All about new members
Major League Baseball will induct five people into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., on Sunday. Here’s a look at who they are and how they got there. Jeff Bagwell, first baseman
Bagwell played his entire 15-season career with the Houston Astros, and was the National League rookie of the year in 1991 and the most valuable player in 1994. Finished in the top 10 in MVP voting six times. Ended his career with a .297 batting average, 449 home runs and 1,529 runs batted in. Bagwell was hitting .368 with 39 homers and 116 RBIs in 110 games in 1994 when season was cut short by a labor dispute. One of only six players in major league history with at least six consecutive seasons with 30 homers, 100 RBIs and 100 runs. The others: Jimmie Foxx, Lou Gehrig, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez and Babe Ruth. Tim Raines, outfielder
Raines played for six teams in 23 seasons, but best known for his tenure with the Montreal Expos (197990). One of the best leadoff hitters of all time, finished his career with 808 stolen bases, which is the fifthmost in major league history. Led the NL in stolen bases four times, including a career-high 90 in 1983. Was selected to seven All-Star teams. Hit .304 with 71 stolen bases as a rookie in 1981 and finished second in rookie-ofthe-year voting to Fernando Valenzuela. Raines was a member of the World Series champion New York Yankees in 1996 and 1998. Ivan Rodriguez, catcher
Rodriguez is one of the best defensive catchers in major league history, winning 13 Gold Glove awards, the most by a catcher. Caught a record 2,427 games and was selected to 14 AllStar teams. Hit .300 or better in eight consecutive seasons (1995-2002) and was the American League MVP in 1999, when he hit .332 with 35 homers and 113 RBIs. Played for 21 seasons, most of those with Texas (1991-2002, 2009). Led the AL in runners caught stealing nine times. Retired after 2011 with 2,844 hits, 311 homers and 1,332 RBIs. John Schuerholz
He was a junior high teacher in 1966 in Dundalk, Md., when he wrote the Baltimore Orioles, asking if they had any job openings. Orioles President Frank Cashen hired him to be an assistant to director of player development Lou Gorman, beginning Schuerholz’s career in baseball. Went with Gorman to the Kansas City Royals in 1971, where he helped to scout and develop players such as George Brett. Became general manager of the Royals in 1981 and rebuilt an aging team into a team that won the 1985 World Series. Became GM of the Atlanta Braves in 1990 and acquired players such as Greg Maddux and Fred McGriff to help the Braves win the division title from 1991 to 1993 and 1995 to 2005. Won one World Series in that time. Was promoted to team president after the 2007 season and remains in that position. Bud Selig
Helped bring baseball back to Milwaukee when the Braves left after the 1966 season. Led a group that bought the Seattle Pilots and moved them to Milwaukee as the Brewers in time for the 1970 season. Became one of the most influential owners in the game and, after commissioner Fay Vincent was fired in 1992, Selig was selected chairman of the MLB executive council, making him, in effect, the commissioner. Was officially given the title in 1998 and was in charge when MLB expanded in 1993 and 1998, added two wild-card teams to the playoffs and allowed interleague play. Retired in 2015.