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Format and Rules
For the sake of simplification, convenience, and continuity, we will adopt the rules currently employed by the BBWAA and apply them throughout, with the exception of modifications made for first five elections (and perhaps longer if necessary):
Voting Rules: For at least the first five elections, voters may vote for between 0-15 candidates (the number will be eventually be cut to 10). A "None of the Above" option is available if you believe no one is worthy and you wish to submit a blank ballot. Votes will be made public, and voters are encouraged to post their ballots in the thread and not view results before voting. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR BALLOT TO 15 VOTES AT MOST. EXCESS VOTES MAY RESULT IN YOUR BALLOT BEING DISQUALIFIED.
Thoughtfulness and Editing Ballots: Please review and thoughtfully consider the candidates before voting, and make sure you have accurately filled out your ballot before submitting. Requests for editing ballots after the fact will generally not be honored. Exceptions might be made if a voter accidentally voted for the wrong player or accidentally went over the voting limit (but I strongly encourage you to do your best to prevent either from happening).
Required Support: Players receiving at least 75% support in an election will be elected. For the first five elections, a player must receive at least one vote to appear on the next ballot, though extra considerations may be made for players not receiving a vote in the first election. After the first five elections, players will need at least 5% support to stay on the ballot.
Player Eligibility: Players eligible for an election will have last played at least 5 years prior to the election year and have appeared in at least 10 major league seasons. Players will remain on the ballot for 15 years, provided they continue to receive at least 5% of the vote.
- Early Election Modifications: To be eligible for the first election, players must have played at least 7 seasons between 1871 and 1896. The next four elections will have an 8 year rule. Players from before this period, or who do not meet the 7 year requirement, or who are no longer eligible for the current election, will be eligible for the Veterans/Pioneers Committee, provided their last appearance was no later than 1882. Players eligible in the first election will be eligible for 15 years, regardless of when they retired, and provided they meet the minimum support requirements.
Election Period: Elections will close exactly a week after starting. The next election might not commence for another day or two.
1902 Guide
There are 52 candidates on the 1902 ballot. First time eligible players last played in 1897.
First Timers (9)
Cap Anson
Roger Connor
Buck Ewing
Bill Hutchison
Silver King
Denny Lyons
Sadie McMahon
Fred Pfeffer
Adonis Terry
Holdovers (43)
Holdovers Receiving At Least 50% in the Previous Election (7)
Last Year of Eligibility (0)
Penultimate Year of Eligibility (0)
Hall of Famers
Players Elected (5)
Players Elected by Position
Players Elected by Year
Number of Ballots Submitted in Past Elections
1901: 20
Links to Past Elections
1901
Format and Rules
For the sake of simplification, convenience, and continuity, we will adopt the rules currently employed by the BBWAA and apply them throughout, with the exception of modifications made for first five elections (and perhaps longer if necessary):
Voting Rules: For at least the first five elections, voters may vote for between 0-15 candidates (the number will be eventually be cut to 10). A "None of the Above" option is available if you believe no one is worthy and you wish to submit a blank ballot. Votes will be made public, and voters are encouraged to post their ballots in the thread and not view results before voting. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR BALLOT TO 15 VOTES AT MOST. EXCESS VOTES MAY RESULT IN YOUR BALLOT BEING DISQUALIFIED.
Thoughtfulness and Editing Ballots: Please review and thoughtfully consider the candidates before voting, and make sure you have accurately filled out your ballot before submitting. Requests for editing ballots after the fact will generally not be honored. Exceptions might be made if a voter accidentally voted for the wrong player or accidentally went over the voting limit (but I strongly encourage you to do your best to prevent either from happening).
Required Support: Players receiving at least 75% support in an election will be elected. For the first five elections, a player must receive at least one vote to appear on the next ballot, though extra considerations may be made for players not receiving a vote in the first election. After the first five elections, players will need at least 5% support to stay on the ballot.
Player Eligibility: Players eligible for an election will have last played at least 5 years prior to the election year and have appeared in at least 10 major league seasons. Players will remain on the ballot for 15 years, provided they continue to receive at least 5% of the vote.
