Southern League reveals 2015 Hall inductees

MARIETTA, Ga. -- The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs announces the induction of 12 members to the Southern League Hall of Fame Class of 2015, as chosen by a panel of 30 voters. The inductees are Scott Brosius, Carlos Delgado, Rollie Fingers, Trevor Hoffman, Randy Johnson, Chipper Jones, Jason Kendall, Harmon Killebrew, Razor Shines, Frank Thomas, Turner Ward and Lou Whitaker.

As part of the second induction class to the Southern League Hall of Fame, one inductee was to be selected from each of the League's member clubs or its clubs from prior franchise history. According to League Hall of Fame rules, a tie between two nominees from an individual club results in the election of both, as was the case with Fingers and Thomas of Birmingham, bringing the total number to 11 nominees from the 2015 General Ballot. The 12th and final member of the 2015 Hall of Fame class, Killebrew, was chosen from the Special Consideration Ballot, which can include nominations from the original Southern League (1885-1899) and Southern Association (1901-1961) franchises. For the full list and bios of each inductee, please see the attached document.

The member clubs will honor its respective inductee or inductees during the 2015 season. The purpose of the Southern League Hall of Fame is to recognize individuals for their accomplishments and contributions to the League on the field of play or in an administrative role. This shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, players, managers, coaches, umpires, League and team executives, owners, and media members.