MLB's 10 Most Likely Current Hall of Famers

By (Analyst) on May 12, 2009

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COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 27: Hall of Fame member George Brett talks during the Play Ball with Ozzie Smith Clinic held at Doubleday Field on July 27, 2007 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Many next Hall of Fame ballots will be filled with the names we know and love: Craig Biggio, Greg Maddux, Jeff Kent, and even names we hate: Barry Bonds.

But, looking longer into the future, which players currently playing baseball will get the ticket?

With many records being broken and set, there have been many arguments as to who should get in.

Records never even though breakable, gone, quicker and easier.

But, many of these players have used or have been accused of using performance enhancing drugs.

Will those fears overshadow the records?

Who knows?

Well, my opinion settles in these 10 slides.

These are the 10:

Derek Jeter

NEW YORK - MAY 02: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees tags out the steal of Mike Napoli #44 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Yankee Stadium on May 2, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

He got No. 2, which meant he has to be in the Hall.

He's also had a good, if not great career, full of clutch moments.

And just another thing on his resume:

He's the Yankee's captain.

Alex Rodriguez

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 14:  Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees watches batting practice before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays April 14, 2009 in St. Petersburg, Florida.  (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Despite the allegations of steroid use, I believe that the future home run king will be in the HOF.

He is in the elite 40-40 club, he has too many MVPs, and his career home-run numbers continue to skyrocket.

Mariano Rivera

BOSTON - APRIL 24: Jason Bay #44 of the Boston Red Sox hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning to tie the game against Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees at Fenway Park, April 24, 2009, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Imag

487 saves.

Any questions?

John Smoltz

FORT MYERS,FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 22: John Smoltz #29 of the Boston Red Sox poses during photo day at the Red Sox spring training complex on February 22, 2009 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

210 wins and a 3.26 career ERA. Very good stats, but to go with that he has 147 saves.

One of the best pitchers of our time.

Jim Thome

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 19: Designated hitter Jim Thome #25  of the Chicago White Sox scores a run against the Tampa Bay Rays April 19, 2009 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.  (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

This guy has a chance for 600 home runs and should make it before his career's over.

A sure-fire in the Hall.

Ken Griffey Jr.

SEATTLE - APRIL 18:  Ken Griffey Jr. #24 of the Seattle Mariners warms up before the game against the Detroit Tigers on April 18, 2009 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Not only is he a great hitter with 600 home runs, he is great in the clubhouse, and really nice.

The press loves him, so he'll get in first try.

Ichiro Suzuki

SEATTLE - APRIL 14:  Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners is introduced against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the Opening Day game on April 14, 2009 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

200 hits, .300 batting average, all star, and gold glove every year.

3,000 career hits, some 2,000 here in the U.S.

And Seattle loves him.

Randy Johnson

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 16:  Randy Johnson #51 of the San Francisco Giants before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 16, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

He will get 500 wins, may be the last pitcher to do so. He's had a great career and will be the tallest player in the Hall.

Tom Glavine

WASHINGTON - APRIL 30:  Pitcher Tom Glavine #47 of the Atlanta Braves watches his team take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 30, 2008 in Washington, D.C. The Nationals defeated the Braves 3-2 in 12 innnings.  (Photo by Doug Benc/Gett

Five 20-win seasons, and 305 career wins.

He will be one of the last 300 win pitchers, and had a great, long, memorable career.

Trevor Hoffman

MILWAUKEE - APRIL 10:  Pitcher Trevor Hoffman #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers greets teammates in the introduction before the game against the Chicago Cubs during the Opening Day game on April 10, 2009 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo byJonatha

While difficult for relievers to get into Cooperstown, I see the career leader in saves getting in easy. He's had a great career, full of some wonderful, and not so wonderful (loss vs. four home run dodgers?) moments, and he is well liked.

Expect him in first try.

Final Slide

NEW YORK - APRIL 17:  Gary Sheffield #10 of the New York Mets celebrates his 500th career home run in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 17, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.  (P

Honorable Mention:

Jason Varitek:

Puge Rodriguez:

Gary Shefield.

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