Trio of legends headed to Hall of Fame

January 24, 2024
by RJ Hamster

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Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer

Legendary trio gets Hall of Fame call

The Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame ballot boom was back in a big way Tuesday night, with the announcement that three more all-time greats are headed to Cooperstown. Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer will be joining Jim Leyland in a robust Class of 2024.

Beltré elected to HOF as a first-ballot legend

Adrián Beltré, the first third baseman elected on his first ballot since Chipper Jones in 2018, ranks third at the position with a 93.5 bWAR.

Helton’s election to Hall prompts signature fist pump

In his sixth year on the ballot, lifetime Colorado Rockie Todd Helton got the call from Cooperstown.

Mauer just the 3rd catcher elected on first ballot

Joe Mauer, who wore No. 7, is the seventh Minnesota Twin elected to the Hall — and the fourth from St. Paul.

‘He was right there’: Wagner a mere five votes short of Cooperstown

After coming up just short of Cooperstown this year, Billy Wagner is in a better position than ever to make the Hall of Fame, with one more chance on the BBWAA ballot.

Sheffield’s final percentage among highest of those not elected

Gary Sheffield is only the eighth player to receive at least 60% in his final year on the ballot without being elected.

They fell short this year, but 4 players have hope for Hall

One of baseball’s hardest-throwing strikeout artists, two legendary outfielders and a recent franchise icon should be optimistic about their chances on upcoming ballots.

Complete 2024 Hall of Fame voting results

Candidates needed 289 votes to be elected this year. One made it by four votes. Another one just missed.

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