All three are deserving of the distinction. Unfortunately, Craig Biggio missed out by two votes. Biggio is a member of the 3000 Hit Club. The club has 28 members of which 24 are in the Hall of Fame. Pete Rose is not in due to his gambling, Raphael Palmeiro is not in due to his PEDs usage, and Derek Jeter is not in the Hall because he’s still active. That leaves Biggio as the only member of the club that is not in the Hall. Biggio was not a PEDs user, but lost out for the second year in a row. There were 36 players on this year’s ballot and many were deserving. Those filling out ballots can only vote for 10 players. With players such as Bonds, McGwire, Clemens, Sosa and Palmeiro on the ballot and receiving votes, it’s a shame that players like Biggio, Bagwell, and Lee Smith lost votes to the PED users. Biggio’s 668 career doubles is the highest amount for a right handed batter. His 3060 hits should have gotten him in the Hall. Maybe next year.
