Dwight Evans has already been enshrined in the Red Sox Hall of Fame — but will he find his way to Cooperstown?
Arguably the greatest defensive player in Red Sox history, Evans is one of 10 candidates on this year's Modern Era ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Evans didn't fare well on the general ballot after retiring in 1992, as he was dropped from consideration after just three times on the ballot after not reaching the minimum five percent of the vote threshold in 1999.
The man known as Dewey patrolled right field for the Sox from 1972 to 1990, winning eight Gold Gloves, and making three All-Star teams during his Red Sox career. Only Carl Yastrzemski played more games in a Sox uniform than Evans, who still ranks fifth in team history in both home runs (379) and RBIs (1,346).
Evans is joined on the ballot by Steve Garvey, Tommy John, Don Mattingly, Thurman Munson, Dale Murphy, Dave Parker, Ted Simmons, Lou Whitaker, and Marvin Miller.
A 16-member Modern Era committee will consider the candidates, and 75 percent of the vote is required for induction. Voting will take place MLB's Winter Meetings, with the results scheduled to be announced on December 8.
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