The Baseball Hall Of Fame announced this afternoon that shortstop Barry Larkin was the sole inductee for the 2012 class. The first 30-30 shortstop in history, Larkin spent his entire 19-year career with the Reds. Jack Morris, Jeff Bagwell and Lee Smith missed the cut, but all three garnered over 50% of the vote. Larkin, a Cincinnati native, hit .295 lifetime with a .371 OBP.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Barry Larkin Goes To Hall Alone
The Baseball Hall Of Fame announced this afternoon that shortstop Barry Larkin was the sole inductee for the 2012 class. The first 30-30 shortstop in history, Larkin spent his entire 19-year career with the Reds. Jack Morris, Jeff Bagwell and Lee Smith missed the cut, but all three garnered over 50% of the vote. Larkin, a Cincinnati native, hit .295 lifetime with a .371 OBP.