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National Baseball Hall of Fame consideration. McGwire first became eligible for Hall of Fame voting in 2007. For election, a player needs to be listed on 75% of ballots cast; falling under 5% removes a player from future consideration.
Jan 6, 2016 · Former A's slugger Mark McGwire received only 12.3 percent of the vote in his 10th and last year on the ballot. He was hired as Padres bench coach last month and said he did not expect to be elected to the Hall of Fame.
- Corey Brock
McGwire is one of 10 finalists who could be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017. He was a star power hitter who broke Roger Maris’ single-season home run record in 1998.
Sep 8, 2023 · Twenty-five years after breaking Roger Maris' record, McGwire still gets emotional watching his 62nd home run video. He reflects on the magic of the season, the controversy of PEDs and his life now.
- Baseball Columnist
- Bob Nightengale
- 3 min
The web page analyzes McGwire's case for Cooperstown based on his home run prowess, but also his weaknesses and his steroid admission. It concludes that McGwire has no chance of being elected by the BBWAA and may face a long wait for the veterans' committee.
Sep 22, 2019 · September 22nd, 2019. Martin Gallegos. @ MartinJGallegos. OAKLAND -- After hearing about the inaugural class inducted into the A’s Hall of Fame last year, Mark McGwire couldn’t help but wonder if he’d ever get the chance to join some of his former teammates.
Dec 15, 2015 · A case for enshrining Mark McGwire in the Hall of Fame based on his prolific power and his role in the 1998 home run race. The article acknowledges the PED issue but argues that it should not be the only factor in evaluating his career.
