If you look at Hershiser’s first six years in the league, he would be a shoo-in for the MLB Hall of Fame. However, the 12 mediocre seasons that followed this spell of brilliance leave Hershiser looking from the outside in.

The Dodgers decided not to re-sign Orel Hershiser after the 1994 season. The now-36-year-old signed instead with the Cleveland Indians, a team with a juggernaut lineup that needed a little rotation help.

Since neither has ever formally appeared on a Hall of Fame ballot, they have never been officially rejected by the voters and are therefore ineligible for this list, as well.

Orel Hershiser didn't get elected to the Hall of Fame after he retired. Here's why it was a mistake and he'll eventually get selected.

While it was arguably the best two month stretch by an MLB pitcher, two months does not make a Baseball Hall of Famer. However, Orel Hershiser has a good case for the Baseball Hall of Fame.