Cooperstown Credentials - Committees

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand." – Leo Durocher

The Baseball Hall of Fame not only relies on the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) for electing inductees but also on specialized committees to ensure a comprehensive and fair selection process. These committees are designed to review the careers of players, managers, umpires, and executives who may have been overlooked by the BBWAA or who are from earlier periods of baseball history.

Welcome to Ballpark Confidential: Baseball’s Backstory on Culture, Society, & History. Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a newcomer to the game, or just someone who enjoys a good baseball story,  we’re set to dive deep into the essence of baseball, uncovering pivotal moments and key figures. This is more than a history lesson; it’s a judgment of how baseball reflects and influences our culture and society.

In this series, "Cooperstown Credentials: A History of Changing Standards," we'll dive into the history and details of what it takes to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.