Hall of Fame Releases 2024 Ballot
COOPERSTOWN—The 2024 Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame ballot was released on Monday, November 20. Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer and Chase Utley are some of the more notable newcomers on the shortlist for next year’s Hall of Fame class, which includes returning candidates Todd Helton, Billy Wagner and Andruw Jones. Overall, 12 new and 14 returning eligible former players appear on the ballot, which will be mailed to about 400 voting members of the BBWAA later this week. The list includes an MVP and three-time batting champion, another batting titlist, three MVP runners-up, a Cy Young winner, a World Series Home Run record holder and the only pitcher to total double-digit complete games in a season in the 21st century. Candidates must be named on 75 percent of the ballots cast by selected BBWAA members with 10 or more consecutive years of MLB coverage to gain election. Results will be announced by Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch at 6 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 23.
In addition to the candidates named above, the list includes Bobby Abreu, José Bautista, Carlos Beltrán, Mark Buehrle, Bartolo Colón, Adrián González, Matt Holliday, Torii Hunter, Victor Martinez, Andy Pettitte, Brandon Phillips, Manny Ramírez, José Reyes, Álex Rodríguez, Francisco Rodríguez, Jimmy Rollins, Gary Sheffield, James Shields, Omar Vizquel and David Wright. More information on the potential Hall of Famers and upcoming election events may be found at https://baseballhall.org/2024-bbwaa.