Leo: Former Clippers head to Hall of Fame

Former Clippers pitcher Dave Eiland will headline the International League’s 2012 Hall of Fame class. Eiland, now the pitching coach for the Kansas City Royals, was the 1990 IL Most Valuable Pitcher. He compiled a record of 82-42 with a 3.44 ERA in the league and carved out a Major League career of 248 games with the Yankees, Padres, and Devil Rays.

In 1990 he paced the league in wins, complete games, and shutouts. He went on to become the League’s most accomplished starting pitcher of the decade. He was a member of the Clippers Governors’ Cup championship teams in 1991 and 1996 and won a title in 1993 with Charlotte.

The 2012 Hall of Fame Class includes Eiland, former Clippers manager Bill Evers, and Pawtucket President Mike Tamburro.

Evers managed Columbus in 1995, posting a 71-68 record before joining the expansion Tampa Bay Devil Rays and later managing Durham from 1998 to 2005.

Tamburro has won the International league Executive of the Year award five times since joining the Paw Sox in 1977. He is known for coining the name “Paw Sox” which has become a second nickname of the club.

The International League Hall of Fame was established in 1947, but was dormant from 1964 until the League’s 125th Anniversary season in 2008.

The list of IL Hall of Famers includes:
19 Most Valuable Players
3 Managers of the Year
6 Batting Triple Crown winners
21 Batting Champions
18 Home Run Champions
11 Members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown

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The Cleveland Indians 2012 Hall of Fame class consists of Gaylord Perry, Jim Warfield, and Jack Graney. The ceremony will be held August 11^th before the Tribe’s game with Boston.

The Indians Hall of Fame was been in existence since 1951. There are currently 43 members recognized in Heritage Park, located behind the center-field wall at Progressive Field.

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