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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.
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.
Last Game: (Age 43-013d) 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.
- 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 · It took 10 agonizing years on the ballot for one of the greatest leadoff hitters of all time to get the call to Cooperstown. What changed? Here's what finally lit Raines' Hall of Fame flame.
- Jayson Stark
Jan 18, 2017 · 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.
Tim Raines, the 2017 inductee and former Montreal Expos star, toured the Hall of Fame Museum and signed his plaque location. He shared his emotions, memories and stories of his career and his teammates.
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