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We finish at 245 pre-results ballots. Thank you for following!

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Ballot #245 is from Anthony McCarron, via SNY’s Baseball Night in NY. He votes again for his seven holdovers, with no changes. Carlos Beltrán ends the pre portion of the program at 89.8%, Andruw Jones at 83.3%. In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Ballot 245 from Anthony McCarron: Beltrán, Félix, Andruw, Pedroia, Pettitte, Utley, Wright

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Jason Sardell @sardell.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Ballot #244 is from John Harper, live on SNY’s Baseball Night in New York. He selects Beltrán, Jones, and Pettitte. No adds or drops for returning candidates and no first-timers selected In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

John Harper HOF Ballot (3): Beltrán, Jones, Pettitte

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For posterity, here are my final 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame projections. Thanks as ever to @notmrtibbs.com, @shutthedore.bsky.social, and @tonycal.bsky.social for all their hard work. Hall of Fame season wouldn’t really exist without them!

Table of Hall of Fame projections showing Carlos Beltrán as a sure thing and Andruw Jones being elected 97% of the time.

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Update at 243 ballots. Less than a half hour to go. We think we'll have our usual final two ballots from SNY right at the top of the hour. Anything else...?

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Ballot #243 is from Bob Nightengale. He again votes for his three holdovers - Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Omar Vizquel - with no adds, drops, or first-timers selected. In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Ballot 243 from Bob Nightengale: Beltrán, Andruw, Vizquel

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Ballot #242 is from Tom Verducci, revealed moments ago on MLB Network’s pre-announcement special. After voting for Wagner, CC, Ichiro and Beltrán last year, he adds Jones (+16), Rollins (+17), and Utley (+26) Current %: Beltrán 89.7 Jones 83.1 Utley 69.4 Rollins 27.3 In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Tom Verducci HOF Ballot (4): Beltrán, Jones(+1), Rollins(+1), Utley(+1)

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Ballot #241 is from John Shea. Holdovers Andruw Jones and Jimmy Rollins get carried over and are joined by Andy Pettitte (now +37) and Chase Utley (+25). Shea's column on his ballot will be published in the coming days at the San Francisco Standard. In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

John Shea's HOF ballot: Andruw, Pettitte (+1), Rollins, Utley (+1)

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ryan fagan @ryanfagan.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Ballot #240 is from Ryan Fagan. Félix gains again for his 50th add (net +49). Hamels gets a vote & is at 31.7%. This is the 3rd time (1st since ‘18) with 240 pre ballots. Félix now t-9th ever in full cycle net gain & 2nd pre-announce. His column: theanalyst.com/articles/bas... Tracker: tracker.fyi

Ballot 240 from Ryan Fagan: Abreu, Beltrán, Buehrle, Hamels, Félix, Andruw, Pettitte, Manny, Utley

Félix displaying tied for 9th in all-time net gain with +49

Félix displaying alone in 2nd place for pre-announce net gain at +49

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It's a weird feeling, measuring time in decades. My ballot for the @baseballhall.org Class of 2026 marks a full decade of having the honor/privilege of voting for the Hall. Never, ever something I'll take for granted. My ballot column, on @optaanalyst.optajoe.com theanalyst.com/articles/bas...

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Ballot #239 is from Joe Smith. He selects seven holdovers following the election of three candidates from his group of ten last year. No adds, drops, or first-year candidates selected In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Joe Smith HOF Ballot (7): Beltrán, Jones, Pettitte, Manny, A-Rod, Rollins, Utley

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Ballot #238 is from Jon Meoli, our 37th first-time voter. He selects ten candidates. Beltrán remains perfect here, while Jones is at 91.9%, Utley 83.8%, Félix 75.7% and Pettitte 70.7% Meoli’s column: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol... In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Jon Meoli HOF Ballot (10): Abreu, Beltrán, Hamels, Félix, Jones, Pedroia, Pettitte, Manny, A-Rod, Utley

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Ballot #237 is from Tom Haudricourt. Four of his holdover make it back to his 2026 ballot, but Pedroia is dropped and falls to net +21. Carlos Beltrán inches closer to 90%. In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Tom Haudricourt's HOF ballot: Beltrán, Andruw, K-Rod, Utley.
Pedrioa dropped.

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Ben Reiter @benreiter.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Ballot #236 is from Ben Reiter. Bobby Abreu (+19), Mark Buehrle (+13), and Cole Hamels (31.4%) join seven holdovers. This is the most common 10-player ballot, submitted now 8 times. In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Ballot 236 from Ben Reiter: Abreu add to +19, Beltrán, Buehrle add to +13, Hamels, Félix, Andruw, Pettitte, Manny, A-Rod, Utley

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Here’s my 2026 Hall of Fame ballot. I continue to think starting pitchers haven’t received enough recognition in recent years.

