⚠️ Work in Progress: This project is actively being developed. Some statistics may be slightly off as we refine the data processing. The eligibility criteria and awards data are accurate.
Search any MLB hitter since 1990 to see if they're eligible for the "Hall of Pretty Good"
The Hall of Pretty Good celebrates MLB players who had solid, respectable careers but fell short of baseball's highest honors. Inspired by @mlbhallofgood on Instagram.
To qualify for the Hall of Pretty Good, a player must meet ALL of these requirements:
- ⚾ Career bWAR ≤ 38.6
- 🏅 No MVP Awards
- 🏆 No Cy Young Awards
- 🎖️ Not in Hall of Fame
- 📊 Batting Average ≥ .200 (hitters only)
- 🎯 Career Hits ≥ 1,000 (hitters only)
- ⏰ Officially retired or 3+ years inactive
| Player | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Pence | ✅ ELIGIBLE | 32.8 bWAR, no major awards |
| Derek Jeter | ❌ NOT ELIGIBLE | Hall of Famer, 71.3 bWAR |
| R.A. Dickey | ❌ NOT ELIGIBLE | Won 2012 Cy Young Award |
| Bobby Abreu | ✅ ELIGIBLE | 36.4 bWAR, solid career |
- 📊 Real career hittings tatistics from Baseball Reference
- 🏅 Accurate awards data (MVP, HOF)
- ⚡ Instant eligibility checking
- 📱 Mobile-friendly design
- Statistics: Baseball Reference via PyBaseball
- Awards: Comprehensive database of MLB award winners 1990-present
Inspired by @mlbhallofgood • Data from Baseball Reference
Celebrating baseball's "pretty good" players since 1990 ⚾