Let's not kid ourselves, Ichiro is a first ballot LOCK.
I'd say if Votto isn't in first ballot, he gets it on year 2. Barry Larkin was the last HOF player from the Reds and he retired 19 years ago. You really think the writers are going to set up a franchise to go 45+ years without a HOF induction because Votto is too "borderline"?
I'd say if Votto isn't in first ballot, he gets it on year 2. Barry Larkin was the last HOF player from the Reds and he retired 19 years ago. You really think the writers are going to set up a franchise to go 45+ years without a HOF induction because Votto is too "borderline"?