- Early Election Modifications: To be eligible for the first election, players must have played at least 7 seasons between 1871 and 1896. The next four elections will have an 8 year rule. Players from before this period, or who do not meet the 7 year requirement, or who are no longer eligible for the current election, will be eligible for the Veterans/Pioneers Committee, provided their last appearance was no later than 1882. Players eligible in the first election will be eligible for 15 years, regardless of when they retired, and provided they meet the minimum support requirements.
Election Period: Elections will close exactly a week after starting. The next election might not commence for another day or two.
1902 Guide
There are 52 candidates on the 1902 ballot. First time eligible players last played in 1897.
First Timers (9)
Cap Anson
Roger Connor
Buck Ewing
Bill Hutchison
Silver King
Denny Lyons
Sadie McMahon
Fred Pfeffer
Adonis Terry
Holdovers (43)
Code:
[B]Player Year of Eligibility High Support Previous Year’s Support[/B] Ross Barnes 2nd 50.00% 50.00% Charlie Bennett 2nd 45.00% 45.00% Pete Browning 2nd 40.00% 40.00% Charlie Buffinton* 2nd 0.00% 0.00% Oyster Burns* 2nd 0.00% 0.00% Bob Caruthers 2nd 30.00% 30.00% Charlie Comiskey 2nd 5.00% 5.00% Larry Corcoran 2nd 5.00% 5.00% Abner Dalrymple* 2nd 0.00% 0.00% Fred Dunlap* 2nd 0.00% 0.00% Bob Ferguson 2nd 5.00% 5.00% Silver Flint* 2nd 0.00% 0.00% Davy Force* 2nd 0.00% 0.00% Dave Foutz* 2nd 0.00% 0.00% Pud Galvin 2nd 65.00% 65.00% Jack Glasscock 2nd 25.00% 25.00% George Gore 2nd 45.00% 45.00% Ned Hanlon 2nd 5.00% 5.00% Paul Hines 2nd 65.00% 65.00% Charley Jones 2nd 0.00% 0.00% King Kelly 2nd 70.00% 70.00% Bobby Mathews 2nd 5.00% 5.00% Tommy McCarthy 2nd 5.00% 5.00% Jim McCormick 2nd 5.00% 5.00% Cal McVey 2nd 20.00% 20.00% Levi Meyerle* 2nd 0.00% 0.00% Tony Mullane 2nd 45.00% 45.00% Tip O’Neill* 2nd 0.00% 0.00% Dave Orr* 2nd 0.00% 0.00% Lip Pike 2nd 5.00% 5.00% Hardy Richardson 2nd 10.00% 10.00% Jack Rowe* 2nd 0.00% 0.00% Al Spalding 2nd 30.00% 30.00% Joe Start 2nd 35.00% 35.00% Harry Stovey 2nd 50.00% 50.00% Ezra Sutton 2nd 35.00% 35.00% John Ward 2nd 60.00% 60.00% Mickey Welch 2nd 25.00% 25.00% Deacon White 2nd 60.00% 60.00% Will White* 2nd 0.00% 0.00% Ned Williamson* 2nd 0.00% 0.00% George Wright 2nd 45.00% 45.00% Tom York* 2nd 0.00% 0.00% * = Player on 1902 ballot despite not receiving a vote in 1901
Code:
[B]Player 1901 Support[/B] King Kelly 70.00% Pud Galvin 65.00% Paul Hines 65.00% John Ward 60.00% Deacon White 60.00% Ross Barnes 50.00% Harry Stovey 50.00%
Penultimate Year of Eligibility (0)
Hall of Famers
Players Elected (5)
Code:
[B]Player Year Elected Election Percentage Years on Ballot[/B] Dan Brouthers 1901 90.00% 1 John Clarkson 1901 90.00% 1 Tim Keefe 1901 75.00% 1 Jim O’Rourke 1901 90.00% 1 Charley Radbourn 1901 95.00% 1
Code:
[B]Position Total Players Year Elected[/B] Catcher 0 First Base 1 Dan Brouthers 1901 Second Base 0 Third Base 0 Shortstop 0 Left Field 1 Jim O’Rourke 1901 Center Field 0 Right Field 0 Pitcher 3 John Clarkson 1901 Tim Keefe Charley Radbourn 1901
Code:
[B]Year Player[/B] 1901 Dan Brouthers John Clarkson Tim Keefe Jim O’Rourke Charley Radbourn
1901: 20
Links to Past Elections
1901
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