Every fan knows about the greats already elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, but who are some of the best players on the outside looking in?
Every year, Hall of Fame elections lead to plenty of controversy in just about every sport.
The Baseball Hall of Fame consistently causes the most debate among fans of all. Differing opinions on what constitutes a Hall of Famer and a changing voter base have led to plenty of disagreements around election time, especially in recent years.
In particular, the steroid era has led to massive controversy in regards to the Hall of Fame. The majority of voters have refused to elect anyone found to have used PEDs, while some have gone a step further and stayed away from those even rumored to be linked to steroid use.
No matter your view on whether steroid users belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame or not, the past few elections have left a number of talented players short of the required number of votes. Most worthy players end up in the Hall of Fame, but quite a few generational talents may never hear their names called.
From those surrounded by controversy like Barry Bonds and Pete Rose to underrated players such as Edgar Martinez and Alan Trammell, the 27 best eligible players not in the Baseball Hall of Fame form quite an impressive list.
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