Richard Sherman was known for being brash and outspoken, but also an intellectual leader both on and off the field. He backed up every claim he made, and for a time, he was considered the best cornerback in football.

Sherman began his college career at Stanford as a wide receiver, but after an injury, he was moved to cornerback, where he thrived. He was drafted by Seattle in the fifth round of the 2011 Draft, but Sherman perceived it as a slight and played with a chip on his shoulder for the rest of his career.

Sherman became a starter during his rookie year and finished well enough to win an All-Rookie spot. He dominated the next two seasons, leading the NFL in approximate value both years. In 2012, he earned a First Team All-Pro (despite being snubbed for the Pro Bowl), helped take Seattle to the playoffs, and had eight interceptions over the year. He was regarded as not only a devastating ball-hawk but also a shutdown corner who you did not want to let beat you.

Seattle was building something special, with Sherman as the centerpiece of what was called "The Legion of Boom." In 2013, Sherman was a First Team All-Pro again, finally made the Pro Bowl, and led the league in interceptions with eight. In that year's NFC Championship Game, Sherman caused a pass deflection late in the game off of San Francisco's Colin Kaepernick that led to an interception by his teammate and sealed the game. Sherman's profile (good or bad, depending on your view) rose when he made a choking gesture to Kaepernick. The Seahawks dominated Denver in the Super Bowl, and Sherman was now a champion. It was time for him to get paid.

Seattle made Sherman the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, and he did not slack with the financial respect. He was again a First Team All-Pro and Pro Bowler in 2014, and helped take them back to the Super Bowl, though this time they lost to New England. Sherman went to the next two Pro Bowls, but his play was hampered by a sprained MCL in the second half of the 2016 season. Achilles issues also gave him trouble in 2017, and he was held to nine games. He was released after the season, but the enigmatic cornerback was far from done.

Sherman signed with the team he had tormented for years, San Francisco, and was still good, adding a sixth Pro Bowl in 2019, with a Second Team All-Pro.

Ryan Zimmerman has been a constant player for the Washington Nationals in Major League Baseball for the past sixteen years. He has been a valuable asset to the team, providing power and a solid batting average. While he may not be considered an elite player, he has performed better than the average Major League Baseball player. He has earned two Silver Sluggers, one Gold Glove, and made two All-Star Game appearances.

Zimmerman was a member of the Washington Nationals team that won the 2019 World Series Championship. He currently holds the record for the most games played (1,799), runs scored (964), hits (1,846), doubles (417), home runs (284), and RBIs (1,061) in the franchise's history.

Although he may not be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Nationals should honor him in some way for his contributions to the team.

For a brief time, the baseball world fell in love with the "Kung Fu Panda" - and we don’t mean the one voiced by Jack Black. Pablo Sandoval, hailing from Venezuela, was a portly player but managed to move his weight around early in his career with the San Francisco Giants. He made his debut in 2008 and took over at Third Base, dazzling fans with his demeanor and unlikely acrobatics for a big man. 2009 was arguably his best season, where he set career marks in hits (189), home runs (25), RBIs (90), and the Slash Line (.330/.387/.556) and finished seventh in MVP voting.

Sandoval remained a good player over the next few years - he even went to the All-Star Game in 2011 and 2012 - but it was when the Giants won the World Series in 2010, 2012, and 2014 that he became nationally known. However, it wasn't all sunshine for him, as his extra weight became a problem and he was benched on occasions. Sandoval did not do much in his first World Series, but he blasted six home runs in the 2012 Fall Classic, including three in Game 1, and was named the World Series MVP, which was the highlight of his career.

The Boston Red Sox signed Sandoval as a Free Agent in 2015, but he wasn't the same player. Still overweight, Sandoval's hitting fell apart, and he was held to just six at-bats in 2016 due to shoulder issues. It was not much better for Sandoval in 2017, as he again struggled and was released. The Giants signed him back, and he was used in a bench role over the next few seasons. Sandoval even led the NL in pinch hits (18) in 2019 but was released again, this time during the 2020 season. The Braves picked him up to use in a reserve capacity, and he lasted until 2021. Though he was not on the playoff roster, he was awarded a World Series Championship Ring by the Atlanta.

As popular as he was at one time, Sandoval's overall numbers (1,279 hits, 153 home runs) are nowhere close to Hall of Fame worthy. However, those memories, oh boy, they sure were fun!

Neftali Feliz began his baseball career with the Texas Rangers in 2009, playing over 20 games. Impressed by his performance, the Rangers appointed him as their closer early in the 2010 season. Feliz made it to the All-Star Game and won the Rookie of the Year award, recording 40 saves and leading the league with 59 games finished. He continued his success in 2011, recording 34 saves. However, he was moved to the rotation, but the experiment failed due to a sprained UCL that led to Tommy John Surgery. He missed most of 2012 and 2013 but managed 13 saves in 2014. Unfortunately, his performance declined, and he played for four different teams (Detroit, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, and Kansas City), with the latter releasing him in 2017.

Feliz struggled in the Minors, bouncing between various organizations after being released by the Royals. He made a comeback in 2021, playing five games split between the Dodgers and Phillies. However, it is unlikely that he will be included on the ballot in 2027.