Beltrán addresses sign-stealing controversy at Hall of Fame induction
Beltrán acknowledged the sign-stealing scandal at his Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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Baseball Hall of Fame 2026 Inductions
Three baseball players were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 27, 2026: Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent. The induction ceremony at Cooperstown drew 12,000 fans and featured 57 current Hall of Famers, a record attendance.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
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Carlos Beltrán inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Carlos Beltrán, a 20-year veteran outfielder and 1999 AL Rookie of the Year, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. Beltrán earned 84.2% of the vote from the Baseball Writers' Association of America on his fourth attempt, exceeding the 75% threshold required for induction. He is known for his career with multiple teams, most notably the New York Mets.
Carlos Beltrán acknowledges sign-stealing controversy without direct comment
During his Hall of Fame induction speech, Carlos Beltrán did not directly address the 2017 sign-stealing scandal involving the Houston Astros World Series championship, for which he was involved. Beltrán made general remarks about being measured by the same standards applied to others, and thanked both those who voted for him and those who did not.
Andruw Jones inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Andruw Jones, a 10-time Gold Glove winner and five-time All-Star center fielder, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. Jones earned 78.4% of the vote from the Baseball Writers' Association of America in his ninth year of eligibility, exceeding the 75% threshold. He is the first player from Curaçao to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Record 57 Hall of Famers present at 2026 induction ceremony
The Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday drew an estimated crowd of 12,000 fans and featured 57 current Hall of Famers on stage, marking the largest gathering of Hall of Famers at an induction ceremony.
Andruw Jones becomes first Curaçao native in Baseball Hall of Fame
Andruw Jones, who grew up on the Caribbean island of Curaçao, became the first native of that country to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. During his induction speech, Jones addressed his countrymen in Papiamentu, the local language, expressing pride in his heritage and indicating he expects more players from Curaçao to follow.
Jeff Kent inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Jeff Kent, a former second baseman and 2000 National League MVP with the San Francisco Giants, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. Kent was elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee in December 2025 after dropping off the Baseball Writers' Association ballot when his eligibility expired in 2023. He set the all-time home run record for second basemen and played for six teams over his 17-year career.
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Three players inducted as record 57 Hall of Famers gather
Three players inducted with record 57 Hall of Famers present; Andruw Jones first from Curaçao.