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Beltrán and Jones Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

1/22/2026

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Beltrán and Jones Inducted

Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.
Beltrán received 84.2% of the votes, while Jones garnered 78.4%, both exceeding the 75% threshold for induction.
Beltrán, a nine-time All-Star, had a 20-year career, hitting 435 home runs and achieving 2,725 hits.
Jones, a five-time All-Star, is known for his defensive prowess, winning 10 Gold Gloves and hitting 434 home runs.
They will be inducted in Cooperstown, New York, on July 26, alongside Jeff Kent.

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Felix Hernandez moved from 20.6% to 46.1% in his Hall of Fame ballot, indicating acceptance of his lower win total.
Both are positioned for future elections, with Utley likely to be inducted soon.
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Beltrán and Jones Inducted

Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.
Beltrán received 84.2% of the votes, while Jones garnered 78.4%, both exceeding the 75% threshold for induction.
Beltrán, a nine-time All-Star, had a 20-year career, hitting 435 home runs and achieving 2,725 hits.
Jones, a five-time All-Star, is known for his defensive prowess, winning 10 Gold Gloves and hitting 434 home runs.
They will be inducted in Cooperstown, New York, on July 26, alongside Jeff Kent.

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