Larkin was already inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009, joining Michigan alums Jim Abbott (2007), Rickey (2009) and Sisler (2010). But Larkin will be there this year to represent his family, the city of Cincinnati and the ideal that excellence is a long-term proposition. Skip to main content Skip to navigation < > Menu ... everything in is represented in the Hall of Fame -- 4,256 (hits)," Larkin said. Larkin never forgot how Gary Green and Flavio Alvaro logged the bulk of the middle-infield at-bats for the 1984 U.S. Olympic team, or how he had to outlast Kurt Stillwell to win the starting job in Cincinnati. He was thoughtful and accountable and had a knack for relating to every corner of the clubhouse. Larkin won three, from 1994 through 1996. Born April 28, 1964, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Larkin was an honor student and athletic star at Cincinnati’s Moeller High School and enrolled at the University of Michigan with the idea of playing both baseball and football. "I stated what I stated. Larkin quietly filed away that conversation for future reference and used it for motivation down the road. In 1997, the ballpark in Cincinnati was more than a bit ratty. “The best decision Bo Schembechler ever made, in my opinion,” Larkin said. He spoke fluent Spanish and deftly bridged the gap from blacks to whites to Latinos and from young players to veterans. He will be formally inducted at Sunday's ceremony in Cooperstown. One very poignant Cincinnati Post clipping -- dated Oct. 22, 1990 -- features the headline "World Champs!" And who could forget Pete, filling notebooks and dropping sitcom and pop-culture references like bread crumbs? As a baseball writer, I'll derive a special thrill from seeing Larkin's big day at Cooperstown because I was there for his formative years and my time on the beat coincided with his lows, highs, slumps and biggest personal triumphs. Larkin piled up awards and did his job with aplomb for 19 seasons -- all in his hometown of Cincinnati. His son, Shane, plays guard for the University of Miami basketball team, and daughter Cymber, the youngest, will sing the national anthem during the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies Sunday. Congratulations to Barry Larkin, stalwart shortstop of the Cincinnati Reds, on his election to the Hall of Fame this week. After earning a spot on the 1984 U.S. Olympic Baseball Team, Larkin was taken by the Reds with the fourth overall pick in the 1985 MLB Draft. (In 1996), I hit (33) line drives that went over the fence.”. His boyhood inspiration, Dave Concepcion, never made it to Cooperstown. I try to give you consistent play offensively and defensively. He hit .295 and topped .300 nine times (among … On July 22, 2012, Barry Larkin and Ron Santo were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He called her comments "embarrassing" and said there was no place for racism in baseball. Barry Larkin spent his entire 19-year career playing for his hometown Cincinnati Reds. The Reds went wire-to-wire in winning the NL West that year, then dispatched the Pirates and the A’s in the postseason to win the World Series. Larkin was just Barry, the product of a family with great athletic and academic credentials. In my (admittedly biased) opinion, it is a crime that Barry Larkin was not elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame last year, in his first year on the ballot. Barry Larkin of the Cincinnati Reds turns a double play at second base during a game against the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California in 1990. On July 22, 2012, Barry Larkin and Ron Santo were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He'll be the only member of the 2012 writers' ballot on the podium. Larkin was also a role model off the field, winning the Roberto Clemente Award in 1993 and the Lou Gehrig Award in 1994. But Larkin rarely provided the best copy. (Voted by BBWAA on 495/573 ballots) View Barry Larkin's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Larkin was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2012. that the first infield with two pairs of siblings playing at the same time included Barry Larkin at short, Stephen Larkin at first base, Bret Boone at second and Aaron Boone at third, on Sept. 27, 1998? But the final numbers make for a strong case. He always viewed himself as a complementary piece. Represent the all-time greats and know your purchase plays a part in preserving baseball history. His daughter Brielle is a makeup artist and former high school lacrosse star in Florida. "Why don't you hit something that hits back?" She once settled a $25,000 contract dispute with outfielder Kal Daniels by flipping a coin in the Plant City Stadium parking lot. "It's definitely something special, but I'll be nervous as heck for her," Larkin said. Along the way, Barry Larkin was selected to 12 All Star Games in 19 seasons. He spent a lot of time on the disabled list and played 140 or more games only seven times in 19 seasons. Owner Marge Schott, meanwhile, polluted the air with cigarette smoke and distributed plastic bags filled with Saint Bernard hair for good luck. That number puts him ahead of such contemporaries as Tony Gwynn, Tim Raines, Ryne Sandberg, Roberto Alomar, Manny Ramirez and Eddie Murray. He made 12 All-Star teams, won nine Silver Sluggers, three Gold Gloves and a Most Valuable Player award, and amassed 2,340 hits and 379 stolen bases. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Former Cincinnati Reds star Barry Larkin has been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Considered by many to be one of the best all-around players of his era, Larkin is now eligible for baseball’s highest individual honor. Longtime Reds shortstop Barry Larkin was the only player elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, receiving 86.4 percent of the vote. 