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Mike Richter, RHP
The league started right in his prime years which lasted through 1908. His game fell apart after that and as a result he fell short of the Hall of Fame. He made 3 all-star teams and had one gold glove. His career highlight was a no-hitter in 1908 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, missing out on a perfect game due to 2 defensive errors.

Career MLB Stats: 355 G, 678 BB, 1492 K, 2.41 FIP, 86 FIP-, 52.3 WAR

Gabe Parker, RHP
His prime years took place in his mid-30s, leading me to wonder how well he would have done had the league existed when he was in his mid-20s. It is refreshing to see a player who didn't fall apart at age 33, which seems to be quite common. He made three all-star teams and also pitched a no-hitter with no walks but it was not a perfect game either.

Career MLB Stats: 270 G, 253 BB, 696 K, 2.27 FIP, 81 FIP-, 42.4 WAR

Humberto Paz, LHP
He had a nice career as a solid above average starter and made two all-star teams. His age 36 and 37 seasons were spent with the Indy League where he performed replacement level to average before retiring.

Career MLB Stats: 282 G, 603 BB, 955 K, 2.65 FIP, 95 FIP-, 33.4 WAR

Pete Woods, LHP
He was also a solid average to above average starter for 7 years, making one all-star team before age caught up with him. He was also the 1906 AL League Championship MVP with the Orioles. His last 2 seasons were spent in the Indy league before retiring.

Career MLB Stats: 273 G, 416 BB, 563 K, 2.76 FIP, 96 FIP-, 26.6 WAR

Javy Diaz, RF
The lone hitter in this year's prospective class. He went to 4 all-star teams, won 4 silver sluggers, and was the 1905 AL League Championship MVP, helping propel Boston to their World Series championship.

Career MLB Stats: 6859 PA, .341 wOBA, 121 wRC+, -68.9 ZR

Jonathan Altamirano, RHP
He's at the bottom of this list but might be the closest to actually making it in this year. Relief pitchers have to stand out quite a bit in order to make the Hall and Altamirano...almost fits the bill. He was a 4-time all-star, 2-time Reliever of the Year, and 2-time World Series champion. His 323 saves ranks third all-time and his 35.7 WPA ranks second all-time among relievers. However, his overall WAR value is a little low along with his total career length and strikeout to walk ratio.

Career MLB Stats: 672 G, 323 SV, 265 BB, 556 K, 2.03 FIP, 72 FIP-, 35.7 WPA, 20.4 WAR