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Former Orioles Melvin Mora, Arthur Rhodes On Hall of Fame Ballot

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Nineteen players debuted on the BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot this year, including former Orioles Melvin Mora, Vladimir Guerrero and Arthur Rhodes.

Nine-time Silver Slugger Award winner Manny Ramírez compiled a .312 batting average over 19 seasons as an outfielder with teams like the Indians, Red Sox, Dodgers, White Sox and Rays, totaling 555 home runs, 1,831 RBI and 12 All-Star Game selections.

Vladimir Guerrero is also on the list after hitting .318 during a 16-year career with the Expos, Angels, Rangers and Orioles, totaling 449 home runs, 2,590 hits and 1,496 RBI. He posted 10 seasons with at least 100 RBI, stole 181 bases and was named the 2004 American League Most Valuable Player.

Also debuting on the BBWAA ballot this year are Casey Blake, Pat Burrell, Orlando Cabrera, Mike Cameron, J.D. Drew, Carlos Guillén, Derrek Lee, Melvin Mora, Magglio Ordóñez, Jorge Posada, Edgar Rentería, Arthur Rhodes, Freddy Sánchez, Matt Stairs, Jason Varitek and Tim Wakefield.

The results of the BBWAA election will be announced on Jan. 18. Any candidate receiving votes on at least 75 percent of all ballots cast will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 30, 2017.

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