A popular first baseman who had a season in each league as the home run leader, McGriff was elected by a committee that rejected Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.
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Hall of Fame Committee Will Consider Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens
Sunday’s vote on players like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens will be secret, but past statements from committee members indicate a hard line on players accused of cheating.
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How the Emerald Ash Borer Took Ash Bats Out of Major League Baseball
Invasive insects and batter preferences have led to the elimination of the wood that dominated the sport for generations. There may not be a single ash bat used in this postseason.
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Why Isn’t Aaron Judge Intentionally Walked More?
Intentional walks have fallen out of favor, but with every run in the postseason being precious, teams may be tempted to force a different Yankees batter to beat them.
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Where Will Judge’s 62nd Home Run Fall in a Record Book of Asterisks?
The so-called steroid era complicates discussion of Aaron Judge’s 62-homer season, but as with other issues, it is a cause for explanation rather than the rewriting of history.