Former Astros legend Jeff Bagwell on the verge of Hall of Fame induction

Jeff Bagwell named to the Baseball Hall of Fame

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Former Houston Astros legend Jeff Bagwell has been selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Houston Astros' Jeff Bagwell slides past the tag of Milwaukee Brewers catcher Chad Moeller to score in a Jeff Kent double during the third inning Sunday, April 18, 2004 in Houston.AP

Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell throws to first base from his knees after fielding a hit by Atlanta Braves' Rafael Furcal.AP

Houston Astros' Jeff Bagwell hits an RBI single in the seventh inning for the go-ahead run against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, in Houston.AP

Houston Astros Jeff Bagwell talks about the shoulder surgery he will have in June during a press conference Sunday, May 15, 2005, in Houston.AP

Houston Astros' hitting coach Jeff Bagwell listens to a question during a news conference announcing his new position with the team.AP

Houston Astros' Jeff Bagwell is congratulated by teammates, including Andy Pettitte, left, and Raul Chavez (46) after hitting a two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies.AP

Houston Astros' Jeff Bagwell, left, yells as teammate Brad Ausmus is doused in champagne after the Astros clinched the National League wild card spot.AP

Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell adjusts his cap during practice Monday, Feb. 28, 2005 at the team's spring training facility in Kissimmee, Fla.AP

Houston Astros' infielder Jeff Bagwell fields the ball during a team workout at spring training, in Kissimmee, Fla., Friday, Feb. 24, 2006.AP

Houston Astros Jeff Bagwell swings at a pitch from Toronto Blue Jays' Shaun Marcum during the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Kissimmee, Fla.AP

Houston Astros long time first baseman and 4-time All-Star Jeff Bagwell announces his retirement from playing baseball in Houston, Friday, Dec. 15, 2006.AP

Former Houston Astros' Jeff Bagwell pauses while giving comments during a ceremony to retire his number Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, in Houston.AP

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Over the course of his 15-year career with the Astros, he had 449 home runs, 1,529 RBI's, 969 extra-base hits and a lifetime batting average of .297. He was selected Rookie of the Year in 1991, awarded a Gold Glove and Most Valuable Player in 1994, and named a Silver Slugger in 1994, 1997 and 1999.

Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez were also selected, earning the honor as Trevor Hoffman and Vladimir Guerrero fell just short.

Steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were passed over for the fifth straight year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America but received significantly more votes this time and could be in position to gain election in future votes.

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Jeff Bagwell

Bagwell drew 86.2 percent and Raines got 86 percent. Rodriguez had 76 percent - he received four more votes than the necessary 332 of 442 (75 percent).
Hoffman was five votes shy and Guerrero 15 short.

Note: The maximum years of consideration for the Hall of Fame is 10 years.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Former Astros legend Jeff Bagwell elected to Baseball Hall of Fame