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Barry Larkin Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images With his portfolio complete and subjected to scrutiny yet again, does Barry Larkin have what it takes to enter the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum? In the four-game sweep over Oakland in the Fall Classic, Larkin hit .353 and scored three runs. Larkin retired after the 2004 season – he was named an All-Star in his final year in the big leagues – with a .295 career average, 2,340 hits, 1,329 runs scored and 379 stolen bases. Some background on why Barry Larkin got my Hall of Fame vote. Barry Larkin is easily qualified for Cooperstown, even by fairly tough Hall of Fame standards. He decided against playing defensive back at the University of Michigan after being redshirted his freshman year, and coach Bo Schembechler never tired of throwing zingers his way when Larkin was taking batting practice in the fieldhouse. 24 when the Reds fired manager Tony Perez 44 games into the 1993 season. NEW YORK -- Barry Larkin was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Monday with plenty of room to spare. And Barry Larkin is the other. Privacy Statement/Your California Privacy Rights. Larkin’s loyalty made him the Cincinnati kid The 12-time All-Star shortstop spent entire MLB career with the Reds. When the spirit moved him, Larkin would, indeed, step forward and speak his mind. "When the controversies came up, people came to me for a response for the team, so I couldn't walk a line," Larkin said. Sabo drove a 1982 Ford Escort, moonlighted at a McDonald's during the instructional league and once stormed out of a barbershop in mid-haircut because he was irate over the way things were going. He played the game with enough flash to appeal to a new generation of fans while personifying the old-school mindset that purists hold dear. At 48, Larkin is now working for ESPN and experiencing the joys of fatherhood through the accomplishments of his three children. I walked into the manager's office on St. Patrick's Day in Plant City, Fla. -- home of the Florida Strawberry Festival -- and saw Pete Rose sitting at his desk. Former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin can now call himself a Hall of Famer. With the Nationals, he worked under former Reds general manager Jim Bowden. Does Barry Larkin belong in the Hall of Fame? The 12-time All-Star shortstop spent entire MLB career with the Reds. The Nasty Boys were generally a hoot, but the Rob Dibble Experience took at least three years off my life. Davis, the "next Willie Mays," was a constant source of fascination in Cincinnati. Larkin is tied for 61st all time (with Alan Trammell) with a wins above replacement of 67.1. With the possible exception of Rickey Henderson and Roberto Alomar, it was hard to find a player better equipped to dominate a game without cranking 30 bombs a season. I remember thinking, "Can it get any crazier than this?". The reasons for this are not all as obvious as they might seem. I have looked up some things lately about underrated players and Hall of Fame ballots and have noticed a lot of good things about Larkin and he got a 50% vote on the Hall of Fame ballot this year. It was the start of a very wild ride. and a photo of a joyous Larkin with his right fist aloft as teammate Joe Oliver pours champagne down his back. When Schott referred to Dave Parker and Davis as her "million-dollar n-----s," Larkin quietly seethed. His journey began with the Kennedy Heights-Silverton T-ball team and wound its way through knothole baseball, the Connie Mack League and Mike Cameron's Moeller High program, which also sent Buddy Bell, Ken Griffey Jr. and several other players to the majors. Barry Larkin wants to keep baseball's most exclusive club clean. In January, those baseball writers elected Larkin to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his third try with 86.4 percent of the vote. In 2008, he signed with the MLB Network as a studio analyst. His career path took him from leadoff hitter to RBI man, with stops up and down the lineup in between. Early in Larkin's big league career, longtime Reds executive Sheldon "Chief" Bender told him a shift to second base might be necessary because he lacked the skills to play shortstop. But the hometown kid had to fight for every scrap. This play by the Cincinnati Reds beating the St. Louis Cardinals shows why Barry Larkin is a Hall of Fame shortstop! greatest accomplishments: 3 Gold Gloves 9 Silver Slugger awards MVP award 12 time all star He won his three Gold Glove awards at shortstop en route to a career fielding percentage of .975 and won nine Silver Slugger awards. ESPN.com news services. Larkin The 2011 Baseball Hall Of Fame Ballot: Why Barry Larkin and Three Others Will Be Inducted. “I’m a line drive hitter. He is a member of the 500 home run club but, despite his sterling offensive credentials, has never gotten close to being elected to the Hall of Fame. Larkin made a similar gesture with the No. He set an example for his teammates as well as those starry-eyed knotholers in Cincinnati. As the keepers of the Game’s history, the Hall of Fame helps you relive your memories and celebrate baseball history. Congratulations to Barry Larkin, who was elected to the Hall of Fame on Monday with the credentials of everything you would want in an elite player. But when legendary UM football coach Bo Schembechler advised Larkin to redshirt his freshman year, Larkin’s path to Cooperstown began. I said what I said. So do you think he has a chance to get in? His words were measured, but the resolute tone in his voice conveyed his sense of outrage. 