January 09, 2007
Ripken, Gwynn Elected
I thought the vote was coming out at 2 PM, but this article from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Gwynn and Ripken are in. However, it doesn't report totals.
Update: I think the paper released the story early. The embargo was until 1 PM Central, and somebody probably thought it was 1 PM Eastern.
Update: Just saw the announcement. Ripken received 98.5% of the vote, Gwynn, 97.6%. I thought Gwynn would get the higher amount. McGwire received 23.5%. Gossage was third at 71.2%.
So Seaver still has the record at 98.84%, but does Cal have the most votes (there are more voters this year)?
Cal has the highest total/percentage for a position player. Ryan might have even gotten more total votes then Ripken, not sure yet.