Alston’s jersey number resides in the Dodger Stadium Ring of Honor, where Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax and Vin Scully are also among those recognized. Alston’s No. 24 was officially retired ...

There is precedent here as Sandy Koufax was elected without any doubt to the Hall of Fame despite a WAR of 48.9. Health issues ultimately derailed Koufax’s career, but when he was on the mound ...