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Felix Hernandez, another notable name, faces a more complicated landscape due to a peak performance that did not yield sufficient counting stats for a traditional Hall of Fame discussion. Spending his entire career with the Seattle Mariners, Felix’s achievements raise questions about the standards for Hall of Fame pitchers.
Two catchers, Brian McCann and Russell Martin, are being evaluated side by side for their careers that blend good offensive contributions with a significant impact behind the plate. The improvement of catcher framing metrics provides a more nuanced view of their careers. However, both players could face difficulty reaching the necessary 5% of the vote to remain on the ballot.