The Contemporary Baseball Era Committee is considering umpires Ed Montague and Joe West for the Hall of Fame. Joe West, a polarizing and outspoken umpire, has drawn attention for his potential induction into Cooperstown. Several media outlets and writers have discussed the Hall of Fame ballot, including top newcomers Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer, and Chase Utley, as well as Contemporary Baseball Era Committee candidate Bill White. The debate over Joe West's candidacy has sparked interest and predictions about his potential induction into the Hall of Fame.
It's Hall of Fame voting season! So I weighed in on a bunch of fascinating topics: Why Utley is a litmus test What voters are missing about Rollins Are Wagner's postseason numbers misleading? Responding to the Mauer critics And lots more https://t.co/t79MoQ0MBf
Baseball Hall of Fame: Will Joe West make it to Cooperstown? Examining era committee ballot, plus a prediction https://t.co/i9gnvCaCup
Previewing baseball HOF's 2024 contemporary era committee ballot https://t.co/C23e3qsZUP
As a MLB umpire, Joe West could be outspoken and sarcastic, confrontational and aggressive. He did not embody the adage that the best umpires are the ones you never hear about. @TylerKepner on how a polarizing ump landed on the doorstep of Cooperstown ⤵️ https://t.co/8greqA9oHG
‘The answer is always Joe West’: How a proud, polarizing umpire landed on the doorstep of Cooperstown https://t.co/gg1xXAHObH
The full version of my MLB Now spot from Tuesday, discussing the BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot's top newcomers, Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer, and Chase Utley (with some words about David Wright) and then Contemporary Baseball Era Committee candidate Bill White. https://t.co/Wjrn7Q5TBG
2024 Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidates: Ed Montague and Joe West https://t.co/u60Li91Mps
Just filed ~4,000 words about Contemporary Baseball Era Committee candidates Ed Montague and Joe West — the first time in 23 years of Hall coverage that I've profiled any umpires. Please enjoy this scene from The Naked Gun, which includes a West cameo https://t.co/doWf1kV5tQ