Smith elected into MLB hall of fame

Baines never had the kind of individual seasons where one would think he would be considered for the HOF. Strange pick considering some others who aren't in, however, his 22 years playing is impressive. He is in the top 50 all-time for hits and RBIs and played the most games as a DH in MLB history, so that may be one of the reasons he made it in. Dude had 25 homers and 100+ RBIs in his 19th season. As a DH, which is what he strictly became for the back half of his career, he was one of the best.

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Somehow I thought Lee Smith played longer for the Cards than he did, guess he was just really good for a short time with them.

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Only 4 years, but he had 33% of his career saves in those 4 years.

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Important: Smith and Baines were elected not by @officialBBWAA, but the Today’s Game Era committee, a Veterans Committee.

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What the frick is this.. Must be a HOF affirmative action committee.

Just looked it up. Pretty much.

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I used to love watching him pitch on the Superstation WGN Chicago in the early days of cable TV.

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yep main reason I like the Cubs mores o than any other club. But the passion isn't their like teams I am a real fan of like LSU or Saints

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Ken Rosenthal Verified account @Ken_Rosenthal Important: Smith and Baines were elected not by @officialBBWAA, but the Today’s Game Era committee, a Veterans Committee. Neither received necessary 75 percent of vote from the writers.

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Most support he ever got from BBWAA was 6.1%. He was off the ballot after 5 years. Baines' election is absurd.

Lee Smith, FWIW, got as high as 50.6% and stayed on the ballot for the maximum 15 years (now 10).

Steinbrenner!!!

Baines being in should open the door to a flood of other guys.

I thought Lee Smith was already in.