A look at the former Atlanta Braves eligible for the 2026 Hall of Fame

"On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Baseball Hall of Fame will likely gain new inductees when the results of the Baseball Writers' Association of America vote will be announced at 6PM Eastern on the MLB Network. These possible inductees will join second baseman Jeff Kent who was some-what surprisingly elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee last December. Long-time big league outfielder Carlos Beltran is considered a near-lock to be elected."

"Considered to be among the best defensive center fielders in the history of the game - and often the argument is between Jones and inner-circle Hall of Famer Willie Mays - Jones' defensive runs saved are almost otherworldly and proof that his 10-consecutive Gold Gloves were much-deserved. Jones debuted with Atlanta at age 19 in 1996 and played with the Braves through the 2007 season."

"His career declined significantly as he spent the next five seasons with four different organizations before heading to Japan for the final two season he played professionally. He was a five-time All-Star, a Silver Slugger and Player of the Year in 2005 when he hit a career-best 51 home runs. He hit 368 of his 434 career MLB home runs with Atlanta. He also hit 50 home runs in Japan."

The Baseball Writers' Association of America vote on January 20, 2026 will likely produce new Hall of Fame inductees, with Carlos Beltran viewed as a near-lock. Andruw Jones appears increasingly likely to gain election in his ninth year on the ballot after an elite defensive career highlighted by 10 consecutive Gold Gloves and exceptional defensive runs saved. Jones debuted at 19 in 1996, played through 2007, was a five-time All-Star, won a Silver Slugger and had a 2005 season with a career-best 51 home runs. Jones compiled 67.0 fWAR and hit 368 of his 434 MLB homers with Atlanta. Cole Hamels made one appearance for Atlanta in 2020, which was his final big league game, and he officially retired in 2024 after multiple failed comeback attempts.

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