Tommy John Discusses Hall Fame Omission and Politics

Former MLB pitcher Tommy John suggests his support for Donald Trump might be a reason he is not in the Baseball Hall of Fame, despite his significant contributions to the sport, including 288 career wins and the groundbreaking surgery named after him. John made this remark during an interview on 'The Michael Kay Show.' However, his Hall of Fame voting eligibility ended in 2009, long before Trump ran for office. John's career spanned from 1963 to 1989, and he was on the Hall of Fame ballot from 1995 to 2009, later being considered by the Veteran's Committee multiple times without success. The Hall of Fame voting process is known for its unpredictability, and John's exclusion could also be attributed to his statistical profile, which includes a high number of hits and earned runs allowed.