NYT Best-Selling Author's Surprise: Hall of Fame Misses

Jeff Pearlman, a NYT best-selling author, recently shared a personal reflection on his past expectations for the baseball careers of Alfonso Soriano and Adam Dunn. In a short video posted on TikTok, Pearlman admitted to initially believing both players were destined for the Baseball Hall of Fame. "I honestly thought Alfonso Soriano and Adam Dunn were destined for the Hall of Fame," Pearlman stated in the video. He reminisced about covering Soriano's early career with the New York Yankees and even conducting a Sports Illustrated cover story on him. Pearlman highlighted Soriano's exceptional talent and potential. Regarding Adam Dunn, Pearlman expected him to achieve 600 home runs, given his immense power. While neither player reached the Hall of Fame, Pearlman emphasized their successful and lengthy careers, adding a personal touch by mentioning a visit to Dunn's hometown in Texas.