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Tim Raines Sr. was a speedy and versatile outfielder who played for five teams in 23 seasons. He holds the record for the highest stolen base percentage among players with 400-plus steals and won a World Series with the Yankees in 1996.
Baseball Hall of Fame candidacy. Raines was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2017, appearing on 86.0% of ballots cast. He was eligible for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January 2008, and various sabermetricians and commentators had supported his induction prior to his being elected in 2017.
3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2017. (Voted by BBWAA on 380/442 ballots) View Tim Raines's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1981 season. Agents: Randy Grossman • Previously: Bill Landman, Tom Reich.
- September 16, 1959
Jul 30, 2017 · After a 10-year wait, the former Expos star and leadoff hitter took his place in Cooperstown in 2017. He thanked his family, teammates and fans in his emotional speech, and credited Andre Dawson for helping him overcome his substance abuse problem.
Jan 18, 2017 · NEW YORK -- The wait is finally over for Tim Raines, and it was worth it. On the ballot for the 10th and final time, Raines, one of the best leadoff hitters in history, was voted into the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Wednesday. Raines was named on 86 percent of ballots.
Jan 18, 2017 · Tim Raines, one of the greatest leadoff hitters of all time, waited 10 years to get elected to the Hall of Fame. Find out what changed and why he deserved the honor.
Jan 18, 2017 · Today, we learned that Tim Raines will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. This is a happy day for Raines, whose accomplishments over 23 years in the big leagues make him a worthy inductee. It's a ...
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