Odds of All 30 MLB Teams' Biggest Star Making the Hall of Fame

There have been a number of outstanding players in baseball, but only 297 individuals have been chosen to be immortalized in the halls of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

A number of modern stars have been trying to make their case to be placed amongst baseball's elite. Some players have almost certainly locked up a spot in the HOF already, while others still have a lot to prove.

It will be interesting to see how players whose primes were during the Steroid Era will be viewed by the Baseball Writers Association of America when it comes to voting on players for enshrinement in Cooperstown.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Justin Upton

Career Stats: .276/.357/.478, 647 H, 98 HR, 324 RBI, 70 SB (646 games)

One of the advantages that Justin Upton has when it comes to his chances of reaching the Hall of Fame is the fact that he reached the major leagues at age 19. That gives him an extra few years to accumulate states compared to most players.

Upton still has a long way to go if he is going to be a Hall of Famer, but the Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder has gotten his career off to a good start. He has already had two All-Star seasons and two 20/20 years.

Odds: 20 percent

Atlanta Braves: Chipper Jones

Career Stats: .304/.401/.531, 2,653 H, 459 HR, 1587 RBI, 149 SB (2,426 games)

At this point, it seems as if it is not a matter of if Chipper Jones gets elected to be a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, but rather when he is selected. There is a good chance that he gets selected the first year that he is eligible, but that is not a lock.

Jones has been a huge piece of the Atlanta Braves organization and has made significant contributions in the majors for 19 years.

Odds: 100 percent

Baltimore Orioles: Adam Jones

Career Stats: .278/.322/.451, 701 H, 94 HR, 331 RBI, 53 SB (695 games)

Adam Jones had a ton of promise when he was a prospect in the Seattle Mariners organization, and he has started to live up to the hype since reaching the big leagues as a member of the Baltimore Orioles.

Jones has developed into one of the better hitters in the American League and is also solid defensively. Jones picked up his first Gold Glove in 2009. However, he still has a very long way to go if he is going to reach the Hall of Fame.

Odds: Five percent

Boston Red Sox: David Ortiz

Career Stats: .284/.379/.546, 1838 H, 396 HR, 1315 RBI, 11 SB (1813 games)

David Ortiz will certainly be an interesting case for Hall of Fame voters. It has been seen with Edgar Martinez that voters certainly do take into account the fact that DHs do not contribute on defense.

Ortiz should have at least a few more years left in him, and he should be able to reach the 450-home-run mark and will eclipse the 2,000-hit mark. If he can reach these totals, then Ortiz should have a strong case for the Hall of Fame.

Odds: 67 percent

Chicago Cubs: Starlin Castro

Career Stats: .305/.339/.428, 437 H, 19 HR, 145 RBI, 48 SB (354 games)

The fact that Starlin Castro was able to hit .300 as a 20-year-old in his rookie season speaks volumes about the talent that he has. Castro has only begun to improve from there.

While things look pretty good for Castro on the offensive side of the game, he has struggled with defense. Castro has been amongst the league leaders in errors for shortstop ever since he entered the league.

He is still very young and has not even played three full years in the bigs, so there is still a very long way for Castro to go before he is seriously considered for the Hall of Fame.

Odds: Five percent

Chicago White Sox: Paul Konerko

Career Stats: .284/.360/.502, 2106 H, 409 HR, 1300 RBI, 9 SB (2062 games)

For a player who produces at such a high level, Paul Konerko does not get all of the attention that he deserves. The reason for this is the number of talented first basemen in the big leagues. This will also have an impact on his Hall of Fame chances.

Konerko has proven to be a really good player throughout his career, but he is someone who will likely be viewed as a borderline Hall of Fame player once his career is over. A few more good years from Konerko could be just enough to push him over the edge. If he reaches both the 500-HR and 1,500-RBI mark, then Konerko should be a Hall of Famer.

