HOF Weekend 1998 598-2012-22_Sutton w Selig_NBL

Don Sutton gets into the Hall of Fame on his fifth try

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1998 – Don Sutton gets into the Hall of Fame on his fifth try. With 324 wins, Sutton had the most victories of any eligible pitcher not in the Hall. He reached the postseason with three different clubs (the Dodgers, Brewers and Angels), and struck out 3,574 batters in 23 seasons. Sutton receives 386 votes of the record 473 ballots cast for 81.6 percent. Tony Perez falls short with 355 votes, and Ron Santo, on the ballot for the 15th and final time, gains 204 votes.

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Benito Santiago is injured when he loses control of the car he is driving and crashes into a tree in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Toronto also loses first baseman Carlos Delgado to a shoulder injury which he sustains while diving for a ball in a game in Puerto Rico. He will be out until late April.

ByTom

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Benito Santiago is injured when he loses control of the car he is driving and crashes into a tree in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Toronto also loses first baseman Carlos Delgado to a shoulder injury which he sustains while diving for a ball in a game in Puerto Rico. He will be out until late April.

Steve Hinton sets the Australian Baseball League record with four home runs in a game. The Brisbane Bandits combine to hit 9, also a record, against the Perth Heat.

ByTom

Steve Hinton sets the Australian Baseball League record with four home runs in a game. The Brisbane Bandits combine to hit 9, also a record, against the Perth Heat.