Episode Details

Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Head of User Experience at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB third baseman Adrián Beltré. First, Adam and Jim cover just how fun it was to watch Beltré play baseball, antics and all (6:49). Next, they discuss what Beltré's career had in common with Roberto Clemente, just how odd it is that Beltré only made four all-star teams, and whether Beltré belongs on Defensive Third Baseman Mount Rushmore (25:26). Finally, Adam and Jim attempt to determine where Beltré ranks among the best third basemen in MLB history (48:21), before they debate what percentage of the vote Beltré will receive on the 2024 HOF ballot (57:02).