Odds: 50 percent

Cincinnati Reds: Joey Votto

Career Stats: .317/.413/.559, 783 H, 132 HR, 446 RBI, 40 SB (687 games)

Joey Votto has been able to prove that he can consistently bat well over .300 while hitting at least 25 home runs. With Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder changing teams this offseason, Votto is now the best first baseman in the National League.

Votto has already won an NL MVP award and has the potential to take home a few more. There is a long way for Votto to go to reach the Hall of Fame, but he has the talent to eventually get there.

Odds: 35 percent

Cleveland Indians: Ubaldo Jimenez

Career Stats: 67-54, 3.83 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 893 K (162 starts)

Ubaldo Jimenez has looked like a Cy Young candidate at times—other times, he has looked like a league average pitcher at best. He should start to come into the best years of his career soon.

Jimenez will need to average around 11 wins per year until the age of 40 if he is going to reach the 200-career-win mark. He has averaged 14 wins a year during his four full seasons in the majors, so this is a possibility for him. The problem is that 200 wins likely would not be enough to get him to the Hall.

Odds: Three percent

Colorado Rockies: Troy Tulowitzki

Career Stats: .292/.364/.504, 822 H, 130 HR, 470 RBI, 53 SB (744 games)

Troy Tulowitzki is not the only Colorado Rockies player who was considered for this position. Carlos Gonzalez was considered as well, but Tulowitzki edged him out because of his value at his position.

Tulowitzki has emerged as one of the best shortstops in baseball, and he has been able to produce both at the plate and in the field. He has two Gold Gloves and two Silver Sluggers to his name already, and he should pick up many more throughout his career.

Odds: 35 percent

Detroit Tigers: Miguel Cabrera

Career Stats: .316/.393/.554, 893 H, 292 HR, 1,040 RBI, 32 SB (1,422 games)

Miguel Cabrera is well on his way to the Hall of Fame if he can keep up his production level for the next six or seven years. He is one of the best pure hitters on the planet at this moment.

Cabrera has already picked up six All-Star game appearances, and there should be many more in his future. He should reach the 500-home-run mark without an issues, and he could have a chance to reach 600 home runs if he plays into his 40s. Acquiring 2,000 RBI is also a possibility for Cabrera.

Odds: 70 percent

Houston Astros: Carlos Lee

Career Stats: .287/.340/.489, 2192 H, 353 HR, 1313 RBI, 122 SB (2007 games)

The Houston Astros are without a true superstar at this point in time, and it shows in their record. Carlos Lee is the biggest star they have.

Lee will have a nice career by the time he retires, but he is not Hall of Fame material. He will go down in history as a very good player.

Odds: 15 percent

Kansas City Royals: Mike Moustakas

Career Stats: .268/.323/.408, 155 H, 15 HR, 63 RBI, 3 SB (154 games)

One of the great things about the Kansas City Royals is that they have a number of young players who could be a part of the next generation of MLB stars. The player with the best shot at the Hall of Fame from the Royals is Mike Moustakas.

A power-hitting third baseman, Moustakas has also shown that he can be a consistent run producer and hit for a fairly high average during his time in the big leagues.

Odds: Seven percent

Los Angeles Angels: Albert Pujols

Career Stats: .325/.416/.609, 2145 H, 456 HR, 1372 RBI, 88 SB (1776 games)

There are few players still in the major leagues who are more of a lock for the Hall of Fame than Albert Pujols. He has been the most dominant hitter of the last decade.

Pujols has a chance to hit a number of the game's much-vaunted milestones—such as the 700-home-run mark, 2,000-RBI mark and the 3,000-hit mark—during his career.

Odds: 100 percent

Los Angeles Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw

Career Stats: 52-31, 2.86 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 840 K (131 starts)

Choosing between Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw for this spot was no easy task. The two both have outstanding careers ahead of them and have already put up a number of impressive numbers.

