Posted By:
Vincent
Cy,
No argument from me regarding the 10-year requirement, and O'Doul's tenure in Major League baseball. Some might argue that his time spent in the Pacific Coast league should apply, but that's not my battle to fight.
Actually, I figure O'Doul's eventual entrance into the HOF will not be via the BBWAA (based on his career as a ballplayer, and therefore subject to the service-time requirement), but via the Veteran Committee's subcommittee, which votes on executives and builders. They are suppose to vote on even-numbered years. This particular subcommittee conducted its first vote in 2007 for induction in 2008. I would consider O'Doul's involvement in the development and growth of baseball in Japan as qualifying him as a builder. But perhaps I am missing the true intent of this subcommittee's role.
Details regarding the Veterans Committee (subcommittee) was taken from Wikipedia. My apologies if it contains any errors.
Thanks.