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2014: A Look Back

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FINESSE AND BIG POWER
Latest inductees prove they belong to the Hall

Tom Glavine was the type of pitcher who knew hot to control the outside and put hitters away in order. His performance in the 1995 World Series in Game 6 gave the Braves that title. In addition, he was one of the most important cogs in the Braves dominance in the 90's
Prior to becoming one of the best finesse pitchers in baseball, Maddux was a hard thrower that started back in 1986 with the Chicago Cubs. During his six seasons, he became one of baseball's best starting pitchers. Alluding him the opportunity to pitch for a contender, Maddux opt to join one of baseball's greatest rotations in the Atlanta Braves. During his run, he helped the Braves to a World Series title and established himself as one of baseball's best pitcher that didn't emphasized on speed.
The Big Hurt was already a herald slugger in college coming out of Auburn. Once he hit the scene in the Windy City, he murdered pitchers with bomb after bomb after bomb. Despite not winning a World Series, Thomas became one of baseball's feared sluggers; he accomplished the 500 home run feat earning him a spot among the legendary sluggers in Cooperstown.
Congratulations to these three latest inductees.We await the next batch of great players.
Tom Glavine Frank Thomas Greg Maddux
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