Sixteen reasons why Walker is worthy of Cooperstown plaque

Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, Ont.) is in his ninth year on the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Photo Credit: Denver Post

By Tracy Ringolsby

Inside the Seams

Maple Ridge, B.C., Larry Walker is arguably the most overlooked Hall of Famer on this year’s ballot. He is in his next-to-last year of eligibility, but has yet to even receive support from 35 percent of the voters.

The knocks on Walker don’t hold water.

Leading up to the deadline for voting, statistical evaluations supporting Walker’s candidacy will be presented.

For 16 reasons why the former Colorado Rockies slugger is worthy of a plaque in Cooperstown, click on this link.