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Piniella's Hall of Fame Bid
Lou Piniella, 83, narrowly missed Hall of Fame election twice before this ballot.
In brief
Lou Piniella, 83, narrowly missed Hall of Fame election twice before this ballot. Lou Piniella, a manager with 23 seasons across five teams, narrowly missed Hall of Fame election twice before this ballot. Originally reported by Mlb.
Piniella's Hall of Fame Bid
Lou Piniella, 83, is one of eight candidates for the 2027 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
Ballot Requirements
A panel of 16 Hall of Fame players, executives, media and historians will vote on candidates needing 12 votes to be elected.
Piniella's Past Ballots
Piniella narrowly missed election twice, falling one vote short both times.
Piniella's Career
Piniella managed five teams over 23 seasons with a record of 1,835 wins and 1,713 losses.
Piniella's Reds Success
Piniella led the Reds to a World Series win in 1990 after a wire-to-wire NL West run.
Piniella's Managerial Style
Piniella was known for his fiery temper, logging 64 career ejections.
Piniella's Hall of Fame Inductions
Piniella was inducted into the Reds' Hall of Fame in 2026 and the Mariners' in 2014.
Here's the gist
Lou Piniella, a manager with 23 seasons across five teams, narrowly missed Hall of Fame election twice before this ballot.
