# Piniella's Hall of Fame Bid

> Lou Piniella, 83, narrowly missed Hall of Fame election twice before this ballot.
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- Summary: Lou Piniella, 83, narrowly missed Hall of Fame election twice before this ballot.
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Lou Piniella, a manager with 23 seasons across five teams, narrowly missed Hall of Fame election twice before this ballot.