Author: Bernie W

The story of Bernie Williams’ induction into the Hall of Fame seems less like a finished chapter and more like an unfinished discussion. His vote share dropped from a promising 9.6% in 2012 to a dismal 3.3% in 2013, indicating that his time on the ballot was short. That hasty dismissal was not a reflection of a lack of greatness, but rather of a time when players whose value was in consistency, clutch moments, and quiet brilliance were overshadowed by power hitters with exaggerated numbers. In addition to the statistics, Bernie’s case is remarkably similar to that of other underappreciated…