Former Tigers, Marlins, Rockies and Pirates manager Jim Leyland was elected to the Hall of Fame Sunday by the Contemporary Era Committee, considering several candidates from 1980 to the present. Congratulations to Leyland, who got 15 of the 16 possible votes.
Former Cubs manager Lou Piniella came up short of induction by one vote, receiving 11. Twelve were needed for induction. It’s the second time Lou has come up just short of induction by an Era Committee.
While there’s no doubt Leyland had a terrific managerial career, winning three league pennants, 1,769 games and a World Series with the Marlins in 1997, I think Piniella’s managerial career measures up well to that one.