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From the Ringer:

There’s nothing wrong with recent decades surpassing the overall average, of course, and if present-day candidates like Edgar Martínez—who, according to ballot tracker Ryan Thibodaux, has appeared on 86 percent of the 86 ballots released thus far, in the process gaining 13 votes from those who omitted his name a year ago—receive a plaque, the Hall won’t lose any of its luster.

If Edgar does get elected, it would be fitting if he walked to Cooperstown for the induction ceremony.

Posted by tecwrg on 12/22/2017 2:26:00 PM (view original):
If Edgar does get elected, it would be fitting if he walked to Cooperstown for the induction ceremony.

Right. Because great hitters walk a lot.

Posted by tecwrg on 12/22/2017 2:26:00 PM (view original):
If Edgar does get elected, it would be fitting if he walked to Cooperstown for the induction ceremony.

I'm not sure what sort of memorabilia he can offer. A glove? Uh no. Cleats? His blazing speed didn't wear them out. A bat? Nope.

A stare? That's it. A good ol' stare.

Why not a bat?

BL watching the Mariners in the 90s:

"HOLY ****!!!! DID YOU SEE MARTINEZ TAKE THAT PITCH!???!?! AMAZING!!!! GOTTA BE UP THERE WITH RUTH'S CALLED SHOT!!!!!"

Here are some of Edgar's career highlights.

Ball one:

Ball two:

Ball three:

And who could ever forget, this ball four:

Here's Edgar's favorite book, written by another former Seattle player (and my former teammate):

BL - "I remember that one. Classic Edgar. I've seen some of the best take pitches but let me tell you, none could do it like Edgar. NONE!!!!"

Posted by tecwrg on 12/22/2017 7:17:00 PM (view original):
And who could ever forget, this ball four:

THAT’S CRAZY! A 1.000 OBP!!!!