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Troy Renck @troyrenck.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Ballot #235 is from Troy Renck. Chase Utley joins holdovers Beltrán, Jones, and Rollins. He moves to +24 and sits at 68.5% overall in his third year of eligibility. In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Ballot 235 from Troy Renck: Beltrán, Andruw, Rollins, and Utley add to +24

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It’s that time of year. My @officialBBWAA Hall of Fame ballot: @DPostSports The 2026 class is announced today

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Ballot #234 is from Randy Miller. Beltrán (+13) and Pettitte (+36) both gain votes, however, Andruw Jones suffers his first drop and falls back to +15. He sits at 82.5% In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Randy Miller HOF Ballot (6): Beltrán(+1), Pettitte(+1), Rollins, Utley, Vizquel, Wright

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Ballot #233 is from Rob Bradford. Seven holdovers are joined by King Félix, who gains yet again and improves to +48. He is now tied with 2019 Larry Walker for second place on the pre-announcement net gains leaderboard Bradford’s reveal: x.com/bradfo/statu... In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Rob Bradford HOF Ballot (8): Beltrán, Félix(+1), Jones, Pedroia, Pettitte, Manny, A-Rod, Utley

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Ballot #232 is from the 2026 BBWAA Career Excellence Award winner Paul Hoynes. Along with 7 holdovers, Hoynes adds Hamels in his first year of eligibility along with Félix (+47) and Rollins (+16). Via the Cleveland Baseball Talk Pod: www.cleveland.com/guardians/20... In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Paul Hoynes' HOF Ballot: Beltrán, Buehrle, Hamels, Félix (+1), Torii, Andruw, Pedroia, K-Rod, Rollins (+1), Vizquel

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Ballot #231 is from a voter who wishes to remain anonymous. As always, we are unable to report on adds or drops, if any, on anonymous ballots. Beltrán and Jones are at 76.9% with anonymous voters. In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Ballot 231 from an anonymous voter: Beltrán, Félix, Andruw, Pedroia, Pettitte, K-Rod, Rollins, Utley, Wright

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Ballot #230 is from Joe Posnanski. Six of his seven holdovers earn his vote once again, with Wright (net +14) losing a vote. Hamels climbs to 31.3% while each of Abreu (+18), Pedroia (+22), and Pettitte (+35) gain support Via JoeBlogs: www.joeposnanski.com/p/its-hall-o... Tracker: tracker.fyi

Joe Posnanski HOF Ballot (10): Abreu(+1), Beltrán, Hamels, Félix, Jones, Pedroia(+1), Pettitte(+1), Manny, A-Rod, Utley

Dropped: Wright

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Here is my virtual 2026 Hall of Fame ballot - an annual tradition! Always thankful for the voters and their transparency. Their participation is what makes any of this possible. So be kind! A proper roasting of me, however, is warranted. Lots to say, I’m certain. Have at it! NOT in the Tracker 😅

Adam Dore 2026 virtual HOF Ballot (5): Abreu, Beltrán, Manny, A-Rod, Rollins(+1)

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With 229 ballots/~54.0% known: Beltrán 89.5% Andruw 82.5% - Utley 68.1% Pettitte 56.8% Félix 55.5% A-Rod 43.2% Manny 40.6% Abreu 38.9% Hamels 31.0% Pedroia 26.2% Rollins 25.8% Buehrle 23.1% Wright 19.7% Vizquel 12.2% K-Rod 11.4% Torii 6.1% - Braun 2.6% EE 0.9% Choo/Markakis/Pence/Porcello 0.4%

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Ballot #229 is from Marc Lancaster. Each of the top three vote-getters earn his vote once again. Current tracking for these three candidates: Beltrán 89.5%, Jones 82.5%, Utley 68.1% In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Marc Lancaster HOF Ballot (3): Beltrán, Jones, Utley

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Ballot #228 is from Pete Caldera. No adds or drops for returning candidates and no first-year candidates selected on his four-player ballot. Caldera's column: www.northjersey.com/story/sports... In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Pete Caldera's HOF ballot: Beltrán, Manny, A-Rod, Vizquel

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Ballot #227 is from Joel Sherman. Holdovers Beltrán and Utley receive his vote, with no adds, drops, or first-timers. This is the second Beltrán/Utley of the cycle. His piece: nypost.com/2026/01/20/s... In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Ballot 227 from Joel Sherman: Beltrán and Utley

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Ballot #226 is from Brian Lewis. Last year, he voted for the 3 inductees. This year, he votes for Beltrán (+12), Hamels (31.4%), Jones (+16), Andy (+34), Manny (+8), A-Rod (+10), J-Roll (+15), & Utley (+23). Via NY Post, below Heyman’s column: nypost.com/2026/01/20/s... In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Ballot 226 from Brian Lewis: Beltrán add to +12, Hamels, Andruw add to +16, Pettitte add to +34, Manny add to +8, A-Rod add to +10, Rollins add to +15, Utley add to +23

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Ballot #225 is from George A. King III. Six holdovers earn his vote once again. No adds, drops, or first-year candidates selected Via NY Post (below Heyman’s column): nypost.com/2026/01/20/s... Tracker: tracker.fyi

George A. King III HOF Ballot (6): Beltrán, Jones, Pettitte, Manny, A-Rod, Vizquel

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Ballot #224 is from Jon Heyman. With 8 holdovers following CC and Ichiro’s elections, he adds Dustin Pedroia, who moves to +21 overall in his second year. Hunter is tracking at 6.25%, 8 away from estimated safe. Wright clears 20%. His column: nypost.com/2026/01/20/s... In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Ballot 224 from Jon Heyman: Beltrán, Buehrle, Félix, Hunter, Andruw, Pedroia add to +21, Rollins, Utley, Wright

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Jason Sardell @sardell.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Happy Hall of Fame Day!!! A very busy day is to be expected. I’m up bright and early because I am insane. We will bring you the ballots in a couple hours. For now, please enjoy this very blurry picture from the morning’s NY Post!

