Bob Elliott’s fantastic top 100 list included 14 Inductees, 5 Tip O’Neill winners and 3 Jack Graney winners
Inductees: Greg Hamilton (3), Larry Walker (8), Pat Gillick (10), Paul Beeston (13), Fergie Jenkins (14), Stubby Clapp (24), Wayne Norton (26), Allan Simpson (30), Doug Melvin (36), Dave McKay (39), Matt Stairs (45), Paul Quantrill (59), Murray Cook (60) and Howard Starkman (100).
Tip O’Neill awards winners: Joey Votto (1), Russell Martin (2), Justin Morneau (48), Ryan Dempster (65), Jason Dickson (71)
Jack Graney award winners: Jerry Howarth (15), Jacques Doucet (57), Richard Griffin (89)
Hall of Fame employee and Board Chair: Scott Crawford (92), Adam Stephens (honourable mention)
By Bob Elliott
Canadian Baseball Network
1. Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds (3).
After striking 57 times in the first two months, Votto has trimmed his strikeouts — 70 in the last four months — and raised his average from .213 to .309. Since June 1, his on-base average is .482 (best in the majors), raising it from .330 to .434.
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