Running through Ex-Dodgers on the 2020 Hall of Fame Ballot

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PHILADELPHIA – MAY 25: Starting pitcher Josh Beckett #61 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates after throwing a no hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 25, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Dodgers won 6-0. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) /

Josh Beckett

Best known among Dodger fans for his no-hitter, Josh Beckett spent his last three seasons in LA after being acquired at the deadline in 2012. He was productive (3.39 ERA) as a Dodger but a series of nerve issues kept him off the field and eventually led to his retirement. Overall, Beckett had a few standout seasons (3x All-Star) and dominating postseason performances (World Series MVP, ALCS MVP, 2 WS wins) and a 3.88 ERA over 14 seasons. Definitely a solid career, but far from Cooperstown material.

Brad Penny

Another solid Dodger contributor, Brad Penny spent parts of five seasons in LA after coming over in the Paul Lo Duca trade. The big righty pitched some of his best ball with the Dodgers, even started the 2006 All-Star Game. After an injury-plagued 2008, the Dodgers moved on from Penny, and he bounced around five other teams before hanging up his spikes in 2014. I was a little surprised to see Penny on the ballot. Not to disparage his career; he was a two-time All-Star and won a World Series with the Marlins in 2003. However, his merely respectable 121-101 record and 4.21 ERA don’t exactly scream Hall of Fame. I’d be surprised if he lasts more than one year on the ballot.

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