Ken Griffey Jr. headlines the MLB 2016 HOF Ballot

[HavanaMatt]

The 2016 Hall of Fame ballot was released Monday by the Baseball Writers Association of America. On it is Griffey,
a couple of lights-out closers and a couple sluggers who had a few nice seasons. Their are some notable newbies,
starting with Griffey:

• Ken Griffey, Jr.
• Jim Edmonds
• Trevor Hoffman
• Billy Wagner
• Garret Anderson
• Troy Glaus
• Mike Sweeney
• David Eckstein
• Mike Hampton

Other new players, most of whom are looking at a one-and-done on the ballot if they don't get 5% of the vote:
Brad Ausmus, Luis Castillo, Mark Grudzielanek, Jason Kendall, Mike Lowell and Randy Winn. Of all these, Griffey
is the only sure thing.

Theirs many holdovers who are hoping to reach the all-important 75% of the vote threshold too, they include ..
• Mike Piazza (69.9%)
• Jeff Bagwell (55.7%)
• Tim Raines (55%)
• Curt Schilling (39.2%)
• Roger Clemens (37.5%)
• Barry Bonds (36.8%)
• Lee Smith (30.2%)
• Edgar Martinez (27%)
• Alan Trammell (25.1%)
• Mike Mussina (24.6%)
• Jeff Kent (14%)
• Fred McGriff (12.9%)
• Larry Walker (11.8%)
• Gary Sheffield (11.75%)
• Mark McGwire (10.0%)
• Sammy Sosa (6.6%)
• Nomar Garciaparra (5.5%)

Qualified voters have until Dec. 21st to submit their ballots. The results will be announced on Jan. 6, 2016.