Astros' Bagwell, Raines, Rodriguez speak in NY after Hall of Fame election

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HOUSTON – Houston Astros slugger Jeff Bagwell and the other members of the 2017 Baseball Hall of Fame class spoke in New York the day after their election.

Bagwell earned 86.2 percent of the vote, easily surpassing the 75 percent threshold. 

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He becomes the second Astros player elected into the Hall of Fame, following Craig Biggio who was inducted in 2015.

Joining Bagwell in the class of 2017 are Tim Raines, in his 10th and final year of eligibility, who gained election with 86.0 percent, and catcher Ivan Rodriguez, who had 76.0 percent of the vote in his first year of eligibility.

Induction ceremony will be held on Sunday, July 30, in Cooperstown, New York.

Bagwell increased from 41.7 percent in 2011 to 71.6 percent last year, falling 15 votes short when Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were elected. 

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Bagwell was named the NL Rookie of the Year in 1991. He won the NL MVP and a Gold Glove Award in 1994. He was a four-time All-Star and won three Silver Slugger awards.

"On behalf of the Astros organization, I'd like to congratulate Jeff Bagwell on being voted into the Hall of Fame," said Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane. "When Jeff played here, a sign was posted in the weight room that read  'Bagwell’s Gym, Work Hard, Play Hard or Leave.’ That reveals a great deal about what he was all about. Throughout his career, Jeff worked extremely hard to become great a player. He was a winner and an outstanding representative of the Houston Astros and of the City of Houston. We were thrilled when Craig Biggio was voted into the Hall two years ago, and now we are ecstatic that Jeff will be joining him this year. This is an exciting day for the Astros and for our great fans."

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"It is great day for Jeff Bagwell, the Astros organization and Astros fans everywhere," said Astros President of Business Operations Reid Ryan. "Jeff's numbers stand alone. He played the game with grit, determination and a drive to win that few players ever know. This Hall of Fame induction is the fitting tribute to one of the game's great players. Congrats, Baggy, on a well-deserved honor."

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The team said there will be a Jeff Bagwell Hall of Fame rally at 5 p.m. Monday at Minute Maid Park, with doors opening at 3 p.m.

Trevor Hoffman (74.0 percent) and Vladimir Guerrero (71.7 percent) fell just short of the threshold.

Former Astros' Jeff Kent (16.7%) and Billy Wagner (10.2%) will be back on next year's ballot since they earned more than 5 percent.