Monday, the BBWAA released their ballot for the Hall of Fame class of 2024. The results of the vote are due to be revealed on January 24th, with induction taking place July 21st. Scott Rolen was elected in last year’s voting and Jeff Kent fell off the ballot after reaching the ten-year limit, leaving fourteen holdovers along with twelve newcomers.
Let’s take a look at the returning candidates today before moving on to the newcomers tomorrow.
Bobby Abreu
Years on ballot: 4
2023 Percentage: 15.4
After falling off the year before, Abreu starts moving in the right direction again, but has a long way to go.
Carlos Beltran
Years on ballot: 1
2023 Percentage: 46.5
A decent debut for Beltran, which may have been even better had he not been tainted by the Astros cheating scandal.
Mark Buehrle
Years on ballot: 3
2023 Percentage: 10.8
After nearly falling off the ballot in his second go-around, Buehrle bounced back last year but faces an uphill climb if he is to make it to Cooperstown.
Todd Helton
Years on ballot: 5
2023 Percentage: 72.2
After falling just a few votes short last year, Helton should be a lock for election this year.
Torii Hunter
Years on ballot: 3
2023 Percentage: 6.9
Despite a small increase from the previous year, Hunter once again had the lowest percentage of the vote while remaining on the ballot. Things do not look good for the long-term prospects of the former Twin and Angel.
Andruw Jones
Years on ballot: 6
2023 Percentage: 58.1
If voters were to stick to his first eleven seasons, Jones looks like a shoo-in for the Hall. His last seven seasons, though, were so bad that it makes it hard to consider him. After crossing the 50% plateau last year, he is trending in the right direction, but doesn’t have all that much time left.
Andy Pettitte
Years on ballot: 5
2023 Percentage: 17.0