Get ready for an exciting baseball season, folks! In a mere month, pitchers and catchers will be gearing up for spring training, marking the return of the game's familiar rhythms. As we eagerly await the start of the season, the anticipation and excitement of baseball fever are palpable.
But here's the catch: there's still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the upcoming season. Four of the top five and six of the top ten players on Ben Clemens' Top 50 Free Agents list remain unsigned, including former Astros teammates Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, and Framber Valdez. And let's not forget the upcoming announcement of the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame election results on January 20th. Jay Jaffe has been providing invaluable insights with his comprehensive player profiles, but the question remains: who will make it into the Hall of Fame this year?
Today, we'll delve into the world of baseball's best pitchers who never received a Hall of Fame vote. We'll also explore some intriguing topics, including Michael Baumann's analysis of Chandler Simpson, Davy Andrews' examination of popups as a skill for pitchers, and Dan Szymborski's insights on players with the widest variance in ZiPS projections.
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