Jim is joined by HOF voter and sportswriter Jim Ingraham to discuss the Hall of Fame candidacy of former MLB centerfielder Kenny Lofton. First, Jim talks about Lofton's first spring training with Cleveland and how in awe everyone was with Lofton's out of this world athleticism (6:28). Next, they discuss Lofton's ridiculous baserunning in Game 6 of the 1995 ALCS, how Lofton compares favorably to Tim Raines, and where Lofton's stellar WAR places him among the greatest centerfielders in MLB history (15:05). Finally, they cover how Lofton stacks up against the best centerfielders of the 1990s (37:50), before making a final call on whether or not Lofton deserves a plaque in Cooperstown (42:22). 

Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Head of User Experience at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB catcher Gene Tenace. First, Adam and Jim discuss why Tenace may very well have the most "hipster" case for the HOF (5:29). Next, they cover Gene's legendary performance in the 1972 World Series, how he compares to Harmon Killebrew, and what sabermetrics really make Tenace's case for the HOF (7:53). Finally, Adam and Jim have a discussion about how we apply our knowledge of baseball today to how we grade player's of the past (49:35), before they both state whether or not they believe Tenace deserves a plaque in Cooperstown (58:05). 

Jim is joined by Kelly Dwyer, pioneer of the NBA blogosphere, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former point guard Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway. First, Jim and Kelly cover Penny's MVP-caliber season in 1996 (he ended up finishing 3rd behind Michael Jordan and David Robinson that year) when he carried the Orlando Magic after Shaquille O'Neal went down with an injury (7:22). Next, they compare Penny to Tim Hardaway and David Thompson, and discuss Penny's underrated college career at Memphis (35:36). Finally, they break down just how significant Penny making two All-NBA 1st Teams really is, before making a final call on whether or not Marbury deserves to be inducted into the HOF (55:54).

Jim is joined by USA TODAY sports reporter and Hall of Fame voter Steve Gardner to breakdown down the HOF candidacy of former MLB outfielder Carlos Beltrán. First, Steve and Jim discuss how well-rounded of a player Beltrán really was, as he had no glaring weaknesses in his game (5:29). Next, they cover Beltrán's remarkable playoff run with the Houston Astros in 2004, his career's uncanny resemblance to HOFer Andre Dawson, and is membership in the exclusive 400 Home Run/300 Stolen Base Club (9:54). Finally, Steve and Jim discuss Beltran's role in the 2017 Astros sign stealing scandal (43:36), before they both make a final call on whether or not they believe Beltrán deserves to gain entry into Cooperstown (52:04).

Jim first addresses the Contemporary Era Committees selection of Fred McGriff to the Hall of Fame and what the lack of votes for Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens means for them moving forward. Then, Jim is joined by Kentucky correspondent and POF Social Media Manager Shannon Bauer to discuss Team USA and the World Cup (7:22). Finally, Jim and Shannon each build their Christmas Movie Mount Rushmore (21:15).  

Jim is joined by Red Sox beat writer at MLB.com Ian Browne to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former Boston Red Sox's Right Fielder, Dwight "Dewey" Evans. First, Jim and Ian discuss how Evans has one of the best outfield arms in MLB history and whether or not Ian has ever seen a better arm in his life (5:53). Next, they discuss similarities between HOFer Al Kaline and Evans, how advanced metrics paint Evans in an extremely favorable light, and whether Evans deserved the AL MVP in 1981 (13:21). Finally, we talk about why Evans only made three all-star games during the course of his career (27:19), before making a final call on whether or not Evans deserves to be inducted into Cooperstown (32:26).

Jim is joined by USA Today Baseball Columnist and HOF voter Bob Nightengale to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB first baseman, Fred McGriff. First, Jim and Bob discuss how McGriff is one of the most consistent power hitters in MLB history (7:09). Next, they cover how McGriff compares to Willie McCovey, how playing in the steroid era hurts McGriff, and whether or not ending his career seven home runs shy of reaching the 500 home run club is a big deal (12:37). Finally, they talk about McGriff's monster numbers during the 1994 strike-shortened season (25:56), before making a final call on whether or not McGriff deserves to be inducted into Cooperstown (30:02).