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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- The newspaper clips are yellowed and crinkly with the passage of two decades. After his retirement, Larkin was hired as a special assistant to the general manager in the Washington Nationals organization. Cincinnati native Barry Larkin was a premiere five-tool shortstop for almost two decades, all with the Reds, including seven years as captain. Larkin began to develop power in 1991 when he hit 20 homers, and his all-around play continued to improve. The ballclub that played there wasn’t much better. 0 of 5. Larkin scored at least 80 runs in a season seven times, hit 30-plus doubles in six seasons and stole 30-or-more bases five times. It doesn’t get much better than that for any shortstop. Larkin passed the eye test, too. As a Cincinnati native, Larkin did his hometown proud. He'll steal a base when it matters most or range into the hole and gun a throw to first to beat the runner by a step. The pride of Cincinnati had come a long way from his Moeller High School days. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2012. Is Barry Larkin a Hall of Famer? Paul O'Neill, the self-tortured all-American boy from Columbus, once punted a ball back to the infield at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. Larkin soon paid a price for expressing his opinions. National Team: us USA (Oly,College) Full Name: Barry Louis Larkin Twitter: @BarryLarkin “I’m not a home run hitter,” said Larkin, who hit five home runs in two consecutive days in 1991 – another first for a shortstop. (National Baseball Hall of Fame), Barry Larkin - Baseball Hall of Fame Biographies, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, 25 Main Street,Cooperstown, NY 13326Phone: 1-888-HALL-OF-FAME | 607-547-7200 | Fax: 607-547-0398, "When I think of Barry, I think of a steady, smart and terrific all-around player both at shortstop and at the plate. Barry Larkin is in. Barry garnered over 86% of the vote as a consensus candidate. “It allowed me to focus on only one sport (baseball) for the first time.”. Robert and Shirley Larkin stressed the importance of striving for excellence on the playing field and in the classroom, and the Larkins were routinely referred to as a real-life version of Bill Cosby's Huxtables. He will be eligible for enshrinement by the Veterans Committee in 2018. Larkin had hoped to work for the Reds, but USA Today reported that his 2003 contract disagreement with Allen eliminated that opportunity. "I don't see myself as a star player," Larkin told me that spring. The 1989 baseball season in Cincinnati was consumed by a gambling investigation that forced Rose into exile from the game and turned all our lives into a reality show. "Barry Larkin's election to the Baseball Hall Of Fame comes at a time when statistics are as important as the eye test, and Barry passes both tests. Even in the spring of 1992, after the Cincinnati Reds traded Eric Davis to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Larkin was anointed "the man'' in the Riverfront Stadium home clubhouse, he seemed ill at ease with that perception. Former Cincinnati Reds star Barry Larkin and the late Ron Santo, star third baseman for the Chicago Cubs, have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The next season, he won the Reds’ starting shortstop job, and by 1988 Larkin was a first-time All-Star with a .296 average, 91 runs scored, 32 doubles and 40 stolen bases. But whatever. Two weeks into the season, the Reds made news for allegedly throwing food and insulting flight attendants during a trip from San Francisco to Houston. Larkin finished seventh in the National League Rookie of the Year voting in 1985 despite playing just 41 games. There's a right and wrong way to do things, on all of those issues.". His former teammates, opponents and several hundred baseball writers regarded him as a whole lot more. "I'm not a guy who will hit 30 home runs or steal 70 bags or drive in 120 runs. Congratulations to Mr Jeter on his inevitable induction into the Hall of Fame. The answer is whatever you want it to be. Two weeks after that, Rose received a 30-day suspension for shoving umpire Dave Pallone during an argument, and broadcasters Marty Brennaman and Joe Nuxhall were summoned to New York by commissioner Bart Giamatti and scolded for their "inflammatory and completely irresponsible remarks" in the booth. So yeah, I think Barry Larkin was a better baseball player than Derek Jeter. They've survived moves from Cincinnati to Denver to the Philadelphia suburbs, not to mention the great sump pump disaster of 2004 and the residual basement dust from a kitchen remodeling in 2011. Current Hall of Fame eligibility: Carter was a one-and-done candidate his only year on the Baseball Writers Association of America ballot for Cooperstown in 2004, receiving 3.8 percent of the vote. And in the clubhouse, when something needs to be said, I'll step forward and say it.". Gary Sheffield was one of the most feared hitters in baseball for well over a decade. My first year as Reds beat writer for the Post was 1988. Smith was elected to the Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 2002, receiving more than 90 percent of the vote. The Cincinnati Reds’ 19-year shortstop, a 12-time All-Star, will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame July 22 in Cooperstown, N.Y. after receiving 86.4 percent of the 573 ballots cast in an election that closed Dec. 31, it was announced Monday afternoon. In 1990, Larkin finished seventh in the NL MVP voting after hitting .301 with 30 steals and 67 RBIs. 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