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- This report summarizes teh results of the Contemporary Era Committee Hall of Fame voting announced on December 10, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. The declaration took place near the...
- Key Players Considered: Player nameTeam (Initial MLB)Votes ReceivedHall of Fame StatusFuture Ballot EligibilityJeff KentToronto Blue JaysElectedInducted July 26N/ACarlos DelgadoToronto Blue Jays9 of 16Not ElectedEligible in 3 yearsFernando ValenzuelaN/A<...
- * Jeff Kent was elected to the Hall of Fame.the announcement initially caused excitement among a group of Latino journalists and former players who believed Carlos Delgado would...
Hall of Fame Contemporary Era Committee Results – December 2023
This report summarizes teh results of the Contemporary Era Committee Hall of Fame voting announced on December 10, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. The declaration took place near the MLB Network set at the Signia by Hilton hotel.
Key Players Considered:
| Player name | Team (Initial MLB) | Votes Received | Hall of Fame Status | Future Ballot Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Kent | Toronto Blue Jays | Elected | Inducted July 26 | N/A |
| Carlos Delgado | Toronto Blue Jays | 9 of 16 | Not Elected | Eligible in 3 years |
| Fernando Valenzuela | N/A | < 5 of 16 | Not Elected | Not Eligible until 2028 |
Details:
* Jeff Kent was elected to the Hall of Fame.the announcement initially caused excitement among a group of Latino journalists and former players who believed Carlos Delgado would be chosen, as both began their careers with the Toronto Blue Jays.
* Carlos Delgado received nine votes, falling short of the 12 required for induction but enough to remain eligible for consideration by the committee in three years.
* Fernando Valenzuela received fewer than five votes, disqualifying him from future consideration by this committee. Despite a celebrated career, including a Cy Young and Rookie of the Year award in 1981, his overall statistics were deemed insufficient by the voters.
* Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch noted the difficulty of gaining induction into the Hall of Fame, stating it is “probably the toughest Hall of Fame of anyone, probably in the entire world.”
Additional Information:
* The voting committee consisted of 16 members, including former players like Atanasio “Tany” Pérez (father of Eduardo Pérez).
* Induction will take place on July 26, alongside those elected by the BBWAA (Baseball Writers’ Association of America), whose results will be announced on January 20.
* Valenzuela’s “Fernandomania” in 1981 captivated the baseball world, but his later decline in performance impacted his candidacy. His career totals include 173 wins, a 3.54 ERA, and a 104 ERA+.