Kershaw has already won a Cy Young award, and he is just 24 years old. Despite his young age, Kershaw is one of the best pitchers in all of baseball. He could reach 250 wins if he continues to pitch the way he has into his mid-30s.

Odds: 45 percent

Miami Marlins: Hanley Ramirez

Career Stats: .302/.376/.501, 1087 H, 145 HR, 472 RBI, 226 SB (922 games)

The case can certainly be made that Giancarlo Stanton deserves to be on here instead of Hanley Ramirez, but for right now, the older player will get the edge. Ramirez has a longer track record of success.

Changing positions could have an impact on Ramirez's Hall of Fame chances, but he should continue to hit regardless of where he plays in the field. Ramirez could eventually join the 300-home-run, 300-stolen-base club.

Odds: 25 percent

Milwaukee Brewers: Ryan Braun

Career Stats: .313/.373/.567, 980 H, 181 HR, 583 RBI, 109 SB (796 games)

Only time will tell how Ryan Braun's steroid saga will impact his chances for the Hall of Fame. Of course, for it to become an issue, Braun needs to continue to put up solid numbers at the plate.

Braun has the abilities to challenge for the Triple Crown, and it would not be incredibly shocking if he won the award. He has already taken home one NL MVP award, and he could be in line for another this year.

Odds: 40 percent

Minnesota Twins: Joe Mauer

Career Stats: .323/.404/.468, 1166 H, 87 HR, 535 RBI, 38 SB (980 games)

It is amazing how much things can change in just a few years. Joe Mauer was looking like the best catcher in the major leagues just a few years ago, and he has slipped in the rankings since then.

Mauer will need to put up a few more years like his 2006 or 2008 seasons if he has the chance to become a Hall of Famer. He also needs to stay healthy and avoid the injuries that have plagued him the past few years.

Odds: 20 percent

New York Mets: David Wright

Career Stats: .303/.384/.511, 1337 H, 191 HR, 765 RBI, 158 SB (1,174 games)

Inconsistency has been a problem for David Wright throughout his career with the New York Mets. He has looked like a superstar some years, while he has struggled in others.

Even with the struggles, Wright has put together a solid career. He could join the 400-home-run club and the 3,000-hit club if he plays into his early 40s.

Odds: 25 percent

New York Yankees: Derek Jeter

Career Stats: .313/.382/.448, 3180 H, 247 HR, 1,221 RBI, 345 SB (2,495 games)

Not much needs to be said here. Derek Jeter is a first-ballot Hall of Famer—as is his teammate Mariano Rivera.

Alex Rodriguez should be as well, but it will depend on how the writers treat his use of steroids.

Odds: 100 percent

Oakland Athletics: Yoenis Cespedes

Career Stats: .268/.329/.483, 40 H, 7 HR, 30 RBI, 4 SB (40 games)

The Oakland Athletics are one of the few teams out there without a player with a great chance of making the Hall of Fame.

Yoenis Cespedes and his raw power may be the most likely Hall of Fame candidate for the Athletics, which doesn't mean much. His chances are low, to say the least.

Odds: Zero percent

Philadelphia Phillies: Roy Halladay

Career Stats: 192-97, 3.25 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 1,990 K (363 starts)

Roy Halladay has the third most wins amongst active pitchers, and the two guys ahead of him are Jamie Moyer and Andy Pettitte. Halladay should be the active leader next year. During his career, Halladay has won two Cy Young awards.

If we see a 300-game winner anytime soon, there is a strong possibility that it could be Halladay. He should easily reach 250, and then it is just a matter of how long he stays around the majors after that.

Odds: 80 percent

Pittsburgh Pirates: Andrew McCutchen

Career Stats: .286/.370/.475, 521 H, 64 HR, 244 RBI, 92 SB (487 games)

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown a lot of promise over the past year-and-a-half, and it is due in large part to the leadership and performance of young players such as Andrew McCutchen.

