While we're stuck amid a spring and summer unfortunately free of both Major League Baseball (so far) because of the coronavirus pandemic and a Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, the Hall that so many of us visit in our mind's eye whenever we take stock of greatness or steep ourselves in history is open year-round. Last week, I mused about who the next Hall of Famer for each National League team might be; now, it's time to tackle the American League.
For this exercise, I've chosen one player per team, generally the most worthy pending honoree, whether he's on the upcoming writers' ballot, still active or not yet eligible for such inclusion, or stuck in Era Committee limbo.