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Hall of Fame 2026 Ballot Names 8 Baseball Leaders
Eight baseball figures named for 2026 Hall of Fame ballot.
In brief
Eight baseball figures named for 2026 Hall of Fame ballot. Eight managers, executives and umpires are up for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2026. Originally reported by Mlb.
Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Ballot
The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives and umpires on Monday.
Eight Candidates Up for Election
The list of individuals up for election includes eight managers and executives who made significant contributions to baseball since the late 20th century.
Ballot Selection Process
A 16-member panel of Hall of Fame players, Major League executives, media members and historians will consider each candidate.
Election Threshold
Candidates must receive at least 75% of the vote to be elected to the Hall of Fame.
2027 Election Results
The Class of 2027 ballot results will be announced on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2027.
Sandy Alderson
Alderson began his career in 1981 as the A’s general counsel, becoming general manager in 1983 and leading the team to three straight World Series appearances from 1988-90.
Sandy Alderson's Career
He later served as Padres CEO from 2005-09, helping San Diego win National League West titles in 2005 and 2006, and became Mets GM in 2011.
Sandy Alderson's Achievements
Alderson helped the Mets reach the World Series in 2015 and was named Executive of the Year by Baseball America in 2015.
Dusty Baker
Baker managed the Giants from 1993-2002, leading them to the World Series in 2002 and later managed the Cubs through 2006.
Dusty Baker's Career
He won the World Series with the Houston Astros in 2022 and retired after the 2023 season.
Bruce Bochy
Bochy won four World Series titles, three with the Giants and one with the Rangers, and is one of only three managers to lead three clubs to the Fall Classic.
Bruce Bochy's Career
He managed the Giants from 2007-19, winning three World Series titles in a five-year span (2010, 2012, 2.014), and retired after the 2025 season.
Joe Maddon
Maddon led the Cubs to a World Series title in 2016 and managed the Angels from 2020-22.
Lou Piniella
Piniella managed the Yankees from 1986-89, the Mariners from 1993-2002, and the Rays from 2003-05.
Brian Sabean
Sabean became the Giants' general manager in 1997 and led the team to three World Series championships (2010, 2012, 2014).
Ted Turner
Turner founded TBS in 1976 and CNN in 1980, owned the Braves from 1976-96, and won the 1995 World Series.
Bill White
White was a World Series champion with the Cardinals in 1964 and became the first Black NL president in 1989.
The bottom line
Eight managers, executives and umpires are up for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2026.
