The following article is part of my ongoing look at the candidates on the BBWAA 2018 Hall of Fame ballot. Originally written for the 2013 election, it has been updated to reflect recent voting results as well as additional research, and was expanded for inclusion in The Cooperstown Casebook. For a detailed introduction to this year's ballot, please see here. For an introduction to JAWS, see here.
On the field, Curt Schilling was best when the spotlight shone brightest. A top starter on four pennant winners and three World Series champions, he has a strong claim as the best postseason pitcher of his generation.