NSBB HOF Ballot- Walt Weiss

WALT WEISS: 1st year on the ballot…Played 14 seasons…Named to one All-Star team (1998)…Named AL Rookie of the Year in 1988…Named AL Rookie Player of the Year by The Sporting News in 1988…Four times ranked among top 10 in league in walks (1993-’96)…In 3 World Series, hit .125 (5-40) in 12 games…Played in 46 career postseason games…Fielded at a .970 clip in 1462 career games at shortstop…Member of 1989 World Championship team.

Gary Gillette had this to say about Weiss.

Walt Weiss, Shortstop

The 1988 AL Rookie of the Year, Weiss survived as a regular for nine seasons on the strength of his solid (if overrated) glove at shortstop. Even though Weiss played for eight postseason teams, he will be lucky if he receives a vote for the Hall.