THE IBWAA ANNOUNCES ITS HALL OF FAME CLASS

THE IBWAA ANNOUNCES ITS HALL OF FAME CLASS

January 17, 2024

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FROM THE IBWAA:

The Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA) announced two new inductees to its Hall of Fame this year: Adrián Beltré and Todd Helton. This is the IBWAA’s 15th annual election for these awards. All IBWAA members were eligible to vote. 

Beltré earned votes on 94% of ballots while Helton was named on 75%. Seven other players exceeded 50%, led by Joe Mauer and Billy Wagner who both just missed induction with 73%. Gary Sheffield received 65% in his final year on the ballot. A 75% threshold is required for election. Complete voting results are listed below.

The IBWAA endeavors to serve the baseball writing community, representing more than 800 baseball content creators. We strive to increase visibility, networking, and opportunities for all of our members. Voting for full-season awards takes place in September of each year, with selections announced in November. The IBWAA holds a Hall of Fame election in December of each year, with results announced the following January. Additionally, IBWAA members participate in preseason predictions and All-Star Game elections.

Association membership is open to any and all Internet baseball writers and content creators. For more information please visit www.ibwaa.com.

* = First year on ballot

^ = Final year on ballot

Bobby Abreu 32%

José Bautista* 1%

Carlos Beltrán 52%

Adrián Beltré* 94%

Mark Buehrle 12%

Bartolo Colon* 9%

Adrián González* 4%

Todd Helton 75%

Matt Holliday* 12%

Torii Hunter 17%

Andruw Jones 68%

Victor Martinez* 4%

Joe Mauer* 73%

Andy Pettitte 28%

Brandon Phillips* 0%

Manny Ramirez 58%

José Reyes* 1%

Álex Rodríguez 60%

Francisco Rodríguez 17%

Jimmy Rollins 15%

Gary Sheffield^ 65%

James Shields* 0%

Chase Utley* 37%

Omar Vizquel 11%

Billy Wagner 73%

David Wright* 14%