Carlos Beltrán is on the cusp of baseball immortality. the results of the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame voting,determined by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA),will be revealed this evening,and all signs point to the former outfielder earning induction. Jeff Kent was previously elected by the Era Committee last month, and Beltrán appears poised to join him.
Will Andruw Jones join Beltrán in Cooperstown?
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The prediction is that Beltrán will be the sole player voted in by the BBWAA, though Andruw Jones has a legitimate chance to surpass the required 75% threshold. To clarify, a 75% vote secures induction, while at least 5% keeps a player on the ballot for up to 10 years.Those falling below 5% or failing to reach 75% after 10 years are removed from consideration.
- Carlos Beltrán is highly likely to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
- Andruw Jones is a close second and could also reach the 75% threshold.
- Alex Rodríguez and Manny Ramírez are unlikely to gain enough votes.
- The voting results will be revealed on Tuesday, January 20, at 6 pm ET.
Beltrán, in his fourth year on the ballot, received 70.3% of the vote last year. With what’s considered a relatively weaker ballot this year, his path to induction appears clear. Data tracked by Ryan Thibodaux and his team shows Beltrán named on 89% of ballots reported so far. While players typically see a slight dip from public ballot results, Beltrán’s 10.2 percentage point drop last year provides a comfortable cushion above the 75% mark.
Jones is also performing strongly, currently at 83.9% of tracked ballots. He lost 6.2 percentage points between public ballots and final results last year, suggesting he could still reach the necessary 75%.
The PED Cloud Hanging Over Rodríguez and Ramírez
Alex Rodríguez and Manny Ramírez face an uphill battle due to their past associations with performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). While both were immensely talented players, the BBWAA has historically been hesitant to vote in players linked to PEDs. Rodríguez is currently at 34.1% of tracked ballots, while Ramírez sits at 43.8%.
How to Watch the Hall of fame Announcement
The announcement of the vote from the BBWAA to be inducted will be broadcast live this evening.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 20 | Time: 6 pm ET
Live stream: Fubo (try for free), MLB.TV | TV: MLB Network
