Roy Halladay

Pitcher

Class of 2019

Roy Halladay

Pitcher

Class of 2019
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay won 203 games for Blue Jays and Phillies.

Games

Birth year

About Roy Halladay

Roy Halladay went from near the top of the baseball world to the minors and back again during his pro career.

He will never leave its peak, however, now that he belongs to Cooperstown.

Halladay was born Harry Leroy Halladay on May 14, 1977, in Denver. He grew into a 6-foot-6, 225-pound frame perfectly suited for delivering a baseball at more than 90 miles per hour. Accordingly, the Toronto Blue Jays took Halladay – fresh off his senior season at Arvada West (Colo.) High School with the 17th overall pick in the 1995 MLB Draft.

The Basics

Year inducted
2019
Birth Place
Denver, Colorado
Birth Year
1977
Died
2017, Holiday Florida

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
Toronto Blue Jays
Primary Position
Pitcher
Played For
Toronto Blue Jays, 1998-2009
Philadelphia Phillies, 2010-2013

Career MLB Stats

Games
416
Wins
203
Losses
105
Winning %
.659
Saves
1
Hits
2,646
Walks
592
Runs
1,135
Games Started
390
Innings Pitched
2,749
Completed Games
67
Shutouts
20
Earned Runs
1,034
Strikeouts
2,117
ERA
3.38
WHIP
1.178

Roy Halladay Stories

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Phillies acquire Halladay to extend championship window

Roy Halladay tosses one-hit, complete game shutout against Yankees

Halladay a perfect addition to Phillies history

Halladay matches single-game K mark during magical 2011 season with Phillies

Halladay throws no-hitter in first postseason appearance

Halladay’s connection to Cooperstown runs deep

Cy Young Award tops off Halladay’s perfect season

Goose Gossage

Pitcher

Class of 2008

Goose Gossage

Pitcher

Class of 2008
Goose Gossage could be an intimidating presence on the mound, standing 6-foot-3 and possessing a 100 mph fastball.

Games

Birth year

About Goose Gossage

Bob Watson, both an opponent and teammate of Rich “Goose” Gossage, once said of the fireballing pitcher: “He’s all arms and legs and he’s not looking at you. That doesn’t make you feel good when he’s throwing 100 miles an hour. I don’t mind a guy throwing 100 miles an hour if he’s looking at you. I’ll tell you it’s a lot better playing behind him.”

The Basics

Year inducted
2008
Birth Place
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Birth Year
1951

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
New York Yankees
Primary Position
Pitcher
Played For
Chicago White Sox, 1972-1976
Pittsburgh Pirates, 1977
New York Yankees, 1978-1983
San Diego Padres, 1984-1987
Chicago Cubs, 1988
San Francisco Giants, 1989
New York Yankees, 1989
Texas Rangers, 1991
Oakland Athletics, 1992-1993
Seattle Mariners, 1994

Career MLB Stats

Games
1,002
Wins
124
Losses
107
Winning %
.537
Saves
310
Hits
1,497
Walks
732
Runs
670
Games Started
37
Innings Pitched
1,809
Completed Games
16
Shutouts
0
Earned Runs
605
Strikeouts
1,502
ERA
3.01
WHIP
1.232

Goose Gossage Stories

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Padres trade Gossage to Cubs

#CardCorner: 1977 Topps Rich Gossage

Gossage's signing pushed Padres over the top

Frank Selee

Manager

Class of 1999

Frank Selee

Manager

Class of 1999
Frank Selee was one of the best evaluators of talent in 19th century baseball.

Games

Birth year

About Frank Selee

Long before managers had scouts, sabermetrics or video at their disposal, Frank Selee was one of the first master talent evaluators in baseball history.

Selee himself never played an inning of major league baseball. He was working at a watch factory in Waltham, Mass., when he learned to play the game with an amateur team from nearby Melrose. In 1884, Selee quit his job and raised $1,000 to form a minor league team. His reputation for having a sharp baseball mind soon spread to the major leagues, and in 1890 Selee was named manager of the National League’s Boston Beaneaters.

The Basics

Year inducted
1999
Birth Place
Amherst, New Hampshire
Birth Year
1859
Died
1909, Denver Colorado

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
Boston Braves
Primary Position
Manager
Teams Managed
Boston NL, 1890-1901
Chicago Cubs, 1902-1905

Career MLB Stats

Games
2,180
Wins
1,284
Losses
862
Winning %
.598

Frank Selee Stories

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No minor achievement