Former Braves Shortstop Elected into the Hall of Pretty Good

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00:00Former Braves shortstop elected into the Hall of Pretty Good.

00:04A former Atlanta Braves all-star has achieved a new kind of immortality, this time online.

00:09Andrelton Simmons earned 92% of 41,000 votes in a fan-driven contest.

00:16The Hall's official ex-account announced Simmons' induction, welcoming him among standout players.

00:21Simmons, known for his wizardry at shortstop, played his first four MLB seasons with Atlanta, earning two gold gloves.

00:28Traded to the Angels, he added two more gold gloves over five seasons.

00:33He later had short stints with the Twins and Cubs, retiring in 2022 with a 36.5 career war.

00:40The Hall of Pretty Good was created by Bryce Whitlow, a 23-year-old paraeducator from Sunapee, New Hampshire.

00:47His project honors exceptional players not in the Hall of Fame, gaining traction with 36,000 ex-followers and over 162,000 on Instagram.

00:56Whitlow uses a Harold Baines meter, limiting players to a B-war of 38.6.

01:03Players must lack MVP or Cy Young awards, be retired for three years.

01:09Charlie Morton might qualify.

01:11However, Matt Olsen already exceeds the limit.

01:14With Simmons' election, Braves fans have a new connection to the online Hall of Pretty Good's growing roster.

01:20His induction acknowledges elite defense and fans' enduring affection.

01:24The Braves' desk will track future inductees, celebrating noteworthy players just shy of Cooperstown.