The 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame class has been unveiled, celebrating some of the finest talents in the history of the sport. Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, and Adrian Beltre have been granted the prestigious honor of induction by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Joining them is Jim Leyland, the respected 22-year manager, who earned his spot through the Contemporary Baseball Era Non-Players Committee.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the voting results for the Class of 2024:
Adrian Beltre: Beltre secured an impressive 95.1% of the votes, making it into the Hall of Fame in his very first year of eligibility.
Todd Helton: Helton’s perseverance paid off as he received 79.7% of the votes, marking his sixth attempt to make it to Cooperstown.
Joe Mauer: Mauer, another first-year eligible player, received 76.1% of the votes, entering the Hall alongside Beltre.
Billy Wagner: Wagner narrowly missed out on induction, garnering 73.8% of the votes in his second-to-last year of eligibility.
Gary Sheffield: Sheffield, in his 10th and final year on the ballot, received 63.9% support from voters.
Andruw Jones: Jones, known for his defensive prowess, earned 61.6% of the votes.
Carlos Beltran: Beltran, a former star outfielder, received support from 57.1% of the voting populace.
Alex Rodriguez: Rodriguez, with a storied career, obtained 34.8% approval from the BBWAA members.
Manny Ramirez: Ramirez, known for his hitting prowess, secured 32.5% of the votes.
Chase Utley: Utley received 28.8% support in his first year of eligibility.
Omar Vizquel: Vizquel, eligible for the first time, earned 17.7% of the votes.
Bobby Abreu: Abreu, in his debut year on the ballot, received 14.8% approval.
Jimmy Rollins: Rollins, another first-time eligible player, also got 14.8% of the votes.
Andy Pettitte: Pettitte, making his first appearance on the ballot, earned 13.5% support.
The induction ceremony for these baseball legends will take place on July 21 in Cooperstown, New York. Congratulations to the newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame, and best wishes to those still vying for their spot in the future!