1998 Hall of Fame Class
Player Name Category Voted By Votes Received Votes Needed
Bullet Rogan Player Veterans - -
Don Sutton Player BBWAA 386 355
George Davis Player Veterans - -
Larry Doby Player Veterans - -
Lee MacPhail Executive Veterans - -

The 1998 class, member by member

By category, the 1998 class breaks down as Bullet Rogan, Don Sutton, George Davis, and Larry Doby (players) and Lee MacPhail (executive). The Voted By column lists Veterans for Bullet Rogan, George Davis, Larry Doby, and Lee MacPhail. The writers' vote elected Don Sutton; the highest tally in the table is Don Sutton's 386 votes against 355 needed. Bullet Rogan, a pitcher, played for the Kansas City Monarchs. Bullet Rogan was inducted after death, according to the player record. The season rows put Don Sutton, a pitcher, with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros, and Milwaukee Brewers. George Davis, a shortstop, played for the Cleveland Spiders, New York Giants, and Chicago White Sox. The induction of George Davis came posthumously. The season rows put Larry Doby, an outfielder, with the Newark Eagles, Cleveland Indians, and Chicago White Sox. The profile of Bullet Rogan, like every member's, shows the 1998 induction beside the career record. Neighboring classes: 1997 class, 1999 class.

1998 Hall of Fame Class: Frequently Asked Questions

Who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998?
Bullet Rogan, Don Sutton, George Davis, Larry Doby, and Lee MacPhail were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998.
How many players entered the Hall of Fame in 1998?
The 1998 class had 5 members.