The Baseball Writers' Association of America unveiled their Hall of Fame ballots for the Class of 2025, resulting in Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner receiving the honor, while no San Francisco Giants were inducted this year. Carlos Beltrán came close, receiving 70.3% of votes, with expectations for his eventual election soon. The article criticizes the voting process, emphasizing that candidates like Wagner, who struggled initially, eventually gained recognition through time. Omar Vizquel's low vote percentage hints he may not be elected, further adding to the complexity of Hall of Fame selections.
Just three players were elected to the Hall: outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, starting pitcher CC Sabathia, and reliever Billy Wagner. Ichiro's near-unanimous vote highlights the ongoing debate about Hall of Fame voting.
Beltrán received votes on 70.3% of the ballots, making him the first runner-up (75% is needed for induction) and indicating a probable future induction.
Wagner is proof of this silliness: he received a meager 10.5% of votes in his first year on the ballot, and finally was elected in on his 10th and final attempt.
It seems an inevitability that Beltrán will get elected. This was just his third year on the ballot, and I'd expect him to probably be elected in 2026, or 2027 at the latest.
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