Table of Contents
- 1 What percentage of people vote for Baseball Hall of Fame?
- 2 Who got voted into the Hall of Fame?
- 3 How many years does it take to retire from the Baseball Hall of Fame?
- 4 Who voted no for Derek Jeter?
- 5 Who are the New York Yankees Hall of Famers?
- 6 Who is in the Baseball Hall of Fame for most 30 homers?
What percentage of people vote for Baseball Hall of Fame?
75 percent
Players are elected to the Hall provided they are named on at least 75 percent of ballots cast by eligible members of the BBWAA. With 401 ballots submitted in the 2021 election, including a record total of 14 blanks, candidates needed 301 votes to be elected.
Who got voted into the Hall of Fame?
Click the year for the full results. Those inducted on that ballot are in italics. 1….Hall of Fame Ballot History.
| 1. | Jeter (HOF) | 99.7% |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | Walker (HOF) | 76.6% |
| 3. | Schilling | 70.0% |
| 4. | Clemens | 61.0% |
| 5. | Bonds | 60.7% |
Which player received the highest amount of votes in the first ever Baseball Hall of Fame vote?
Nolan Ryan
The Top 10 Highest Voting Percentages In Baseball’s Hall Of Fame
| PLAYER | INDUCTED | VOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nolan Ryan | 1999 | 491 |
| 2. Tom Seaver | 1992 | 425 |
| 3. Cal Ripken | 2007 | 537 |
| 4. George Brett | 1999 | 488 |
How many Hall of Fame votes did Willie Mays get?
Baseball Hall of Fame Members by BBWAA Voting Percentages
| Baseball Hall of Fame Members by BBWAA Voting Percentages BBWAA Percentages | Alphabetical List | Yearly List | Hall of Fame Menu | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hall of Famer | Year | Rank |
| Willie Mays | 1979 | 20. |
| Carl Yastrzemski | 1989 | 21. |
| Luke Appling | 1964 | 22. |
How many years does it take to retire from the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Managers and umpires who have served at least 10 seasons in that role are eligible 5 years after retirement, unless they are 65 or older, in which case the waiting period is 6 months. Executives are eligible 5 years after retirement, or upon reaching age 70.
Who voted no for Derek Jeter?
One of the anonymous voters kept Jeter off their ballot. With the snub, Yankees closer Mariano Rivera remains the only player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame to receive 100 percent of the vote.
How are voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Every National Baseball Hall of Fame player is listed below in voting percentage order. The complete voting results, from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America are included along with the total number of possible ballots, the number each player received, the year they were inducted, and their overall rank in history.
Who was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936?
But when the world learned on Feb. 2, 1936 that Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson, Babe Ruth and Honus Wagner had been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, a new classification arose for future players, managers, umpires and executives. And a new national dialogue – one that burns brightly today – was born.
Who are the New York Yankees Hall of Famers?
Tuesday night, Yankees legend Derek Jeter and five-tool threat Larry Walker were announced as the newest Hall of Famers during a live MLB Network broadcast. Players must appear on 75 percent of submitted ballots to be inducted into Cooperstown. Walker received 76.6 percent in his 10th and final year on the Hall of Fame ballot.
Who is in the Baseball Hall of Fame for most 30 homers?
The 25-time All-Star won a pair of batting titles and led the league in homers four times, while his 15 30-homer seasons are tied with Alex Rodriguez for the most all-time. 10. Tony Gwynn, 2007 Few players have controlled the bat as well as Gwynn, who racked up eight batting titles in his 20-year career, spent entirely in San Diego.