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Inaugural HOF Ballot Released

Published on May 30, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release


COMSTOCK PARK, MI - Let the voting begin! In conjunction with the Whitecaps 15th Year Anniversary Tribute during Friday's game, fans can begin voting on the West Michigan Whitecaps inaugural Hall of Fame ballot, released today by the Hall of Fame committee.

The committee reviewed the numerous fan nominations and constructed the inaugural ballot consisting of 15 individuals (13 former players and two former managers). The nominees are Emil Brown (1995), Ben Grieve (1995), Ramon Hernandez (1996), Dave Borkowski (1997), Francisco Cordero (1997), Robert Fick (1997), Bruce Fields (1997-2000), Brandon Inge (1999), Calvin Chipperfield (2000), Ramon Santiago (2000), Andy Van Hekken (2000), Juan Tejeda (2002), Phil Regan (2002-03), Jon Connolly (2003) and Joel Zumaya (2003).

Fans can begin voting on Friday, May 30 on the Whitecaps website at www.whitecapsbaseball.com. Ballots will also be available at Fifth Third Ballpark all season during Whitecaps home games. The voting process will run through Monday, September 1.

"The Whitecaps would like to thanks the fans for all their nominations and for their help getting the Hall of Fame ballot started," said Jim Jarecki, Whitecaps VP and HOF committee member. "We believe the 15 individuals selected are all deserving of this honor and have made their mark in Whitecaps history."

Fans should vote for three nominees on the ballot with their top choice receiving a three-point vote, their second choice receiving a two-point vote and their third choice receiving a one-point vote. The majority winner of the fan vote will count for one overall vote with the remaining eight committee votes still to come. The inductees for the inaugural Hall of Fame class will be announced at the Whitecaps Winter Banquet in January of 2009.

For more information on the nomination process and the inaugural ballot and the Whitecaps Hall of Fame, please contact the Whitecaps PR Department at 616-784-4131.

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