The Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 has been finalized. With all 384 Baseball Writers Association of America voters submitting their ballots by Dec. 31, 2023 (results to be revealed on Jan. 23), we can analyze the trends using the Hall of Fame Ballot Tracker, curated by Ryan Thibodaux, and managed by Adam Dore and Anthony Calamis.
Top 10 Vote-Getters
The leading vote-getters, with those exceeding 75% (the induction threshold) in bold:
1. Adrian Beltre
Adrian Beltre secured 98.2% of the votes (107 votes).
2. Todd Helton
Todd Helton received 83.5% support, accumulating 91 votes.
3. Joe Mauer
Joe Mauer garnered 82.6% approval, earning 90 votes.
4. Billy Wagner
Billy Wagner achieved 80.7% backing, with 88 votes.
5. Gary Sheffield
Gary Sheffield reached 74.3% support, securing 81 votes.
6. Carlos Beltran & Andruw Jones
Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones tied with 65.1% approval, each obtaining 71 votes.
8. Chase Utley
Chase Utley received 45.0% support, amassing 49 votes.
9. Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez secured 43.1% approval, gathering 47 votes.
10. Manny Ramirez
Manny Ramirez earned 40.4% backing, with 44 votes.
Surprising Support for Joe Mauer
Joe Mauer's 90 votes, out of 109, were an unexpected delight. The response to the former MVP's eligibility reflects positively on his stats and reputation, potentially leading to an unforeseen Hall of Fame induction.
Adrian Beltre Falls Short of Unanimity
Despite being a strong candidate, Adrian Beltre missed unanimity as two voters opted not to include him on their ballots, including Bill Ballou and Tony Massarotti.
Uncertain Fate for Helton, Wagner, and Sheffield
The fate of Todd Helton, Billy Wagner, and Gary Sheffield remains uncertain. While gaining momentum, their limited years on the ballot pose challenges, especially for Sheffield, entering his final year of eligibility.
First-Year Candidates in Jeopardy
Eight out of 12 first-year candidates are at risk of falling off the ballot, needing 20 votes to maintain the required 5% approval. Jose Bautista, Bartolo Colon, Adrian Gonzalez, Matt Holliday, Victor Martinez, Brandon Phillips, Jose Reyes, and James Shields face potential elimination.