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Buster Posey Headlines 2027 Hall of Fame Ballot

1/21/2026

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Buster Posey will debut on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot in 2027 after a career with the San Francisco Giants, including three World Series titles, Rookie of the Year, and NL MVP.
His .302 batting average and 1,500 hits strengthen his candidacy.
On the 2027 ballot, Jon Lester, Ryan Zimmerman, and Brett Gardner are listed, but Posey is viewed as most likely to be inducted.

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Story summary

Buster Posey will debut on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot in 2027 after a career with the San Francisco Giants, including three World Series titles, Rookie of the Year, and NL MVP.
His .302 batting average and 1,500 hits strengthen his candidacy.
On the 2027 ballot, Jon Lester, Ryan Zimmerman, and Brett Gardner are listed, but Posey is viewed as most likely to be inducted.