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Less than 24 hours to go until the results of this year's Baseball Hall of Fame election are revealed. If trends with public voters hold, we'll be welcoming two new members: Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones. My latest projections with 223 ballots in @notmrtibbs.com's Tracker.

Table of Baseball Hall of Fame projections listing Median, 95% Confidence Interval, % Simulations >= 75%, and % Simulations <5%
Carlos Beltrán 82% 79% - 86% 100% 0%
Andruw Jones 77% 74% - 81% 93% 0%
Chase Utley 59% 55% - 63% 0% 0%
Andy Pettitte 50% 46% - 54% 0% 0%
Félix Hernández 49% 45% - 53% 0% 0%
Álex Rodríguez 42% 40% - 44% 0% 0%
Manny Ramírez 39% 37% - 42% 0% 0%
Bobby Abreu 31% 29% - 35% 0% 0%
Cole Hamels 26% 23% - 30% 0% 0%
Jimmy Rollins 24% 22% - 26% 0% 0%
Dustin Pedroia 23% 21% - 26% 0% 0%
Mark Buehrle 20% 18% - 23% 0% 0%
David Wright 17% 15% - 20% 0% 0%
Omar Vizquel 17% 15% - 19% 0% 0%
Francisco Rodríguez 14% 12% - 17% 0% 0%
Torii Hunter 7% 5% - 9% 0% 5%
Ryan Braun 3% 2% - 5% 0% 97%
Edwin Encarnación 1% 0.5% - 4% 0% 99%
Nick Markakis 0.5% 0.2% - 3% 0% 99.9%
Rick Porcello 0.5% 0.2% - 3% 0% 99.9%
Shin-Soo Choo 0.5% 0.2% - 3% 0% >99.9%
Hunter Pence 0.5% 0.2% - 3% 0% >99.9%

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Ballot #223 is from Bob Sherwin. No adds, drops or first-year candidates on Sherwin's ballot of four holdovers: Beltrán, Pedroia, Pettitte and Vizquel. In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Bob Sherwin's HOF ballot: Beltrán, Pedroia, Pettitte, Vizquel

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Adam Dore @shutthedore.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

24 hours to go...

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Ballot #222 is from Joey Johnston. Backed by his third +1 of the day, Abreu climbs to 40.1% and net +17. Also gaining votes here are Hunter (+5) and Utley (+22) In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Joey Johnston HOF Ballot (10): Abreu(+1), Beltrán, Hunter(+1), Jones, Pedroia, Pettitte, Manny, A-Rod, Rollins, Utley(+1)

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Nick Groke @nickgroke.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Ballot #221 is from Nick Groke. No adds or drops for returning candidates and no first-year candidates selected. This is Abreu's second ever appearance on a ballot of 3 or fewer. Groke's explanatory thread: bsky.app/profile/nick... Tracker: tracker.fyi

Nick Groke's HOF ballot: Abreu, Beltrán, Utley

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Here is my 2026 Hall of Fame ballot. Pardon my tardiness. As always, the game is paramount here, not any one person, especially not me. But I was asked to help and I shall make an attempt. Some more thoughts and explanation below h/u @notmrtibbs.com…

2026 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot from Nick Groke, including votes for Bobby Abreu, Carlos Beltrán and Chase Utley.

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Anthony Calamis @tonycal.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Ballot #220 is from Brendan Prunty, via his annual Twitter rundown. He keeps his seven holdovers and adds first-timer Hamels (31.8%), second-timer Félix (+46), and fifth-timer Rollins (+14), noting Wright as next. In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Ballot 220 from Brendan Prunty: Abreu, Beltrán, Buehrle, Hamels, Félix add to +46, Pettitte, Manny, A-Rod, Rollins add to +14, Utley

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Adam Dore @shutthedore.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Ballot #219 is from Jeff Sanders. He again checks the box for ten candidates, adding Abreu (+16), Pettitte (+33), and Rollins (+13) to his seven holdovers In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

Jeff Sanders HOF Ballot (10): Abreu(+1), Beltrán, Félix, Jones, Pettitte(+1), Manny, A-Rod, K-Rod, Rollins(+1), Utley

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Ballot #218 is from John Perrotto. Ryan Braun has his sixth vote (2.8%) but is currently tracking below the 5% needed to secure an appearance on next year's ballot. Gaining Perrotto's vote this year are Pettitte (+32), Utley (+21) and Abreu (+15). In the Tracker: tracker.fyi

John Perrotto's HOF ballot: Abreu (+1), Beltrán, Braun, Andruw, Pettitte (+1), Manny, A-Rod, K-Rod, Utley (+1), Vizquel

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