Episode 34 - The 2025 Contemporary Era Ballot

About this episode

Russell discusses the 2025 Contemporary Era Ballot and makes the case for eight players, including Dale Murphy's potential induction into the Hall of Fame.

The 2025 Contemporary Era Ballot includes 8 players: -Barry Bonds -Roger Clemens -Carlos Delgado -Jeff Kent -Don Mattingly -Dale Murphy -Gary Sheffield -Fernando Valenzuela Russell makes the case for all 8 players and discusses "The Faces of 1980's Baseball". Will this FINALLY be the year Dale Murphy makes the Hall of Fame? Text me your thoughts on this episode!

People in this episode

Host: Russell Christian

Topics covered

• Contemporary Era Ballot
• Baseball Hall of Fame
• 1980's Baseball
• Player Analysis
• Hall of Fame Candidates

Keywords

• 2025 Ballot
• Dale Murphy
• Barry Bonds
• Roger Clemens
• Baseball History
• Hall of Fame
• Player Evaluation

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