Shane Victorino Voted into the “Hall of Pretty Good” by Fans
Shane Victorino, the former Major League outfielder affectionately nicknamed “The Flyin’ Hawaiian,” remains a fan favorite from the 2000s, especially for his time with the Philadelphia Phillies. His popularity reached new heights on Monday, June 30, 2025, when fans honored him by voting him into the social media-based “Hall of Pretty Good.”
Victorino earned 96% of 40,945 votes in a 24-hour Instagram poll— the highest vote percentage in the Hall’s history. This lands him in the Hall’s exclusive “Inner Circle,” reserved for those receiving over 90% support. Phillies fans, along with others across baseball, eagerly celebrated the recognition.
What Exactly Is the Hall of Pretty Good?
Created by Bryce Whitlow, the “Hall of Pretty Good” is a social media project dedicated to honoring overlooked or underappreciated baseball players. Unlike traditional baseball accounts that focus on current superstars like Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge, Whitlow’s platform (@mlbhallofgood on Instagram and @hallofgoodpod on X) highlights the under-the-radar contributors fans fondly remember.
In addition to nostalgic content, Whitlow’s platform runs a community-driven Hall of Pretty Good, where fans vote on whether retired players deserve inclusion. To be eligible, players must be retired, not in the actual MLB Hall of Fame, have never won a Cy Young or MVP, and must have a career bWAR under 35.0.
Voting is held every Sunday and Thursday at 3 p.m. EST for 24 hours. A player needs at least 65% of the vote to be inducted.
Victorino is the 13th inductee, joining names like Hideki Matsui, Eric Hosmer, Jason Kipnis, and Josh Reddick. Not every nominee makes it—Kelvin Herrera’s recent bid, for instance, came up short.
The Hall of Pretty Good account, which had 128,000 followers as of late June 2025, continues to grow rapidly. Many players follow the account, and some inductees even acknowledge their inclusion with heartfelt comments.
Victorino’s Legacy in Philadelphia
If anyone embodies the spirit of a “pretty good” player worthy of celebration, it’s Shane Victorino.
With a career bWAR of 31.4, Victorino had a solid 12-year run that endeared him to fans across the league—especially in Philadelphia. As a Phillie, he made two All-Star teams, led the majors in triples twice, won three Gold Gloves, and played a crucial role in the team’s 2008 World Series championship.
