Scouting reports trace Class of 2019 members’ path to Cooperstown
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edgar Martinez and Yankees closer Mariano Rivera were signed as international prospects out of Puerto Rico and Panama, respectively. Meanwhile, Harold Baines, Roy Halladay and Lee Smith were drafted stateside as high schoolers by the White Sox, Blue Jays and Cubs.
The six members of the Class of 2019 will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 21, at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown.
Isabelle Minasian is the digital content specialist at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Related Hall of Famers
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Harold Baines
Inducted:
2019
Position:
Designated Hitter

Roy Halladay
Inducted:
2019
Position:
Pitcher

Edgar Martinez
Inducted:
2019
Position:
Designated Hitter

Mike Mussina
Inducted:
2019
Position:
Pitcher

Lee Smith
Inducted:
2019
Position:
Pitcher

Mariano Rivera
Inducted:
2019
Position:
Pitcher

Ken Griffey Jr.
Inducted:
2016
Position:
Center Fielder

Chipper Jones
Inducted:
2018
Position:
3rd Baseman
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