McCutchen has the ability to be a 20/20 player for a long time, which means that he should go to a few All-Star games. That also allows him a chance to join the 300-home-run, 300-stolen-base club.

Odds: 25 percent

San Diego Padres: Chase Headley

Career Stats: .269/.347/.395, 573 H, 43 HR, 239 RBI, 52 SB (600 games)

The San Diego Padres lack a true superstar, and it should be immediately apparent once you take a look at their record this year. Chase Headley may be the team's best player right now.

Headley has been a decent player throughout his career, but he is certainly not a Hall of Fame-caliber player.

Odds: Zero percent

San Francisco Giants: Tim Lincecum

Career Stats: 71-49, 3.21 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 1218 K (170 starts)

While things have certainly not gone according to plan for Tim Lincecum thus far in 2012, he still is an outstanding pitcher. He won two Cy Young awards in his first three years in the majors.

Lincecum still has a long way to go if he is going to find his way to Cooperstown, but he has the talent to eventually get there.

Odds: 25 percent

Seattle Mariners: Felix Hernandez

Career Stats: 90-72, 3.25 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 1365 K (220 starts)

Felix Hernandez is not the only member of the Seattle Mariners who will have an interesting case for the Hall of Fame. Ichiro Suzuki will also have a solid shot at being voted into the Hall of Fame.

Hernandez established himself as one of the better pitchers in baseball before he turned 21 and has continued to validate that claim ever since.

Odds: 40 percent

St. Louis Cardinals: Carlos Beltran

Career Stats: .284/.362/.500, 1,994 H, 321 HR, 1,129 RBI, 300 SB (1,837 games)

Carlos Beltran has really turned things around over the past two seasons, and it looks like he has a lot more gas left in the tank.

Beltran is already a member of the 300-home-run, 300-stolen-base club, and he could eventually hit 400 home runs. That would certainly make him a candidate to make the Hall of Fame.

Odds: 55 percent

Tampa Bay Rays: David Price

Career Stats: 50-30, 3.34 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 602 K (103 starts)

The Tampa Bay Rays have a pair of elite 26-year-old players in David Price and Evan Longoria. They should continue to get better over the next few years.

In his first three years in the major leagues, Price has averaged 14 wins and is on pace to surpass that total this year. There is no reason why Price can't hit 100 wins by age 30, which would give him a chance to reach around 240 wins for his career.

Odds: 20 percent

Texas Rangers: Josh Hamilton

Career Stats: .310/.367/.554, 778 H, 140 HR, 489 RBI, 42 SB (654 games)

Imagine how good Josh Hamilton could be if he did not spend three years away from baseball when he was a top prospect. Even with this time off, Hamilton has become a huge star.

The Hall of Fame voters may have a hard time not choosing Hamilton if he is able to continue to put up MVP-type numbers for the next five or six years.

Odds: 20 percent

Toronto Blue Jays: Jose Bautista

Career Stats: .253/.362/.485, 782 H, 179 HR, 493 RBI, 36 SB (956 games)

The way that Jose Bautista was able to turn his career around is nothing short of amazing. He went from being an average player to being the back-to-back American League home run leader.

Bautista has been able to keep it up, and even despite the fact that he burst onto the scene late, Bautista has a chance to reach the 500-home-run mark. He could end the 2012 season with 200 home runs, and he would need to then average 33 home runs a year over the next nine years to reach 500.

Odds: 20 percent

Washington Nationals: Bryce Harper

Career Stats: .281/.365/.857, 52 H, 7 HR, 20 RBI, 6 SB (49 games)

Yes, it is ridiculously early to be talking about Bryce Harper's chances of making the Hall of Fame. But then again, Harper is not your average 19-year-old.

Harper has already shown that he can handle MLB pitching, and he still has room to get better as he gets older. He could be one of those once-in-a-generation-type players.

The odds for Harper may seem high, but he absolutely has the potential to play his way into Cooperstown.

Odds: 40 percent