“It’s just an honor to be considered, first of all,” Larkin told MLB Network from Orlando, Fla., right after the announcement. “I think Robbie Alomar and Bert Blyleven — that was the right call, definitely. I’m just happy to be in the mix.”
The only other player to eclipse the 50 percent mark this year was former pitcher Jack Morris, who received 311 votes (53.5 percent).
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