The Baseball Hall of Fame has had some form of “Veterans Committee” ballot in its induction process going all the way back to 1939. The committees have taken various forms over the years, but the most recent process breaks up potential candidates into three groups: Contemporary Era players (since 1980), Contemporary Era non-players, and the Classic Era, which includes players and non-players prior to 1980. The committee consists of 16 former players, executives, media, and historians, and players must get 12 or more votes for election.
This year’s ballot includes eight former players, two of whom played in the Negro League prior to integration. Let’s look at their cases
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