Experts Predict This Year’s Hall of Fame Voting
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December 21, 2024
04:09 PM EST
The Baseball Hall of Fame voting results for the Class of 2025 will be announced on January 24, 2025. With less than a month to go until the announcement, experts have weighed in on their predictions for who will earn a spot in Cooperstown.
Favorites to Be Elected
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Miguel Cabrera: The 39-year-old slugger retired after the 2023 season with a .308 batting average, 507 home runs, and 1,849 RBIs. He was a 13-time All-Star, two-time MVP, and Triple Crown winner.
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Clayton Kershaw: The 35-year-old left-handed pitcher retired after the 2023 season with a 2,783 career strikeouts, a 2.49 ERA, and a 198-98 record. He was a three-time Cy Young Award winner and an eight-time All-Star.
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David Ortiz: The 48-year-old designated hitter retired after the 2016 season with a .286 batting average, 541 home runs, and 1,768 RBIs. He was a 10-time All-Star, seven-time Silver Slugger, and three-time World Series champion.
Near-Locks
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Barry Zito: The 46-year-old left-handed pitcher retired after the 2013 season with a 165-145 record, a 3.62 ERA, and 2,029 career strikeouts. He was a two-time World Series champion and an All-Star in 2002.
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Jimmy Rollins: The 44-year-old shortstop retired after the 2016 season with a .267 batting average, 231 home runs, and 937 RBIs. He was a four-time All-Star, a Gold Glove winner, and the 2007 National League MVP.
On the Bubble
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Billy Wagner: The 50-year-old left-handed closer retired after the 2010 season with 422 career saves and a 2.31 ERA. He was an eight-time All-Star and a two-time saves leader.
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A.J. Pierzynski: The 47-year-old catcher retired after the 2015 season with a .285 batting average, 172 home runs, and 952 RBIs. He was a three-time All-Star and a Gold Glove winner.
Long Shots
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Dan Haren: The 43-year-old right-handed pitcher retired after the 2015 season with a 153-100 record, a 3.73 ERA, and 2,088 career strikeouts. He was a three-time All-Star and a one-time ERA leader.
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Brandon Phillips: The 40-year-old second baseman retired after the 2018 season with a .275 batting average, 185 home runs, and 947 RBIs. He was a three-time Gold Glove winner and an All-Star in 2011.
Conclusion
The Hall of Fame voting process is always subjective, and there is no guarantee that any of the players mentioned above will be elected. However, the experts’ predictions provide a good indication of who is most likely to earn a spot in Cooperstown.
Experts predict this year’s Hall of Fame voting
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